R&D Application Lab Technician - Summer Student

Company Overview

Grounded by a history that is deeply rooted in innovation, Hexion is a global employer committed to building and protecting the future by producing innovative performance materials.  Our materials are the building blocks for critical industries, including construction, agriculture, energy, automotive, and infrastructure protection. Everywhere you look, you will find our materials and people at work to help customers make products that are stronger, safer, and cleaner. When you work for Hexion, you’ll join a team that is committed to operating safely and with integrity to build a more sustainable future for all, our associates, our customers, and the communities where we live and work.  

Position Overview

Reporting to the Laboratory Manager. The role’s primary focus working in application lab evaluating of formaldehyde-based resin chemistry through panel making. Additionally, this position is responsible for maintaining housekeeping, chemical inventory, logging results and maintaining associated records. Prepare and test samples following experimental designs provided by responsible chemist. Maintain a safe work area.

Job Responsibilities

• Prepare OSB strands and plywood veneers for manufacture of panels in the pilot plant.
• Test wood specimens and accurately record data
• Assist with organizing and planning laboratory work flow.
• Maintain housekeeping.
• Responsible for chemical inventory and ordering.
• Maintain neat notebooks and data records. 
• Prepare reports of laboratory results as directed by the supervisor and/or chemist.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area. 
• Knowledge and use of necessary MSDS’s. 
• Assist with routine maintenance and repair of lab equipment.
• Responsible for arranging calibration & verification of Equipment for ISO compliance

Competencies

• Analytical ability with data and databases
• Good Communication skills both written and verbal
• Internal customer service mindset
• Decision making ability within scope of role
• Detail oriented, Flexible and accommodating
• Ability to Multi-task, be Organized, self-motivated, and adopt a problem-solving attitude
• Work collaboratively with cross functional teams

Minimum Qualifications

• 2 years’ experience in a lab environment or warehouse an asset
• Working towards Diploma in chemistry, chemical technology or similar 
• Knowledge of database management
• Aptitude in mathematics
• Basic Research Skills 
• Basic Software Knowledge
• Use of site PPE
• Valid Class 5 Drivers License
• Satisfactory back check and Fit for Duty screening
• Work Environment: Occasional duties: Strand sieving in a Quonset involve working at a temperature of 25 to 30°C and -10 to -20°C.
• Physical Demands: Involves physical activity including but not limited to: panel making, panel cutting using saw, pushing and or pulling up to 140kg of wood chips in a supersacks and lifting 25-35kg using proper safe techniques and or equipment.
• Duties, responsibilities and activities above but not limited to and subject to change as per role requirements.
• Post Secondary schooling in progress
• Minimal to 15% local day travel

Other

If currently an employee of the Company, you must have current satisfactory work performance and in most cases, have been in your current role for 18 months.