Research and Development Lab Assistant Student
Research and Development Lab Assistant Student
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Working at Walker
At Walker your contribution matters. Become part of a team you can count on and where your health and safety are our priority. Our team of more than 1200 people work in environmental waste management and recovery renewable energy paving and construction aggregates and emulsions are a fifth-generation family-owned company founded in 1887 operating from our base in the Niagara Region with facilities across Canada and the United care about the environment each other and our neighbours and give back to our us on our journey to build a sustainable future together.
About the Job
Reporting directly to the Manager of Product Development you actively support Technical Service (WO) and Research and Product Development (R&D) initiatives. You work closely with the R&D team on the development of new products and contribute by performing high-quality lab experiments and analysis. The majority of your daily responsibilities will include the preparation of emulsions or other formulated products chemical analysis and application are looking for a Research and Development Lab Assistant (student co-op) at our Walker Emulsions Division Production Facility Burlington location.
What Youll Be Doing
- Supports R&D Projects by performing experiments and analysis. Works closely with the Manager ofProduct Development and the R&D Team towards the development of new products for new and existing applications.
- Works on assigned Technical Service (WO) projects by performing analyzing and reporting of the experiments. Works to meet critical deadlines and support our Sales and Business Development teams.
- Uses analytical equipment in the laboratory. Expected to become experienced in operating sophisticated equipment such as TGA DSC particle sizing optical microscope and surface tension analyzer.
- Displays outstanding laboratory Health and Safety awareness.
Heres What You Need
- No prior work experience required; co-op experience in a chemical laboratory or production environment will be considered and asset.
- Currently enrolled in a College Diploma program in Chemistry Chemical Engineering or closely related discipline.
- A valid G Registration Ontario drivers license.
Whats in it for you
- You become part of a team you can count on
- Leaders who support your growth and success
- A workplace that provides the best health & safety practices in industry
At Walker your contribution matters. If you share our commitment to giving back to your community and caring about the environment wed love to hear from you. Our workplaces strive to reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate. We welcome applicationsfrom qualified candidates of all ethnicities race religions gender identities and expression Indigenous communities and persons with disabilities.
Should you require any accommodation in applying for this role or throughout the interview process please let us know when contacted and we will work with you to meet your thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Employment Type
Student
