Element Toronto is currently looking for a Chemist II - E&L + Pharma Chemistry) to join our growing team in Mississauga. The main responsibilities of the Chemist II are to evaluate the chemical and physical properties of various organic and/or inorganic substances, utilizing established methods, procedures, and laboratory equipment to perform analytical testing. The Chemist II will also conduct method validation and support method development, interpret data, and develop conclusions based on the results obtained. Additionally, the Chemist II will participate in failure investigations and deviations and support the production of client reports and quotes.

$26.40-$28.80CAD/hr DOE

• Typically reports to a supervisor or manager.
• Works with direct manager and colleagues, taking regular direction from manager and more senior colleagues.
• Communicates status of work daily and collaborates with team.
• Can train more junior colleagues.
• Handles routine matters and problems, escalates moderately complex or complicated issues to others.
• Strong focus on single processes or multiple tasks that are closely related to a single process.
• Solid understanding of various compounds, reagents, and solutions
• Ability to conduct analysis through approximately 25%-50% of the methods/techniques/equipment available in the department without guidance.
• Serves as an SME in at least one area for the lab

• Good 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.
• Follows instructions, both written and verbal and able to provide clear instruction to others.
• Good critical thinking skills
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to draft technical reports without guidance.
• Basic understanding of cost control measures and how 5S and SQDC principals impact lab flow.
• Bachelor's degree or Diploma in analytical chemistry or life sciences (microbiology, etc.)
• 2-5 Years Relevant Experience

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)

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Element is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 9,000 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 world’s 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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