Chemist

Cloverdale Paint; Surrey; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision benefits

Annual salary increases

Profit-sharing program

Family assistance program

Staff discounts

Supportive and growth-oriented team

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

Cloverdale Paint seeks a dedicated Chemist for its Surrey, BC facility. This full-time, in-person role involves collaborating with colleagues to prepare experimental samples, improve formulations, and monitor production batches. The position offers competitive compensation and benefits.

The ideal candidate has a chemistry degree with lab experience and strong teamwork, communication, and documentation skills. Training and growth opportunities are available within a Canadian family-owned company.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or equivalent with 2–3 years lab experience.
• Previous work in a paint manufacturing lab is an asset.
• Ability to communicate effectively in cross-functional teams and with customers.
• Committed and dedicated team player with good listening and communication skills.
• Able to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Computer literate with MS Office proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and test new and existing materials based on effectiveness and cost efficiencies.
• Update formulations and manufacturing processes for efficiency and regulatory compliance.
• Assist Production by ensuring formulations issued are accurate and process-friendly.
• Coordinate with suppliers to stay current with raw materials and technologies.
• Maintain records and provide weekly progress reports.
• Ensure laboratory equipment is well-maintained and housekeeping is kept up to standard.

Skills

Cross-functional communication

Team player

Attention to detail

Quick learner

MS Office

Strong listening skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or equivalent

Job description

Chemist

Job ID: 83 In-person (6950 King George Blvd, Surrey, BC) | Full time

40.03 - 40.03 CAD / hour

Description

Cloverdale Paint is the largest family owned and operated paint company in North America. With over 75 Company stores and 150 Authorized Dealers across Canada, Cloverdale Paint has had a special relationship with its customers ever since the company was founded in 1933. That relationship was built on a commitment to exceptional quality in manufactured coatings and superior customer service.

Cloverdale Paint is seeking an ambitious individual for a full-time position with full-time availability at our facility in Surrey, BC.

We are looking for someone to work full-time from Monday to Friday for 30-40 hours per week.

Wage is negotiable depending on previous experience.

Reporting to Laboratory Manager, the purpose of the Chemist is to collaborate with other chemists in preparing experimental samples and improving existing formulation and monitoring production batches as well as evaluate materials based on cost efficiencies.

Cloverdale offers a very competitive compensation package and strives to be the Place to Be not only for customers but employees as well.

What we offer

• Company paid benefits – Medical, Dental and Vision
• Annual cost of living salary increases
• Profit-sharing Program
• Family Assistance Program
• Staff Discounts
• A supportive and growth-oriented management team
• A great work environment with collaborative and caring colleagues

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and test new and existing materials based on effectiveness and cost efficiencies
• Update existing formulations and manufacturing processes to ensure best technological and manufacturing efficiency and current regulatory compliance
• Provide assistance to Production Department by ensuring that all formulations issued are accurate and process friendly
• Coordinate with suppliers to keep abreast of new raw materials and technology available to maintain the highest quality formulations and processes
• Update the knowledge and competency by attending relevant training available related to the paint industry
• Ensure good time management to provide timely results when managing multiple priorities
• Maintain comprehensive records of all project work carried out and provide weekly progress reportsEnsure that laboratory equipment is properly maintained and constantly improve the standard of housekeeping of the laboratory
• Update safety data sheets (SDS) to ensure health & safety compliance
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or equivalent scientific field of study with minimum of 2-3 years lab experience
• Previous work experience working in a paint manufacturing lab environment considered an asset
• Ability to communicate effectively in cross-functional teams as well as with internal and external customers
• Committed and dedicated team player
• Must have excellent listening and communication skills
• Ability to work individually and as part of a team
• Computer literate with good knowledge of MS Office suites
• Quick learner and detail oriented

Our employees enjoy excellent work environments, respectful workplaces with credible leadership and receive fair remuneration and annual profit sharing. Be part of a Canadian family owned business and be valued, appreciated and respected!