Senior Organic Chemist

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

About the Company:

Our client is a cleantech company that specializes in disruptive renewable plant-based chemistry, materials and products. Our client sources sustainable, new carbon materials such as plants and biomass to develop a variety of products. Their mission is to close the loop on unsustainable goods for good.

Position Summary:

Our client is seeking a highly motivated senior-level Organic Chemist to join their team working on a variety of renewable projects including the synthesis of new plant-based chemistries and polymers. The highly qualified individual is expected to have experience in modern organic synthesis with great laboratory skills and high productivity. Key aspects of the role are being able to work within a team structure, propose and execute synthetic routes and engage in troubleshooting exercises when needed.

Responsibilities:

• Design and synthesize novel plant-based chemistry (polyols, plasticizers, etc.) and polymers (such as PU dispersions)
  

• Support synthesis scale-up efforts and other tech transfer protocols
  

• Optimize existing polyurethane formulations to target desired mechanical properties and manufacturing process requirements
  

• Develop and establish an Intellectual Property portfolio including the preparation of patents
  

• Analyze technical data and documents and provide recommendations and planning for subsequent experiments
  

• Oversee a variety of project and experiments with effective project planning and communication to R&D Director
  

• Provide technical support to supply chain and internal stakeholders for both North America and Overseas manufacturing needs
  

• Ensures that all work is performed in compliance with the applicable SOPs, GMP, GLP and established Safe Work Practices (SWP)
  

• Review the compilation, evaluation, interpretation and reporting of experimental results to ensure the objectives of each project are met
  

• Evaluate prospective literature, procedures and protocols to determine technical feasibility and project scope
  

• Patent, Government grant application, and project proposal
  

Requirements:

• Synthetic methods: 5 years (preferred)
  

• Working with polymers: 5 years (preferred)
  

• Any other responsibilities assigned by Director of R&D
  

• Must have a Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry and minimum 2 years of relevant industry experience
  

• Strong knowledge of and experience in current synthetic methods;
  

• Strong Knowledge of organic chemistry and the structure, composition and properties of materials, with a strong emphasis on polymers.
  

• Knowledge of good laboratory and safety practices
  

• Excellent knowledge of lab and pilot-scale apparatus and processes set up for synthesis and polymerization reactions.
  

• Knowledge of analytical equipment and requirements to support synthesis and polymerization experiments
  

• Excellent written, organizational and documentation skills;
  

• Oral and written communication skills in order to interact both with scientists and with nonscientists
  

• Excellent knowledge of MS Office including programs for planning and resource management.
  

• Proactive with strong interpersonal skills; able to thrive in a team-based environment;
  

• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and creatively problem solve;
  

• Ability to communicate progress effectively with colleagues and managers;
  

• Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada and currently residing in Ontario preferably the GTA and within commuting distance of downtown Toronto (Canadian citizen, permanent resident or work permit).
  

• Knowledge and passion for sustainability
  

• Natural curiosity to investigate issues, conduct research, design solutions and translate results into business practices.
  

• Self-motivated and organized; able to simultaneously work on multiple assignments and work both independently and on teams.
  

• Desire to help companies succeed in an environmentally sustainable manner