Chemist III

Element has a current opening for a Chemist III to join our growing team in Mississauga.

• Evaluates the chemical and physical properties of various organic and/or inorganic substances
• Utilizes established methods and procedures and laboratory equipment to perform analytical testing of substances
• May conduct method validation and Lead method development interprets and develops conclusions using the data obtained
• May draft method validation transfer or qualification protocols.
• Interprets and develops conclusions using the data obtained.
• Conducts investigations for failures/deviations/out of spec results.
• Drafts client reports and consults on quotes.
• May draft new SOPs or revise existing SOPs
• May assume a team lead role for the work group by delegating work to more junior colleagues.
• Works with direct manager and colleagues occasionally taking direction from manager and more senior colleagues as needed.
• Communicates status of work and collaborates with team.
• Regularly trains and mentors more junior colleagues through on-the-job coaching.
• Handles moderately complex matters and problems autonomously both routine and non-routine in nature.
• Applies base skills to a variety of processes and work streams across longer and more complex product and testing life cycles.
• Solid understanding of various compounds reagents and solutions.
• Ability to conduct analysis through approximately 50%-75% methods/techniques/equipment available in the department.
• Serves as an SME in multiple areas for the lab

• Excellent time management and prioritization
• Intermediate reading writing and math skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to plan daily work and arrange activities to meet deadlines.
• Ability to provide clear instruction to others while delegating and coaching.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Good presentation skills with the ability to communicate complex topics to a variety of audiences.
• Strong critical thinking skills
• Basic understanding of cost control measures and how 5S and SQDC principals impact lab flow
• Ability to write technical reports with minimal guidance.
• Bachelors degree or Diploma in analytical chemistry or life sciences (microbiology etc.)
• 3-6 years relevant experience with BS Degree / 2-5 years with Masters Degree or PhD
• Demonstrates the Element Values

Physical Requirements:

• Lifting up to 40 pounds on occasion
• Walking throughout the day
• Ability to climb to elevated locations within the site (Approximately 15 feet)
• Ability to read and write

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Element is one of the fastest growing testing inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 9000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to Make tomorrow safer than today.

When failure in use is not an option we help customers make certain that their products materials processes and services are safe compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&D through complex regulatory approvals and into production our global laboratory network of scientists engineers and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality sustainable outcomes and market access.

While we are proud of our global reach working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development.

Industries across the world depend on our care attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization.

At Element we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming the worlds most trusted testing partner.

All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age disability ethnic origin gender marital status race religion responsibility of dependents sexual orientation or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.

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