Laboratory Technician

Role Summary

Reporting to the Quality Control Supervisor, the selected candidate will be primarily responsible for performing quality control testing of raw materials and finished products for powder, liquid and epoxy products and providing support to chemists assigned to the various R&D projects.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality control testing to demonstrate conformity of product quality and identify any product-related non-conformances. If necessary, it will launch actions to correct and prevent non-conformities.
• Record product quality findings, including issues.
• Complete non-compliance reports, if necessary.
• Deal with non-compliant products.
• Participate, with the technology director and/or production director, in the search for solutions and the implementation of corrective actions.
• Perform calibration of laboratory equipment (person responsible for calibration only).
• Complete the forms related to the position.
• Implement the various procedures of the environmental management program applicable to your sector of activity.
• Carry out projects requested by the Technology Director as well as any other related tasks while respecting Sika Canada Inc.'s quality assurance procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry or relevant work experience in a chemical laboratory.
• Professional experience in research and quality control, preferably in a related field.
• Bilingual (French and English) to facilitate exchanges with the team outside Quebec (60% of the time) and our international colleagues.
• Know how to use all testing equipment according to the recognized rules of the profession.
• Take training from Sika Canada Inc. on all procedures applicable to his position (SMS, environment, health and safety).
• *This position may include shift work schedules.

Benefits

Regular working hours Monday to Friday

• Comprehensive benefits with premiums fully paid by the company for the "Core" package.
• Career development and training opportunities

Life insurance, disability and wellness program

• Retirement savings programs including an RRSP and a pension plan with an employer contribution of up to 5%.
• Paid vacation and personal days off!
• Employee discounts on Sika products
• Education reimbursement for employees
• Employee Referral Program

We'll give you everything you need to excel in your role. You will benefit from a rare combination of autonomy and camaraderie, while being part of a professional team. We will give you responsibilities and provide you with an environment conducive to professional development and career advancement. From there, we'll trust you to do whatever it takes to achieve exceptional results. If you go above and beyond, we'll reward you with unparalleled support, a team of business developers and technical support experts.

Sika is committed to creating a work environment that supports, inspires and respects all individuals. As an equal opportunity employer, Sika will consider all qualified applicants without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, or any other protected characteristic.

• We offer competitive salaries based on local market data as well as the workload and responsibilities specific to each role.
• Compensation is determined based on skills relevant to the position, as well as training and/or education. We are committed to maintaining fair and equitable compensation practices, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

Sika Canada discloses that it uses artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications, in accordance with Canadian federal and provincial regulations. However, we would like to emphasize that the AI does not make final decisions or eliminate candidates from consideration. Our dedicated hiring managers and recruiters carefully review all applications to ensure a fair and thorough evaluation process. This approach combines the efficiency of AI with the expertise and judgment of our experienced hiring team, allowing us to identify the best candidates while maintaining a human-centered hiring process.

About the Company

Sika Canada, a subsidiary of the Sika Group, is a leader in the development and manufacturing of specialty chemicals. In the field of construction, the company operates in markets such as the repair, maintenance and protection of concrete, finishing of buildings, sprayed concrete, tunnels & mines, roofs, concrete admixtures, floor coverings. It also serves the manufacturing industry (automobile, transport equipment, etc.) with bonding and sealing, assembly and damping solutions specifically developed for these markets.

Sika Canada is established in Quebec, Ontario, Alberta and British Columbia and employs more than 650 employees in Canada.