Job id
:
1650972018
 
Posting Date
:
April 12, 2021
 
Expiry date
:
October 11, 2021
 
Vacancies
:
1
 
Salary
:
36/Hour
 
Website
:
 
 
 
 

Job Duties

  • Develop innovative products based on natural polymers (cellulose, hemicellulose, lignin);
  • Collaborate with chemists and lab technicians to develop and test innovative wood adhesive, water adsorbing materials, foam insulation materials, and UV coatings;
  • Participate in aspects of complex problem solving and materials development;
  • Maintain precise and detailed laboratory records and write reports and research summaries as required;
  • Analyze and present findings; assume responsibility for project documentation including reports, invention disclosures, etc.;
  • Conduct chemical analysis to ensure quality control of raw materials, chemical intermediates or final products;
  • Conduct material characterization following ASTM standards;
  • Participate in intellectual property creation and maintain absolute confidentiality;
  • Participate in investigations into product failure. Ensure involvement in all trouble-shooting activities;
  • Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Experience in adhesives or coatings or other related fields;
  • Masters in polymer chemistry or chemical engineering;
  • PhD in polymer chemistry considered an asset, but not required;
  • Familiar with Microsoft Office Software (Word, Excel, PPT, Projects, etc);
  • Familiar with laboratory analytical instruments (IR, NMR, GC-MS, DSC, TGA, GPC, etc.) and know how interpret analytical results;
  • Passionate about chemical research;
  • Strong technical and analytical skills with solid understanding of research methodologies;
  • Must be flexible, excellent attention to detail and have a hands-on approach;
  • Ability to keep all trade secrets, patents, and proprietary information in strictest confidence;
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written;
  • Able to work independently and as a part of a team

Experience:

  • Natural polymers, UV curable polymers, foam materials, adhesives, wood products 1-5 years (Preferred)
  • chemistry: 1-5 years (Preferred)
  • polymer chemistry: 1-5 years (Preferred)

Terms of Employment: Permanent Full time

Language of work: English

Hours: 35 hours/week 

How to apply: Please send resume to info@westernmaplebio.com;  All applications by phone call will not be assessed.