analytical chemist

Job Summary

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Analytical Chemist to join our team. The position offers opportunities to work on innovative projects, collaborate with experienced scientists and engineers, and contribute to the advancement of sustainable technologies developed in British Columbia.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Kemetco Research Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We tank all applicants for their interest and encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Duties

- Analyze, synthesize, purify, modify and characterize chemical compounds

- Develop and conduct programs of analysis to ensure quality control of raw materials, chemical intermediates or final products

- Conduct research to develop new chemical formulations and processes and devise new technical applications of industrial chemicals and compounds

- Conduct research to discover, develop, refine and evaluate new products

- Conduct fundamental and applied research into the synthesis and properties of chemical compounds and the mechanisms of chemical reactions

- Participate in interdisciplinary research and development projects working with chemical engineers or other professionals

- Conduct analyses using various techniques e.g. chromatography, spectroscopy, physical and chemical separation methods, and microscopy techniques to identify and quantify substances in samples.

- Prepare report and provide client with information

Experience

- Bachelor’s Degree in in chemistry or chemical engineering is required

- Fluent in English

- Minimum 2+ years working experiences as analytical chemist - Minimum 2+ years experiences dealing with industrial chemical plants, pulp and paper industry chemicals, or chemicals in mining industry, e.g. Cyanide matrixes, Sulphuric acid matrix, Liquid chlorine matrix, Chloro-alkali matrix, Mining and battery matrixes

- Software/Computer Knoweldge: Microsoft word/excel; Chemstation; Openlab CDS; Omnion; MagIC Net; Python; MATLAB; MS Visio

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $41.00-$43.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

- Dental care

- Extended health care

Work Location: In person