Laboratory Chemist

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Location: 8800 Glenlyon Pkwy Burnaby, British Columbia / 3021 Underhill Avenue Burnaby, British Columbia

Career Level: Technical Level 1

Svante is a rapidly growing clean energy technology company making commercial-scale carbon capture and removal a reality and enabling global industries to play offense in the fight against climate change that will accelerate the global transition to a lower-carbon economy. The growing success of our company is owed to our commitment to our people, our emphasis on our values, and our innovative technology. Passion is put into what we do every day.

Purpose of the Role

As a Laboratory Chemist, you’ll use your extensive knowledge of chemical compounds, polymers, resins, and micro/nano particles. You will apply your hands-on experience with mixing equipment to prepare samples in the lab and use various analytical equipment such as rheometer, DSC, TGA, FTIR, etc. You will write technical reports and analyze your findings.

Required Skills And Qualifications

• Bachelors in chemistry, polymer chemistry, material science, or a related field.
• You have 1-2 years experience working in wet labs, hands-on lab experience in preparing mixtures and sample preparation methods, and hands-on lab experience with analytical equipment such as Rheometer, DSC, TGA, FTIR, etc.
• You have strong knowledge of chemicals, polymers, micro/nanoparticles, and materials interactions.
• You have knowledge of rheology and flow behavior of polymeric mixtures (Newtonian, thixotropy, shear thinning, etc.).
  
  

What Success looks like in this role

• You’ll prepare chemical formulations and mixtures by weighing ingredients and using mixing equipment.
• You will induce reactions to chemical mixtures with light, energy, heat, and chemical catalysts.
• You’ll determine the relationships of chemical and physical properties, composition, structures and reactions of organic and inorganic compounds.
• You will conduct qualitative and quantitative experiments considering the interaction of compounds and chemical makeup, consult with engineers and scientists on analysis, interpretation and development of tests and develop nonstandard tests for chemical product.
• You will write technical reports of the test results.
• You’ll maintain lab equipment and troubleshoot or report on malfunctions and ensure compliance with laboratory health and safety guidelines.
  
  

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Svante is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. This Equal Employment Opportunity policy applies to all practices relating to recruitment and hiring, compensation, benefits, discipline, transfer, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment. All Svante employees share in the responsibility for assuring that, by our personal actions, the policies are effective. Accommodations will be provided as requested by candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Pay Equity Statement

Svante believes in pay equity, fairness and transparency, and so we include a salary range within the job posting. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location.

The actual salary offered to the final candidate is based on the salary range shown, and will vary depending on the candidate’s relative experience, qualifications, and anticipated level of performance. We assess all candidates individually and strive to offer competitive and equitable compensation packages.

Base pay is one part of the Total Rewards that recognize employees for their performance and contributions. In addition to Base Pay, Svante provides comprehensive benefits to employees such as Restricted Share Units, Extended Health and Dental Plan, Retirement Saving Plan, free access to a Fitness Centre and more!