Build polymer science experience with IPEX’s R&D; Group in Mississauga, supporting formulation development, materials testing, and laboratory analysis.
As a Winter 2027 R&D; Co-op Student, you will support polymer formulation development and product testing at IPEX Technologies Inc. The group evaluates ingredients, investigates field failures, and maintains IPEX’s product portfolio. Your work may involve PVC, CPVC, ABS, PE, PP, and PVDF, alongside extrusion or injection molding trials.
Key Responsibilities: Evaluate polymer physical, mechanical, chemical, thermal, and rheological properties
Assist raw material sourcing through ingredient evaluation projects
Run extrusion and injection molding trials with the team
Use statistical analysis tools to validate finding significance




Maintain laboratory notebooks and Filemaker Pro project records
Requirements: Pursue Chemical Engineering, Nanotechnology Engineering, or Biomedical Engineering
Equivalent Materials Science or Polymer Science studies accepted
Previous plastics industry or R&D; co-op experience preferred
DOE or Minitab experience considered an asset
Ability to follow SOPs and communicate effectively
Strengthen your polymer science foundation through ingredient evaluation, processing trials, statistical analysis, and disciplined laboratory documentation.

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📌 Polymer Science R&D Co-op (Ontario)
🏢 Ipex
📍 Ontario