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Laboratory Technician

Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada · On-site

Mid level

Job Title: Laboratory Technician About Agapyo Agapyo has created a better polymer resin that can achieve cost parity with petroplastics and help to solve the global microplastics crisis. At Agapyo, we are committed to co…

Skills: Wet Chemistry, Polymer Formulation, Experimental Design, Method Development, Process Scale-up

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Laboratory Technician

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Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada • On-site

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  • Full-time
  • bachelor degree, postgraduate degree
  • Posted 20d ago
  • ~40 hrs/week

Responsibilities

The candidate will prepare chemical solutions and conduct laboratory testing and experiments to support the development of compostable polymer resins. Responsibilities include recording experimental data, maintaining equipment, and ensuring compliance with safety and waste disposal regulations.

Requirements

Requires an MSc or a BSc with at least two years of hands-on experience in a wet chemistry laboratory. Experience with biopolymer formulations and knowledge of QA standards are considered assets.

Full job description

Job Title: Laboratory Technician 

About Agapyo

Agapyo has created a better polymer resin that can achieve cost parity with petroplastics and help to solve the global microplastics crisis. At Agapyo, we are committed to combatting plastic waste by developing innovative and compostable alternatives to our everyday plastic needs. Agapyo is expanding the capabilities of its lignocellulosic product. We are hiring the candidate to work at the Verschuren Centre to build a deep, fundamental understanding of our meltable wood. The Verschuren Centre Inc. is an independent clean technology development and deployment facility.

What you’ll get to do:

  • Prepare chemical solutions and samples for laboratory testing and external analysis according to established procedures.
  • Conduct laboratory testing, analyses, and experiments in support of research, development, and production activities under the direction of scientists.
  • Assist with experimental design, method development, optimization, validation, and process scale-up activities.
  • Record, analyze, organize, and report experimental data, maintaining laboratory notebooks and electronic records in accordance with company and regulatory requirements.
  • Operate, calibrate, and maintain laboratory equipment.
  • Ensure compliance with laboratory safety, chemical handling, environmental, and waste disposal regulations.
  • Monitor laboratory inventory and assist with ordering chemicals, consumables, and supplies.
  • Support pilot-scale and laboratory-scale development projects, including sample preparation, testing, and data collection.
  • Conduct literature reviews and summarize findings to support technical projects.
  • Participate in laboratory housekeeping and maintain a clean, organized work environment.

Qualifications and Eligibility:

  • An MSc, or BSc with two years hands on-experience in Wet Chemistry Laboratory.
  • Experience working with polymer/biopolymer formulations is an asset.
  • Interest and knowledge of QA standards and procedures.
  • Familiar with laboratory operations, maintenance of specialized equipment, and occupational health and safety of laboratory environments.
  • Excellent communication and strong organization skills with the ability to work independently, and as a member of a team in a fast-paced, creative work environment.

 

Related keywords

Polymer ResinBiopolymersLignocellulosicWet ChemistryClean TechnologyCompostable PlasticsLaboratory OperationsQA StandardsChemical SolutionsProcess OptimizationEnvironmental RegulationsSample Analysis

About agapyo

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Empowering sustainability with compostable plastic replacement

Industry
Chemical Raw Materials Manufacturing
Company size
2-10 employees
Founded
2023
Headquarters
Montreal, Quebec
LinkedIn followers
860

Agapyo develops and delivers the compostable alternative to petro-plastic with their thermoplastic lignocellulose jam™ product. Agapyo's jam™ is a bioplastic resin providing a competitive drop-in solution to traditionally used rigid plastics like ABS that, until now, have had no true sustainable replacement.

Offices: 780 Brewster Avenue, RC-016, Montreal, Quebec H4C 2K1, CA · 1250 Grand Lake Rd, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia B1M 1A2, CA

Advanced MaterialsPlastics and Rubber ManufacturingManufacturing
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About agapyo

LinkedInVisit site

Empowering sustainability with compostable plastic replacement

Industry
Chemical Raw Materials Manufacturing
Company size
2-10 employees
Founded
2023
Headquarters
Montreal, Quebec
LinkedIn followers
860

Agapyo develops and delivers the compostable alternative to petro-plastic with their thermoplastic lignocellulose jam™ product. Agapyo's jam™ is a bioplastic resin providing a competitive drop-in solution to traditionally used rigid plastics like ABS that, until now, have had no true sustainable replacement.

Offices: 780 Brewster Avenue, RC-016, Montreal, Quebec H4C 2K1, CA · 1250 Grand Lake Rd, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia B1M 1A2, CA

Advanced MaterialsPlastics and Rubber ManufacturingManufacturing
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