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Lab Chemist

Oakville, Ontario
Mid Level

Top Benefits

Dental care
Extended health care
Vision care

About the role

Job Description The Lab Chemist provides sample/chemical preparation, analytical testing and reporting services. The lab Chemist will ensure that testing is done in a timely manner, while following all standard operating procedures. The lab Chemist will keep the lab clean and free from sources of contamination.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Working and coordinating closely with Operation and R&D teams
  • Receiving, preparing, and analyzing samples from both experiment and production
  • Conducting tests with different laboratory instruments
  • Maintaining various types of laboratory equipment
  • Handling oxides, metals, chemicals, compressed gas and other materials
  • Carrying out administrative tasks such as maintaining lab records, documenting procedures, and preparing other related documents.

PREPARATION TRAINING & EXPERIENCE

  • Minimum of a BSc in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related science
  • At least 1 year(s) experience in chemistry or related labs.
  • At least 1 year(s) practical experience with ICP-OES.

PERSONAL SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

  • Excellent self-driven, planning, and organizational skills coupled with a strong attention to detail.
  • Excellent documentation and communication skills.
  • Familiar with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
  • Being familiar with ICP-MS, ICP-OES, laser particle size analyzer and BET surface area analyzer would be great assets.
  • Ability to work independently under minimal supervision.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  • This role requires the employee to be in the office 5 days per week, 40 hours per week.
  • This position is based in a laboratory environment, significant time spent standing on a bench or sitting in front of a computer is required
  • Maintaining a clean, sanitary, and hygienic work environment is essential
  • Extra hours, weekends may be required. Able to possibly work afternoon shift.

What We Offer

  • Dental care
  • Extended health care
  • Vision care

About Polar Performance Materials

Chemical Manufacturing

Polar Performance Materials is a North American leader in the cost-effective manufacturing of Ultra-High Purity Alumina. Polar’s highly dense 5N HPA pellets and beads, and our customized 3N-5N+ HPA powders are expertly tailored for high performance sapphire, semiconductor, LED, Battery, Aerospace and many other technical ceramics markets.