Senior Chemical Engineer (Contract – Part-Time) Contract Length: 12 months Hours: ~30 hours per week Compensation: $40–45/hr (LTD) $33–37/hr (Temp / Term) Role Overview We are seeking a Senior Chemical Engineer (PhD) to support R&D initiatives focused on advanced materials, hybrid composites, and functional coatings . This is a part-time contract role contributing to formulation development, material optimization, and performance testing within an applied R&D environment tied to renewable energy and advanced materials. Key Responsibilities Design and optimize material formulations including binders, fillers, and additives Develop and test slurries, coatings, curing processes, and surface treatments Characterize material performance using rheological, mechanical, and optical testing methods Analyze durability, adhesion, flexibility,



and environmental performance Collaborate with engineers and scientists to support prototyping and iteration Support scale-up considerations with attention to safety and process efficiency Prepare technical documentation, reports, and IP support as required Stay current with developments in materials science and chemical engineering Qualifications PhD in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or related discipline 5+ years post-PhD R&D experience in composites, polymers, coatings, or hybrid materials Hands-on experience with slurry, emulsion, or coating formulation and testing Solid working knowledge of material characterization tools and data analysis Experience with additives, reinforcements, and modifiers to enhance material properties Ability to work independently in a contract, deliverables-driven environment Exposure to sustainable materials or regulated environments is an asset

📌 Chemical Engineer - $33 - $45 An Hour - Part Time (New Westminster)
🏢 Cain & Associates
📍 New Westminster