Job Description

Job description

Product Development Chemist

Guardian Chemicals Inc.

Guardian Chemicals Inc. is a privately-owned Canadian researcher, developer and

manufacturer of innovative specialty chemistries. Based in Sturgeon County, Alberta

with the core focus of creating better chemistry for a better future, Guardian drives

towards creating impacts across a diverse set of industries. Through the continual

improvement of our impact on efficiency, the environment, and the customer experience

we will create a better future for our community and all stakeholders. Our vision will be

achieved through the skills, knowledge, responsiveness, and commitment of our

employees.

Purpose:

As the Product Development Chemist, you will perform sample analysis for product recommendations for sales, develop and implement new technologies and industrial speciality chemical products as recognized by the company for potential markets. Promote cooperative team environment and support the product development process from idea to product launch.

Scope:

? Provide support to quality control and general support for all lab activities.

? Conduct sample analysis and provide product recommendation to sales staff.

? Support laboratory compliance activities, government reporting and classification of products under GHS and TDG.

? Develop new products for application to Guardian markets and evaluate them for chemical and physical properties, performance and stability.

? Improve current formulations of products when needed.

? Research new raw material and formulations and review existing formulations for potential improvements.

? Respond to technical problem solving and support sales staff - Troubleshooting.

? Serve as a resource for general technical information.

? Collaborate with staff on technical matters within the lab and other departments as required.

What you will bring:

? BSc (Honours Specialization) in Chemistry.

? Knowledge and skills in R&D and laboratory procedures working with chemicals, instrumentations and computers.

? Knowledge and skills in chemical procedures and test method development.

? Excellent interpersonal communication.

? The ability to work independently or within a group sharing information and assisting others.

? Ability to work under strict time constraints.

? Ability to troubleshoot, research, develop, document, setup and maintain new processes in the lab.

? Support the Mission, Vision and Core Values of Guardian Chemicals Inc. * Safety First, EH&S Awareness, Follow QEHS Programs including Quality and EHS Policies.*

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Job Type: Full-time

Competitive Salary

Schedule: 8:00am - 4:30pm, Monday - Friday

Remote work is not suited for this position

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