Chemist - Silicones

Siltech Corporation, a Canadian owned global provider of organo-functional silicone specialties, is looking to hire immediately a Silicones Chemist to join our R&D team at our Mississauga Plant.

Reporting to the Senior Chemist, the Chemist assists in research projects pertaining to silicone organic/inorganic chemistry, including the development of new products as per lab project requests and the supervision of scale up batches. This is a permanent, full-time (non-hybrid), day shift, position.

The Chemist is responsible for:

• Writing lab project reports.
• Keeping the lab area in a neat and orderly manner.
• Performing calculations for charges and batches.
• Performing chemical reactions at the discretion of the senior chemist.
• Performing scale up work, including supervised use of pilot facilities for larger scale R&D.
• Completing precheck work, monitoring reactions and completing analysis on in-process and finished batches.
• Assisting the Senior Chemist with Manufacturing Procedures.
• Providing technical assistance to plant if required.
• Searching both patent and scientific literature with the ability to summarize in both a clear and concise fashion.
• Participating in Sales calls to provide technical support for new or existing products and applications.
• Performing necessary analysis using applicable analytical equipment. (IR, GPC, GC etc.)
• Managing and disposing of associated laboratory chemicals
• May be asked to attend conferences and internal R & D and Sales meetings.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Chemistry required.
• Silicone resin experience is an asset.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in a chemical environment, ideally in a manufacturing facility.
• Thorough knowledge of QC procedures and analytical instrumentation. (GC, NMR, GPC, FT-IR, KF Water, Brookfield Viscometers, pH meters)
• Proficient in wet chemistry analysis techniques.
• Excellent communication, attention to detail and written report writing skills.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills and the ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Excellent housekeeping skills.
• The ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $75,000.00-$82,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision care

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Work Location: In person