erthos is hiring
Polymers Tester with LMIA

Languages

• English

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Experience

• 2 years to less than 3 years

On site

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

Asset languages

• Mandarin

Work setting

• Testing

Tasks

• Maintain laboratory equipment
• Operate laboratory apparatus
• Set up chemical experiments, tests and analyses
• Assist in set up and conduction of chemical experiments
• Compile records for analytical studies
• MS Office
• Assist in developing programs of sampling and analysis to maintain quality standards
• Assist in development of standards, health and safety measures
• Assist in the development of chemical engineering processes, studies of chemical engineering procurement, construction, inspection and maintenance
• Compile records and interpret experimental or analytical results
• Operate experimental chemical or petrochemical pilot plant
• Assist in design and fabrication of experimental apparatus
• Develop and conduct programs of sampling and analysis
• Prepare solution of gas or liquid, reagents, and sample formulations

Analytical techniques

• Thermal analysis
• Statistics

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Excel

Metal mould-making experience

• Injection moulds
• Compression moulds

Equipment and machinery experience

• Coating machine

Area of work experience

• Analysis
• Industrial research
• Instrument development
• Method and technique development
• Non-industrial research
• Process troubleshooting
• Product development and formulation
• Quality assurance and control
• Design
• International Organization for Standardization (ISO)

Type of industry experience

• Organic and specialty chemical products
• Scientific and professional equipment
• Plastic

Specialization in chemistry

• Polymers

Specialization or experience

• Green economy sector

Area of specialization

• Chemical engineering
• Materials science

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Repetitive tasks
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Sitting
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Large workload
• Physically demanding

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Safety glasses/goggles
• Gloves
• Mask
• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Judgement
• Organized
• Versatility
• Proactive

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits