Research Chemist

Employer

Hermay Labs Corporation

Languages

English

Education

• Earned doctorate degree
• or equivalent experience

Work setting

• Urban area
• Relocation costs not covered by employer

Tasks

• 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
• Conduct research on new products used in nanomedicine and nanoelectronics
• Participate in interdisciplinary research and development projects

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people
• No supervision responsibility
• 3-4 people

Analytical techniques

• Chromatography
• High vacuum techniques
• Instrumentation
• Physical separation techniques

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Excel
• MS Office
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Word

Specialization in chemistry

• Spectroscopy
• Synthetic

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance
• Enhanced reliability security clearance
• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Fast-paced environment

Personal suitability

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

Experience

Experience an asset

Financial benefits

Bonus

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees
• Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.)
• Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)
• Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees
• Does not require Canadian work experience

Support for youths

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment
• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

Support for Veterans

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Veterans
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Veterans
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for Veterans
• Recruits Veterans and other candidates with military experience through targeted hiring initiatives (for example: job fairs, outreach programs etc.)

Support for mature workers

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports mature workers
• Offers phased retirement options that allow mature workers to gradually reduce their workload (for example: flexible or reduced work hours, part time employment, project-based or seasonal work, etc.)
• Offers phased re-entry options for mature workers who are returning to work after retiring (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities)