Plastics Product Development Chemist - Soucy

Bilinguallink; Sherbrooke; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexibility program

Group insurance

RRSP with employer contributions

EFAP and telemedicine

OIQ membership

Job summary

Bilinguallink is seeking a seasoned Chemist to lead client projects focused on plastics formulations and optimization. You will collaborate with sales, production, quality, and procurement teams to translate customer needs into concrete, innovative solutions.

The role requires a strong background in polymers, 10 years in manufacturing, and bilingual communication in French and English. You will actively drive continuous improvement and support cross-functional teams in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, or polymer science.
• 10 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in the plastics industry (formulation, processing, extrusion, injection, etc.).
• Autonomy, rigor, and ability to manage projects comprehensively.
• Analytical mind and ability to make decisions quickly.
• Attention to detail and sense of innovation.
• Scientific curiosity, ability to learn quickly and adapt to new technologies or materials.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team and communicate effectively.
• Bilingualism (French and English) to communicate with partners; Spanish is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead client projects, from formulation to the optimization of plastic blends.
• Develop and optimize formulations tailored to client needs.
• Serve as a technical expert in polymers and support sales teams in product development and problem-solving.
• Identify opportunities for improvement and innovation with clients.
• Research new raw materials and technical solutions in collaboration with suppliers and the purchasing department.
• Serve as the technical liaison between customers and internal teams.
• Support production and quality teams in troubleshooting, addressing nonconformities, and monitoring test results.
• Actively participate in continuous improvement projects.

Skills

Bilingual: French & English

Analytical mindset

Project management

Effective cross-functional沟通

Education

Bachelors in chemistry, chemical engineering, or polymer science

Job description

Mission

Are you passionate about technical challenges, innovation, and finding solutions? Do you enjoy understanding customer needs and turning their challenges into concrete solutions?

At the heart of diverse and stimulating projects, as a Chemist, you’ll contribute to the development and optimization of plastic solutions, while playing a key role with customers and internal teams.

Working alongside sales, production, quality, and procurement, you’ll leverage your curiosity, creativity, and technical knowledge to solve problems, identify opportunities for improvement, and advance our products.

A hands-on, collaborative, and stimulating role where your ideas can truly make a difference!

In this position, you will have the opportunity to:

• Lead client projects, from formulation to the optimization of plastic blends
• Develop and optimize formulations tailored to client needs
• Serve as a technical expert in polymers and support sales teams in product development and problem-solving
• Identify opportunities for improvement and innovation with clients
• Research new raw materials and technical solutions in collaboration with suppliers and the purchasing department
• Serve as the technical liaison between customers and internal teams
• Support production and quality teams in troubleshooting, addressing nonconformities, and monitoring test results
• Actively participate in continuous improvement projects

Are you the right person for the job? Don’t wait! Come and be part of an exceptional team today.

Profile

With the following skills and qualities, you’ll be successful in this role:

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, or polymer science
• 10 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience in the plastics industry (formulation, processing, extrusion, injection, etc.)
• Autonomy, rigor, and ability to manage projects comprehensively
• Analytical mind and ability to make decisions quickly
• Attention to detail and sense of innovation
• Scientific curiosity, ability to learn quickly and adapt to new technologies or materials
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team and communicate effectively
• Bilingualism (French and English) in order to communicate with our partners; Spanish is an asset

Benefits designed to take you far!

• A flexibility program tailored to your needs (flextime, compressed work schedule, telecommuting and more)
• Group insurance with plans that fit your reality
• An RRSP with employer contributions to keep your finances on track
• An Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and access to a telemedicine service for a helping hand when you need it.
• Employer-paid membership of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ)

And even more!

• A life outside work thanks to time off for illness, personal needs or family reasons
• Social activities to connect with your colleagues
• Development support to advance your career
• A healthy, safe environment and a health committee to ensure your daily well-being