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Chemical Research Technologist

Employer

Applied Quantum Materials Inc.

Date Posted

June 04, 2025

Languages

English
  • Location Edmonton, AB
  • Earnings $34.50 hourly
  • Work Hours 40 hours per week
  • Position Permanent Full Time
  • Vacancies 1  Vacancy
  • Closing Date Jul 04, 2025
Job Requirements

Employer

Applied Quantum Materials Inc.

Languages

English

Education

  • College/CEGEP
  • Nanotechnology
  • Biochemistry
  • Molecular biochemistry

Work setting

  • Urban area
  • Research institute, laboratory or centre

Tasks

  • Conduct tests and analysis using other physical and chemical separation techniques
  • Conduct tests and analysis using spectroscopy techniques
  • Maintain laboratory equipment
  • Operate laboratory apparatus
  • Set up chemical experiments, tests and analyses
  • Use techniques such as chromatography, spectroscopy, physical and chemical separation techniques and microscopy
  • 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
  • Compile records and interpret experimental or analytical results
  • Develop and conduct programs of sampling and analysis
  • Prepare solution of gas or liquid, reagents, and sample formulations

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

Canadian Society for Chemical Technology Accreditation

Analytical techniques

  • Spectroscopy
  • Microscopy
  • Thermal analysis
  • High vacuum techniques
  • Particles, surface and colloid chemistry
  • Physical separation techniques
  • Sampling
  • Biological techniques
  • Statistics
  • GC-MS/FID system
  • Spectometry by Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP)

Computer and technology knowledge

MS Excel

Area of work experience

  • Analysis
  • Non-industrial research

Type of industry experience

  • Industrial and inorganic chemicals
  • Organic and specialty chemical products

Area of specialization

  • Biochemistry
  • Biological chemistry
  • Biotechnology
  • Clinical chemistry
  • Inorganic chemistry
  • Medical chemistry

Transportation/travel information

  • Own transportation
  • Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Fast-paced environment
  • Manual dexterity
  • Attention to detail
  • Hand-eye co-ordination
  • Ability to distinguish between colours
  • Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

  • Accurate
  • Judgement
  • Organized
  • Versatility
  • Proactive

Screening questions

  • Are you available for the advertised start date?
  • Are you currently a student?
  • Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
  • Are you willing to relocate for this position?
  • Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
  • Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
  • What is the highest level of study you have completed?
  • What is your current field of study?
  • What is your current level of study?

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

Health benefits

  • Dental plan
  • Disability benefits
  • Health care plan
  • Paramedical services coverage
  • Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

  • Bonus
  • Group insurance benefits
  • Mileage paid

Other benefits

  • Free parking available
  • Learning/training paid by employer
  • On-site amenities
  • Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
  • Parking available

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Interest Codes & Abilities
The Chemical Research Technologist is part of the following larger National Occupational Classification (NOC).

Interest Codes

Chemical Technologists
OBJECTIVE

Interest in precision working to operate and maintain laboratory equipment and apparatus, to operate chemical and petrochemical pilot plants, and to conduct air and water quality testing and assessments

INNOVATIVE

Interest in analyzing data to develop and conduct programs of sampling and analysis to maintain quality standards of raw materials, chemical intermediates and products

METHODICAL

Interest in supervising to oversee environmental monitoring and protection activities and compliance with standards; in assisting in the development of chemical engineering processes, standards, procedures and health and safety measures; in assisting in studies of chemical engineering procurement, construction, inspection and maintenance; and in preparing solutions of gas and liquid, reagents and sample formulations

Reading Interest Codes
A Quick Guide

The interest code helps you figure out if you’d like to work in a particular occupation. 

It’s based on the Canadian Work Preference Inventory (CWPI), which measures 5 occupational interests: Directive, Innovative, Methodical, Objective, and Social.

Each set of 3 interest codes for this NOC group is listed in order of importance.

A code in capital letters means it’s a strong fit for the occupation.

A code in all lowercase letters means the fit is weaker.

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Abilities

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Selected abilities

Mental Abilities

General Learning Ability

Verbal Ability

Numerical Ability

Visual Abilities

Spatial Perception

Form Perception

Clerical Perception

Physical Abilities

Motor Coordination

Finger Dexterity

Manual Dexterity

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Interest Codes

Chemical Technicians
METHODICAL

Interest in compiling records for analytical studies; and in preparing solutions of gas and liquid, reagents and sample formulations

OBJECTIVE

Interest in precision working to operate and maintain laboratory equipment and apparatus, and to assist with environmental air and water quality monitoring and protection

innovative

Interest in assisting to develop and conduct programs of sampling and analysis to maintain quality standards; and in carrying out a limited range of other technical functions in support of chemical research, tests and analyses

Reading Interest Codes
A Quick Guide

The interest code helps you figure out if you’d like to work in a particular occupation. 

It’s based on the Canadian Work Preference Inventory (CWPI), which measures 5 occupational interests: Directive, Innovative, Methodical, Objective, and Social.

Each set of 3 interest codes for this NOC group is listed in order of importance.

A code in capital letters means it’s a strong fit for the occupation.

A code in all lowercase letters means the fit is weaker.

Learn About Interests

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