Chemical Process Scientist

at  Entegris

Job Title:
Chemical Process Scientist
Job Description:
The Role:
Our site in Toronto is seeking a Chemical Process Scientist to join our new product development team. In this critical role, the Process Chemist is a key player on a dynamic team responsible for scaling up robust chemical processes in a manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will exhibit the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, continuous improvement environment focused on safety and quality.

What You’ll Do:

• Serve as a core team member for assigned NPI Projects and act as the liaison between Development, Engineering and Operations in order to pull products to market through a stage gate process
• Work with Research and Development chemists to develop robust processes which incorporate standard unit operations, to meet stringent safety and quality requirements
• Apply your demonstrated laboratory experience in a pilot plant environment
• Define unit operations, generate process flow diagrams, and mass and energy balances
• Support operations by making decisions in the plant according to real time data to ensure the process is performing as expected, perform troubleshooting, and develop corrective actions
• Manage change through cross-functional partnering in a global environment
• Assist with analyses and audit processes to make recommendations on such items as safety, quality, cost, waste reductions, and efficiency
• Perform other duties as assigned and be available occasionally for off-hour work and assignments

What We Seek:

• Ph.D. in organometallic/main-group/organic chemistry or related discipline required
• Comfort and familiarity with handling air-sensitive materials
• Significant experience interpreting analytical results, such as NMR, GC, GC-MS, HPLC, etc
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills necessary to author standard operating procedures, deliver technical presentations in support of product proposals and champion design reviews
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail and a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Motivated and self-directed team player with good interpersonal skills. Must have ability to reach out, communicate and influence personnel at all levels within the organization.

Outstanding Candidates Will Have:

• Ph.D. in organometallic/main-group/organic chemistry with 5+ years of industry experience
• Experience utilizing ERP systems (ideally SAP) in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with SPC, ISO quality standards, management-of-change for product/process control, and chemical compatibility studies
• Experience with design of experiment (DOE) statistical methods and tools;

What We Offer:
At Entegris, we invest in providing opportunity to our employees and promote from within. The new hire in this role will have the potential to grow and create relationships across the organization and be recognized for demonstrated success and adherence to company PACE values.
Our total rewards package goes above and beyond just a paycheck. Whether you’re looking to build your career, improve your health, or protect your wealth, we offer generous benefits to help you achieve your goals.
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Generous RRSP plan with an impressive employer match

• Excellent health, dental and vision insurance packages to fit your needs
• Flexible work schedule and 10 paid holidays a year
• Paid time off (PTO) policy that empowers you to take the time you need to recharge
• Education assistance to support your learning journey
• Values-driven culture with colleagues that rally around People, Accountability, Creativity and Excellence.

• Serve as a core team member for assigned NPI Projects and act as the liaison between Development, Engineering and Operations in order to pull products to market through a stage gate process
• Work with Research and Development chemists to develop robust processes which incorporate standard unit operations, to meet stringent safety and quality requirements
• Apply your demonstrated laboratory experience in a pilot plant environment
• Define unit operations, generate process flow diagrams, and mass and energy balances
• Support operations by making decisions in the plant according to real time data to ensure the process is performing as expected, perform troubleshooting, and develop corrective actions
• Manage change through cross-functional partnering in a global environment
• Assist with analyses and audit processes to make recommendations on such items as safety, quality, cost, waste reductions, and efficiency
• Perform other duties as assigned and be available occasionally for off-hour work and assignment