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 chemistries. We 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 States. We care about the environment, each other, and our neighbours, and give back to our communities. Join us on our journey to build a sustainable future, together.
About the Job
As the Research and Development Lab Assistant Co-op you will support our R&D team at our facility in Portland with the development of new products that can meet our customers’ expectations. We can provide you with an opportunity to learn about our products, chemistries, and technology, as well as with firsthand experience of how industrial R&D and a chemical production facility operate. Reporting directly to the Manager Innovation and Research & Development, you will work closely with our Innovation Team to support Innovation projects 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 testing.
What You’ll Be Doing
Supports Innovation Projects by performing experiments and analysis. Works closely with the Innovation Chemists and the R&D Team towards the development of new products for new applications and markets.
Occasionally, works on assigned Technical Service (WO) and R&D projects by performing, analyzing and reporting of the experiments. Works closely together with the Manager of Product Development 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.
Here’s What You Need
No prior work experience required; CO-OP experience in a chemical laboratory or production environment will be considered and asset.
Enrolled in a College Diploma program in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or closely related discipline.
Valid Driver’s License considered beneficial but not required for the position.
The Company will provide safety training and necessary personal protective equipment (PPE), except safety boots already owned by the candidate.
What’s 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
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At Walker, your contribution matters. If you share our commitment to giving back to your community and caring about the environment we’d love to hear from you. Our workplaces strive to reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate. We welcome applications from 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 needs. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
