Explore polymer formulation development with IPEX as a Research and Development Co-op Student in Mississauga, Ontario, using analytical and statistical tools.
For Winter 2027, this co-op student supports IPEX Technologies Inc.’s R&D; Group under the R&D; Team Leader. Contribute to polymer formulation projects, evaluate materials, participate in processing trials, and investigate product failures. The work involves plastics including PVC, CPVC, ABS, PE, PP, and PVDF, alongside laboratory documentation and team presentations.
Key Responsibilities: Contribute to recent and existing vinyl formulation development
Evaluate polymer physical, mechanical, chemical, thermal, and rheological properties
Assist ingredient sourcing through raw material evaluation projects
Participate in extrusion and injection molding trials




Write technical reports and present experimental findings
Requirements: Work toward Chemical Engineering, Nanotechnology Engineering, or Biomedical Engineering degree
Equivalent Materials Science or Polymer Science education considered
Previous plastics industry or R&D; co-op experience preferred
Statistical tools or Minitab experience considered an asset
Ability to follow required Standard Operating Procedures
Apply polymer science, formulation development, analytical tools, and technical communication within IPEX’s Mississauga R&D; laboratory.

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📌 Research Development Polymer Engineering Co-op (Ontario)
🏢 IPEX by Aliaxis
📍 Ontario