04 Nov
|
Entegris
|
Toronto
Job Title:
Production Chemist
Job Description:
The Role
Entegris's site in Toronto, Ontario is seeking Production Chemists to join our growing manufacturing team.
Our Production Chemists are pivotal members of our dynamic team, providing hands-on support of the production of our specialty chemical materials. If you are seeking an opportunity to apply your chemistry background in a production setting while building cross-functional relationships and contributing to advanced materials that support the dynamic semiconductor industry, this could be a outstanding opportunity for you
The shift schedule for this position rotates - if hired, you would work 12 hour shifts that rotate day/night every month.
What You'll Do
- Work a 12-hour schedule where your shift rotates between day and night shift every month
- Safely perform chemical manufacturing activities according to established procedures, batch records, work instructions, and production schedules.
- Set up, operate, and monitor assigned production equipment and chemical processes.
- Prepare, handle, transfer, and process raw materials, intermediates, and finished products while following required safety practices.
- Accurately complete batch records, production logs, labels, inventory transactions, and other required documentation.
- Monitor critical process parameters and promptly communicate deviations, equipment concerns, safety issues, or unexpected results.
- Support process troubleshooting and participate in investigations, root-cause analysis, and corrective actions.
- Collect production samples and coordinate with Quality and Analytical teams to support in-process and finished-product testing.
- Maintain clean, safe, and organized production areas in accordance with site standards and 5S principles.
- Follow requirements for chemical handling, personal protective equipment, waste management, and environmental health and safety.
- Collaborate with Production, Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, Supply Chain,
and EHS to support safe and reliable manufacturing.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, process capability, efficiency, yield, and cost.
- Support equipment inspections, routine maintenance activities, and production-area readiness as assigned.
- Perform other production and chemistry-related responsibilities and projects as needed.
What We Seek
- Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related scientific or technical discipline.
- At least two years of related chemistry, chemical manufacturing, laboratory, or production experience, or an advanced degree with relevant hands-on experience.
- Experience following detailed procedures, batch records, SOPs, or other controlled manufacturing documentation.
- Strong commitment to laboratory and manufacturing safety, including the proper handling of chemicals and use of required PPE.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to maintain complete, accurate, and traceable records.
- Ability to identify abnormal conditions, communicate concerns promptly, and support structured troubleshooting.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple production priorities.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to collaborate in a team-oriented, cross-functional manufacturing environment.
Outstanding Candidates Will Have
- Experience in specialty chemicals, semiconductor materials, pharmaceutical manufacturing, advanced materials, or another controlled chemical-production environment.
- Experience with chemical synthesis, purification, filtration, distillation, blending, or related production processes.
- Familiarity with SAP or another ERP or manufacturing systems.
- Experience with Lean manufacturing, 5S, root-cause analysis, or Six Sigma tools.
- Knowledge of quality systems, deviation investigations, corrective actions, or controlled documentation practices.
- Demonstrated ability to identify and implement improvements related to safety, product quality, yield, process consistency, or efficiency.
What We Offer:
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📌 Production Chemist (Toronto)
🏢 Entegris
📍 Toronto