Impact Chemistry, Inc. works closely with industrial partners to address their unique technical challenges. We engage with companies in the semi-conductor, battery, cleantech, and bio-products sectors. Synthetic chemistry or process development solutions are accomplished by our technical team in our 3000 ft2 wet chemistry laboratory. Our creative and talented team is what makes us an exceptional solution for our clients.

We are currently recruiting a Development Scientist with expertise in inorganic or organometallic chemistry to work with our semi-conductor clients. This exclusive on-site employment is located at 945 Princess Street, Kingston, ON with a flexible start date of April 16, 2025.

Development Scientists are responsible for designing and safely carrying out laboratory-based experiments to support product, process, and application development projects. They will also carry out general tasks related to the overall maintenance and safe day-to-day operations of a chemical laboratory.

At Impact Chemistry, we value a work-life balance and offer employees flexible working arrangements (as the role allows), equitable compensation, a benefits program including pension, medical, paramedical and dental without a probation period, and paid time off, including vacation and sick time.

Impact Chemistry values equity, diversity and inclusion and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. We thank you for your interest, but please note that only those applicants considered for an interview will be contacted.

All candidates must be highly flexible, capable of efficient time management and must have at minimum, a PhD or MSc (with 2+ years industrial experience) in synthetic inorganic or organometallic chemistry. Postdoctoral or industrial experience is a strong asset. A description of qualifications and responsibilities appears below. In the cover letter, please describe the extent of your experience in the following areas:

Inorganic or organometallic chemistry with particular emphasis on synthesis, purification, and isolation of air-sensitive/pyrophoric materials and safe handling of air-sensitive/pyrophoric reagents using glovebox and Schlenk line techniques

Provide details on the range of metals and types of materials synthesized, and characterization expertise (e.g. NMR, TGA/DSC, GC, HPLC, surface analysis, etc.)

Highlight your ability to problem-solve and troubleshoot technical challenges

Highlight your ability to work efficiently, safely and collaboratively in a laboratory setting

Highlight your ability to effectively communicate ideas concisely to all levels of understanding, in both written and verbal formats

Roles and Responsibilities

Design and carryout laboratory-based experiments and analysis, in accordance with Impact Chemistry health and safety policies

Review scientific literature and use personal judgement to suggest experimental protocols to solve technical challenges and test new hypotheses

Prepare technical reports for internal and external use

Quality work, completed in a timely fashion, with variances noted and recorded

Accurate record keeping using the approved tracking processes, such as the Electronic Lab Notebook software

Analyze hazards and proactively develop and implement methods to reduce risk

Communicate and interact effectively with fellow technical team members

Have a passion for chemistry, working safely, collaboratively and helping our clients achieve their goals

Qualification Requirements

PhD or MSc (with 2+ years industrial experience) in synthetic inorganic or organometallic chemistry postdoctoral or industrial experience is an asset

Demonstrated leadership skills are an asset

Understanding of health, safety, and environmental requirements in a chemistry laboratory environment

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the desire to be a part of an effective team

Strong skills in MS Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook)

Currently legally permitted to work in Canada