R&D Co-op: Polymer Formulation & Lab Trials

Axis Communications; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

IPEX Technologies Inc. invites applications for a Winter 2027 R&D Co-op based in Mississauga, Ontario. You will work under the R&D Team Leader in polymer formulation development, testing products, and evaluating new ingredients to strengthen the product portfolio.

The role offers exposure to DOE, statistical analysis, and hands-on lab work in a fast-paced, people-centric environment within the Aliaxis group. Accommodation can be arranged once selected.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Chemical Engineering, Nanotechnology Engineering, Biomedical Engineering or equivalent in Materials Science / Polymer Science.
• Previous co-op or internship in plastics/R&D is preferred.
• Experience with DOE and statistical tools such as Minitab is an asset.
• Ability to follow SOPs and maintain rigorous documentation.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills; problem-solving oriented.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to development of vinyl formulations and assess polymer properties.
• Assist in raw material sourcing through evaluation projects.
• Support extrusion and molding trials and document results.
• Apply analytical tools to identify root causes of product failures.
• Use statistical tools to validate findings and present results to the team.
• Maintain lab notebooks and project records; ensure clean, organized workspace.

Skills

Team player

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Chemical Engineering

Nanotechnology Engineering

Biomedical Engineering

Tools

DOE

Minitab

Job description

IPEX Technologies Inc. invites applications for a Winter 2027 R&D Co-op based in Mississauga, Ontario. You will work under the R&D Team Leader in polymer formulation development, testing products, and evaluating new ingredients to strengthen the product portfolio.

The role offers exposure to DOE, statistical analysis, and hands-on lab work in a fast-paced, people-centric environment within the Aliaxis group. Accommodation can be arranged once selected.