organometallic chemist

Work site environment

• Dangerous

Work setting

• Private sector

Tasks

• Conduct research to develop new chemical formulations and processes
• Devise new technical applications of industrial chemicals and compounds
• Act as technical consultant in a particular field of expertise
• Analyze, synthesize, purify, modify and characterize chemical or biochemical compounds
• Conduct research into the synthesis and properties of chemical compounds and the mechanisms of chemical reactions
• Participate in interdisciplinary research and development projects

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Analytical techniques

• Crystallography
• Electroanalytical techniques
• High vacuum techniques
• Instrumentation
• Microscopy
• Particles, surface and colloid chemistry

Computer and technology knowledge

• Minitab
• Database software
• MS Excel
• MS Office
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Word

Industrial processes and products experience

• Quality assurance and control
• Industrial health and safety
• Product development

Area of work experience

• Management

Specialization in chemistry

• Reaction kinetics
• Electrochemistry
• Thermodynamics
• Theoretical chemistry
• Surface and colloid sciences
• Physics

Specialization or experience

• Analytical chemistry
• Inorganic chemistry
• Materials science chemistry
• Physical chemistry

Transportation / travel information

• Willing to travel
• Willing to travel internationally

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Fast-paced environment

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player
• Analytical

Screening questions

• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?

Health benefits

• Dental plan

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• On-site amenities
• Parking available