research chemical engineer

Lumex Instruments; Mission; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in chemical engineering located in British Columbia is seeking an experienced professional with a doctorate degree to oversee quality control and design processes. The role involves hands-on evaluation of chemical processes, guiding projects from initial feasibility through implementation, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Candidates must be detail-oriented team players willing to thrive in a fast-paced environment with opportunities for travel.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Learning/training paid by employer

Free parking available

Qualifications

• 5 years or more of relevant experience.
• Practice quality control and evaluate chemical processes.
• Knowledge in business intelligence and project management.

Responsibilities

• Conduct quality control on programs and procedures.
• Design and test chemical processing plants.
• Prepare contract documents and evaluate tenders.

Skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Team player

Education

Earned doctorate degree

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Excel

MS Office

MS Project

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Earned doctorate degree
  
  

Experience

5 years or more

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Rural area
• Willing to relocate
• General office
• Manufacturing and industrial plant
• Clean room
  
  

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Conduct quality control on programs, procedures and control strategies
• Determine product specifications
• Establish new quality control programs and strategies
• Evaluate chemical process technology and equipment
• Conduct economic and technical feasibility studies
• Conduct research into the development or improvement of chemical engineering processes, reactions and materials
• Design and test chemical processing and associated plants and equipment
• Develop guidelines and specifications for the handling of dangerous chemicals, environmental protection, or standards for foods, materials and consumer goods
• Oversee the construction, modification, operation and maintenance of pilot plants, processing units or processing plants
• Prepare contract documents and evaluate tenders
• Commission systems and components
• Print in 3D
  
  

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Business intelligence
• AutoCAD
• MS Excel
• MS Office
• MS Outlook
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Project
  
  

Area of work experience

• Design
• Installation, maintenance and inspection of equipment or facilities
• Operations or production
• Project management
• Purchasing, procurement and contracts
• Quality assurance or control
• Research and development
• Specification or technical writing
  
  

Area of specialization

• Process control
• System integration
• Environment or pollution control
  
  

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Willing to travel
• Willing to travel internationally
• Travel expenses paid by employer
  
  

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
  
  

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent written communication
• Team player
  
  

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits
  
  

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Mileage paid
  
  

Other Benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• On-site amenities
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available
• Travel insurance
• Variable or compressed work week