Plastics Sustainability Student

In order to ensure your application is received byNAIT for thorough review and consideration, please apply directly through ourCareers site at www.nait.ca / careers

Pleasenote : This is a temporary position ending on or before August 30, 2025.

The Clean Technology program at theNorthern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) provides applied researchexpertise and services to develop solutions rooted in circular economyprinciples with applications relevant to our industry partners in the Provincialenergy, petrochemical, and bioeconomy sectors.

The Clean Technologies team is adiverse, highly multidisciplinary group of professionals and students withbroad industry and academic experience in chemical engineering, appliedchemistry, analytical chemistry, and environmental science.

The area ofmaterials sustainability is led by the Applied Research Chair in MaterialsCircularity, Dr. Xiaohua Kong.

The successful candidate for thisposition will be an enthusiastic individual with background in one or more ofthe following disciplines : chemical technology, materials engineeringtechnology, mechanical engineering technology, and / or nanotechnology.

A strongaptitude for teamwork, comfort with failure, patience and flexibility,tenacity, and passion for hands-on learning are essential qualities for this position.

This new team members will work onhigh-profile multi-disciplinary applied research projects focused on thedevelopment of new industrial plastic applications and formulations to improvethe sustainability of plastics.

The projects encompass aspects of polymerprocessing at the laboratory scale, testing of chemical and mechanicalproperties, process optimization, and data analysis of plastic samples.

Key Responsibilities :

• Prepare plastics samples for chemical, thermal, andmechanical analysis using extrusion and injection molding equipment
• Assist with the characterization of polymer productsusing laboratory- based techniques such as :
• Fourier Transform InfraredSpectroscopy
• Elemental Analysis
• Thermal Gravimetric Analysis / Differential Scanning Calorimetry (TGA / DSC)
• Tensile testing
• Dynamic Mechanical Analysis
• Advanced chromatography
• Acquire data and compile data in Excel
• Participate in technical meetings and troubleshootingactivities
• Communicate results and observations effectively toall project team members including industry partners

Skills & Abilities :

• Prior experience in testing orlaboratory environment preferable
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work in a team
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Effective time management and planning
• Proficient in use of Microsoft Office applications(Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Qualifications :

• Must be able to work full-time from September 2024 toAugust 2025
• Must be enrolled at NAIT or other communitycollege / polytechnic in Chemical Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology,Nanotechnology, or equivalent programs
• Demonstrated hands-on training or experience inlaboratory analysis is considered an asset
• Understanding of lab safety guidelines and bestpractices including WHIMS, and Occupational Health & Safety guidelines
• Class 5 driver’s license and willingness to travel isan asset.

Applicants witheducation credentials earned outside of Canada should have their credentialsevaluated by World Education Services or the International QualificationsAssessment Service (IQAS).

Remuneration : $17.48 per hour, plus 12% in lieu of statutory holidays and vacation pay (Classification- Student Research Assistant l).

Thisposition is covered by the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE)Collective Agreement.

Please submit a resume and cover letterto be considered for this opportunity.

AboutNAIT

Weare proud to have been named one of Alberta’s Top Employers for 13 consecutiveyears. Being part of a community that makes a difference in the lives ofstudents, staff, industry clients and partners, NAIT’s culture reflects ourshared values of respect, collaboration, celebration, creativity, andaccountability.

NAITsupports a flexible work environment, enabling staff to request approval foron-campus, off-site, or hybrid work arrangements based on the nature of therole.

Please note that remote positions require employees to reside withinCanada.

NAITis committed to fostering an environment that supports equity and cultivatesinclusion through our Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Strategy.

We are aproud partner of the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion and Pride atWork Canada. While we encourage all qualified applicants to apply, only thosebeing considered will be contacted.

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