Actlabs

Research And Development Scientist

Research And Development Scientist
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LocationAncaster, ON
Job Typefull time
On-site
Mining

About This Job


About the Company

Are you ready to make a difference with a leader in analytical testing and development services? Actlabs, a prominent Canadian privately owned analytical laboratory services provider with global operations, has been at the forefront of the industry in Canada and around the world for over 35 years. We bring our world-class expertise to a diverse range of industries including: mining and mineral exploration, agriculture, cannabis, environmental, occupational health, forensics, life sciences, manufacturing, and petroleum.

We are investing in the future, implementing innovative strategies to maintain our leadership and strengthen our impact across the sectors we serve. This is an exciting opportunity for dynamic individuals who want to be part of an established and rapidly growing company. At Actlabs, we are dedicated to fostering the growth and development of our team members, both professionally and personally. If you are passionate about continuous improvement and eager to contribute to a thriving organization, we would love to have you join our team!


About the Role

As an R&D Scientist with Actlabs, you will use your education, experience, logic, and creativity to help Actlabs continually improve quality, turnaround time, and cost of sample analysis with an eye on driving additional value to our clients. Working closely with R&D staff and production personnel you will help to formulate R&D strategy and priorities, implement, and manage R&D projects helping to drive continual improvement in all our processes. This position will be working in person at our Global Headquarters in Ancaster, Ontario.


Responsibilities

Perform research and development so as to improve quality, turnaround time and costs of Actlabs’ methods and processes
Research and development of new scientific processes, author SOPs for those processes, execute method validation and author validation report
Formulate research strategy on R&D projects and oversee technicians in the execution of the experiments
Technical improvement of current scientific processes and subsequent updating of SOPs and validation
Provide technical training and guidance to technicians and managers with related competence testing
Interface between QA and Operations - Oversee root cause analysis and corrective and preventive action of data analyst and process owners
Provide technical support to Actlabs’ network of laboratories (domestic and international)
Evaluate the adequacy of current and new equipment
Analyze data and generate final reports for non-routine projects to be issued to clients.
Prepare and follow quality control procedures to meet SCC accreditation requirements under ISO/IEC 17025 and SCC RGs
Maintain a safe, clean and efficient work environment in accordance with policies and procedures
Some domestic travel may be required
Other tasks as appropriate for an R&D Scientist


Qualifications

M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Chemistry or Geochemistry and minimum of 5 years of R&D experience in ICP-OES or ICP-MS instrumentation, or B.Sc. and minimum of 10 years of progressive R&D experience in ICP-OES or ICP-MS instrumentation
Minimum five years progressive R&D experience
R&D project management experience is an asset
Experience working with Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) is an asset


Required Skills

Excellent problem solving/analytical capabilities
Common sense, innovative, and proactive
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Meticulous work ethic, with excellent time-management and organizational skills
Ability to produce high quality work while meeting deadlines
Proficiency with MS Word and Excel
Ability to manage competing demands of short and long-term projects
Highly motivated, adaptable, and detail-oriented
Ability to work independently and have the ability to supervise others


What We Offer:

Competitive Salary: We value your expertise and offer a competitive salary package.
Health Spending Account: Access to a health spending account for your medical needs.
Leave for Life's Reasons: Generous leave options including vacation, flex time, sick leave, and parental leave.
Career Development: Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.

Join us and become part of a dynamic and professional team where your skills and contributions are valued and rewarded. Apply now and take the next step in your career with us!


A Workplace for All:

At Actlabs, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace environment for all employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we strive to ensure that all voices are heard, all cultures are respected, and a variety of perspectives are not only welcome but essential to our success. We treat each other with fairness and dignity, regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, or any other personal consideration. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is key to driving innovation and achieving excellence.

We thank all applicants for their interest in joining our team. Please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please note that applicants applying for Canadian job positions must be authorized to work in Canada.

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