Chemical Technician

 

Chemical Technician- Durabond Products Limited

Job details
Location: 55 Underwriters Road, Scarborough, ON M1R 3B4
Work Location: On site
Salary: 37.00 hourly / 30 to 35 hours per week
Terms of employment: Permanent employment, Full time
Start Date: Starts as soon as possible
Vacancies: 1 vacancy

Job Requirements
Languages: English
Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years
On site: Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment: Odours, Dusty
Work setting: Research institute, laboratory or centre

Tasks

• Perform custom colour matching for stucco, paints, coatings, and specialty construction finishes by developing and adjusting pigment formulations to accurately replicate customer-provided samples and colour standards.
• Operate advanced colour measurement instruments, including the HunterLab spectrophotometer and Nix Spectro 2 colour sensor, to obtain and analyze colourimetric data such as CIE Lab* values, RGB values, colour differences (Delta E), and spectral reflectance data.
• Utilize colour matching software systems, including Isomatch and EZMatch, to generate initial pigment formulations and optimize colour recipes for production and customer-specific requirements.
• Operate Hero automated colorant dispensing systems integrated with TintWise software to accurately dispense pigment formulations for laboratory sample preparation and colour development.
• Develop, evaluate, and refine pigment formulations to achieve precise colour accuracy, batch-to-batch consistency, and compliance with customer and architectural specifications.
• Create, maintain, and document proprietary colour standards, master panels, and formulation databases to ensure repeatability and traceability of custom colour matches.
• Prepare architectural sample boards and decorative finish presentations (stucco, coatings, metallic, brick, stone, textured, and woodgrain effects) for commercial construction applications.
• Produce custom samples and mock-ups for large-scale architectural projects while ensuring colour accuracy and aesthetic consistency.
• Conduct quality control and quality assurance testing on raw materials, in-process materials, and finished products to ensure compliance with company specifications and performance standards.
• Perform laboratory testing including hiding power, opacity, specific gravity, viscosity (Brookfield), flow retention, setting time (Vicat), and particle size distribution (sieve analysis).
• Analyze laboratory and QC data to identify trends, troubleshoot production issues, and recommend corrective actions.
• Investigate and resolve colour, texture, and performance discrepancies through laboratory testing, formulation adjustments, and technical analysis.
• Document colour formulations, laboratory test results, QA records, and technical reports to ensure traceability and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with production, technical services, sales, and manufacturing teams to support product development, custom colour programs, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Perform calibration, maintenance, and verification of laboratory instruments and colour measurement equipment to ensure accuracy and reliability.
• Maintain laboratory safety procedures, quality management systems, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) in accordance with company requirements.

Experience and specialization

Analytical techniques

• Spectroscopy
• Sampling

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Excel, EZMATCH, ISOMATCH

Area of work experience

• Analysis
• Process troubleshooting
• Product development and formulation
• Quality assurance and control

Type of industry experience

• Industrial and inorganic chemicals
• Organic and specialty chemical products

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Judgement
• Organized

How to apply
By email
jobatdurabondproductslimited@gmail.com

By phone

416-759-4474 Between 08:00 AM and 05:00 PM
(pre-scheduled appointment is preferred, but not a strict requirement)

In person

55 Underwriters Road
Toronto, ON M1R 3B4
Hours of operation :  Monday to Friday Between 08:00 AM and 05:00 PM