Basic Function Petro-Canada Lubricants Inc. (PCLI), an HF Sinclair company is seeking a Temporary Full time Research Technologist, located in Mississauga, ON.

Our Lubricants Research and Development team has designed over 350 premium quality lubricants for automotive, industrial and specialty applications.

Reporting to the Product Development Manager, Core Products, the Research Technologist will provide laboratory support for lubricant product research and development.

Job Duties Lubricant product development laboratory support Assist in formulation development Blending of prototype product samples including both small scale and large scale (pilot blending plant) blends Execute physical testing of samples and coordinate testing with external laboratories Develop, implement and maintain test methods for use in lubricant product development, problem solving and customer assistance Display good laboratory bench techniques and show initiative in carrying out tasks Document and maintain records of all blends and test results Maintain and organize laboratory including additive inventory.

Work collaboratively with product specialists, technicians and technologists Provide product issue resolution support and collaborate within the organization to solve problems Adhere to all safety, quality (ISO 9001, IATF 16949) and environmental (ISO 14001) procedures in the laboratory, document and maintain records Execute other assigned research and development tasks Special assignments or tasks assigned to the employee by their supervisor, as determined from time to time in their sole and complete discretion.





Experience Experience in a chemical or petroleum product laboratory setting Experience in implementation and testing requirements of ASTM International standardized test methods for lubricants and related products Experience in method development, validation and quality system documentation Education Level Bachelor of Science degree or diploma in Chemical or Chemical Engineering Technology Required Skills Demonstrate knowledge and capability in lubricant formulation development, sample blending and testing Excellent laboratory bench technique and ability to handle multiple tasks in parallel Excellent computer skills will be put to use preparing data for analysis and building and maintaining spreadsheets and reports Ability to work well within a team and independently is critical to your success Demonstrate solid written and verbal communication skills Self-starter, willing to take the initiative on new tasks and projects Work Conditions This is a temporary full-time contract for approximately one year in length Primarily work in a laboratory setting with occasional work in a pilot blending plant environment Our hiring process incorporates AI tools to assist with the recruitment process This job posting is to fill an existing vacancy within our organization The salary range for this position is $65,000 - $70,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications Physical Requirements Job conditions require standing, walking, sitting, talking or hearing, making visual inspections, making precise hand and finger movements, lifting or carrying up to 25 lbs., pushing or pulling up to 25 lbs., perceiving color differences.

Job conditions may require twisting, stooping, crouching, kneeling, reaching or grasping, and working in confined spaces as permitted.

📌 Temporary Research Technologist (Mississauga)
🏢 HF Sinclair
📍 Mississauga