chemistry research scientist

Advanced Electrophoresis Solutions Ltd; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent chemical solutions company based in Cambridge, Canada is seeking a chemist with strong leadership skills and over 5 years of experience. The role includes conducting research to develop innovative chemical formulations and supervising fellow chemists. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree and have experience in pharmaceutical sciences, along with excellent analytical and communication skills. This position offers health benefits, financial incentives, and free parking.

Benefits

Health benefits: dental plan, healthcare plan, vision care

Bonus and life insurance

Free parking available

Qualifications

• 5 years or more of experience in chemistry or related fields.
• Proven ability to conduct research and develop new formulations.
• Experience in project planning and management.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research to develop new chemical formulations and processes.
• Devise new technical applications of industrial chemicals and compounds.
• Supervise other chemists and analyze chemical compounds.

Skills

Chemistry

Pharmaceutical sciences

Leadership

Analytical skills

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Chromatography

Instrumentation

Job description

Work Term: Permanent

Work Language: English

Hours: 40 hours per week

Education: Bachelor's degree

Experience: 5 years or more

Fields of Expertise

• Chemistry, general
• Pharmaceutical sciences

Tasks

• Conduct research to develop new chemical formulations and processes
• Devise new technical applications of industrial chemicals and compounds
• Act as technical consultant in a particular field of expertise
• Participate in the commercialization of new products
• Supervise other chemists
• Analyze, synthesize, purify, modify and characterize chemical or biochemical compounds
• Develop and conduct programs of analysis to ensure quality control of raw materials, chemical intermediates or final products
• Participate in interdisciplinary research and development projects

Regulatory Investigation

• ISO 14000 compliance analysis
• Regulatory affairs

Analytical Techniques

• Chromatography
• Instrumentation

Industrial Processes and Products Experience

• Industrial operations and maintenance
• Quality assurance and control
• Industrial health and safety
• Product development

Area of Work Experience

• Management
• Specification or technical writing
• Project planning

Manufacturing Sector Experience

• Pharmaceuticals and medicines

Specializations in Chemistry

• Surface and colloid sciences
• Polymers
• Spectroscopy
• Synthetic chemistry

Personal Suitability

• Leadership
• Accurate
• Client focus
• Excellent oral and written communication
• Organized
• Team player
• Analytical
• Collaborative

Benefits

• Health benefits: dental plan, healthcare plan, paramedical services coverage, vision care benefits
• Financial benefits: bonus, life insurance
• Other benefits: free parking available