Chemical Analyst - Kingston Process Metallurgy Inc.

At KPM, analytical chemistry is an internal service providing high quality chemical analysis on samples generated by the teams performing the experimental research and development. We are operating two ICP-OES (Agilent 5110 DVD), one ICP-MS (Thermo-Fisher iCAP TQ with iMR), two XRF (one energy dispersive S2-PUMA and one Total Reflection XS4 T-STAR 400 TXRF), one carbon/sulphur analyzer (Eltra), an Arc-OES metal analyzer (Spectro) and a variety of probes and wet chemistry methods, we perform fire assays, use ion selective electrodes (ISE), and develop/adapt methods as needed.

Kingston Process Metallurgy Inc. (KPM) provides contract Research & Development (R&D) services to clients around the world, both at bench-scale laboratory and at piloting and demonstration scale. We specialize in the development of new processes and optimization of chemical and metallurgical operations. KPM work is based on understanding the chemistry of how things are made. We are aiming at reducing the global environmental impact for producing materials and goods that we all need. We are helping the Chem-Tech industry to revolutionize the way things are done, to make this planet a better world to live. Visit www.kpm.ca and www.kpm-accelerate.com.

The Role

• We need to increase our capacity in inorganic analytical chemistry. We are looking for someone with solid training in chemistry fundamentals, with specific emphasis and interest in analytical chemistry and operation support.
• Working knowledge and experience of one or preferably multiple of the key instruments used at KPM, including ICP-MS, ICP-OES, XRF, T-XRF, preferably with experience in analysis of rare earth elements (REE), is essential to apply for the position.
• Experience with solvent extraction applied to rare earth elements (REE) separation using conventional techniques of separation funnels and related task is a key asset.
• Direct support and participation to the operation of a chemical pilot plant is a key asset.
• Lab-scale and pilot plant scale chemical research and development experience is a key asset.
• Experience with working in an environment requiring constant compliance with Canadian Regulations, current safety precautions and laboratory procedures according to GMP, GLP, GDP and ISO is a key asset.
• Experience with a variety of other instruments and techniques such as HPLC, NMR, UV-vis Spectrophotometer, Infrared Spectrophotometer, Karl Fisher Volumetric Titrator, Ion Specific Electrode, Coulometric Titrator, Polarimeter, Turbidity Meter, Automated Titrator, pH Meter, and use of Separation Funnels and Melting Point Apparatus, is an asset.

Qualifications

You are motivated by teamwork within a small company, providing high quality results in a fast pace environment, and sharing your knowledge of chemistry to help others in their projects. You are able to quickly adapt to a variety of tasks, have hands-on experience, and solid common-sense.

Analytical chemistry at KPM is not routine work since we continuously work on different projects, with constantly new analytical requirements. We need someone who is curious, logical, investigative, practical, and not afraid of challenges. You are someone that we can rely on.

The key job duties include:

• Operation of ICP-MS for REE analysis and others
• Operation of T-XRF for REE analysis and others
• Operation of ICP-OES for REE analysis and others.
• Operation of other analytical instruments and methods.
• Support to experimental work and pilot plant operations
• You must have a training as Chemist (Honors Chemistry Bachelor), or Analytical Chemist Technologist, or related field including Biotechnology or Chemical Engineering Technology (minimum requirement). Graduate studies could be an asset, but not requirement. Practical experience could be considered to compensate original training.