Temporary Research Technologist

Salary :

$65,000 - 70,000 yearly

Company : Hf Sinclair

Job Type : Full Time

Mississauga, Canada

Job Description - Temporary Research Technologist

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 environment

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 environment 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.

Our One HF Sinclair Culture:

At HF Sinclair, we are united through our One HF Sinclair Culture, which is underpinned by our five core values of Safety, Integrity, Teamwork, Ownership and Inclusion. Developed to empower our people, our five core cultural values are at the heart of everything we do and extend to how we engage our stakeholders. These values influence our decisions, shape our behaviors and keep us connected across the entire organization. We maintain a true Safety culture for our employees, communities, environments and customers. Our goal is to make sure everyone returns home safely each day. We have a long-standing commitment to Integrity and ethical behavior and do what is right for our employees, investors, communities and the environment. We encourage employees to Step Up and Stand Out by championing a culture of Teamwork and Ownership. We foster a culture of Inclusion by encouraging diversity of experiences, viewpoints and backgrounds. What makes each of us different, together makes us stronger.

About HF Sinclair Corporation

HF Sinclair Corporation, headquartered in Dallas, Texas, is an independent energy company that produces and markets high-value light products such as gasoline, diesel fuel, jet fuel, renewable diesel and other specialty products. HF Sinclair owns and operates refineries located in Kansas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Wyoming, Washington and Utah and markets its refined products principally in the Southwest U.S., the Rocky Mountains extending into the Pacific Northwest and in other neighboring Plains states. HF Sinclair supplies high-quality fuels to more than 1,500 branded stations and licenses the use of the Sinclair brand at more than 300 additional locations throughout the country. In addition, subsidiaries of HF Sinclair produce and market base oils and other specialized lubricants in the U.S., Canada and the Netherlands, and export products to more than 80 countries. Through its subsidiaries, HF Sinclair produces renewable diesel at two of its facilities in Wyoming and also at its facility in Artesia, New Mexico. HF Sinclair provides petroleum product and crude oil transportation, terminalling, storage and throughput services to its refineries and the petroleum industry.

Equal Opportunity Employer

HF Sinclair Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other prohibited ground of discrimination.

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