Junior Chemist - Technical

The Junior Chemist will oversee the entry of formulations into our system and future adjustments of customer compounds to meet all their requirements, in a timely manner. They will assist with development projects alongside the Segment Managers/Chemists and R&D chemists from the ground up which will include: (compound formulation, mixing, sample prep, testing, industrialization, raw material sourcing and pricing).

Responsibilities:

• Work under the guidance of the Technical Manager to develop customer formulations from scratch based on a set of requirements.
• Enter recipes into the ERP system with all required documentation and be a general resource to all Segments.
• Follow the lab batch and production trial mixing.
• Work with the Purchasing group to source customer specific raw materials as well as pursue cost saving opportunities.
• Work with the R&D lab to learn and operate all lab equipment and assist in conducting studies.  This will include the preparation of reports based on test results.
• Work with various groups to troubleshoot production related issues as well as assist in process improvements.
• Monitor the processing capability of issued recipes and adjust if necessary.
• Review new MSDS’s for problematic conditions and pass on concerns to Health & Safety Manager.
• Ensure MSDS’s for compounds are available to the customer.
• Serve as a resource to the segment team on relevant issues.
• Is a safety advocate; lead by example by complying with all plant and Occupational Health and Safety policies.
• Participate on action teams or task forces as required.
• Other duties as required.

Required Experience, Education, and Skills:

• Bachelor of Science degree and/or equivalent education/experience.
• Minimum of three years of industry experience.
• Experience in rubber industry would be a definite asset
• A team player with strong decision making and problem-solving skills.

• Strong organization and communication skills.
• Able to work independently in a fast paced, rapidly changing environment