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Form of work
SalaryOverview
Languages
English
Education
- College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
Work setting
- Urban area
- Research institute, laboratory or centre
- Chemical application certificate or licence
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Assist in set up and conduction of chemical experiments
- Compile records for analytical studies
- Operate and maintain laboratory equipment and apparatus and prepare solutions of gas and liquid, reagents and sample formulations
- Assist in development of standards, health and safety measures
- Assist in design and fabrication of experimental apparatus
- Set up and conduct chemical experiments, tests and analyses
- Apply cosmetic and special effects make-up to performers
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Certification by a provincial or territorial association
- International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9000, 9001 quality management certified
- Canadian Society for Chemical Technology Accreditation
Experience and specialization
Analytical techniques
- Statistics
Computer and technology knowledge
- Matrix Laboratory (MATLAB)
- MS Excel
Area of work experience
- Analysis
- Industrial health and safety
- Industrial research
- Process troubleshooting
- Product development and formulation
Type of industry experience
- Industrial and inorganic chemicals
- Petrochemicals
- Organic and specialty chemical products
- Pharmaceuticals and medicines
- Metals smelting and refining
Area of specialization
- Biotechnology
- Chemical engineering
- Materials science
- Physical chemistry
Additional information
Security and safety
- Criminal record check
Transportation/travel information
- Willing to travel
- Public transportation is available
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Repetitive tasks
- Sitting
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Own tools/equipment
- Safety glasses/goggles
- Gloves
- Mask
Personal suitability
- Organized
- Proactive
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Health care plan
Other benefits
- Parking available
