Production Chemist at Entegris, Scarborough

Production Chemist at Entegris in Scarborough. Full-time. $55,000 a year. Apply with swipeandhired.

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 great 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:
At Entegris, we invest in providing opportunity to our employees and promote from within. The new hire in this role will have the potential to grow and create relationships across the organization and be recognized for demonstrated success and adherence to company PACE values.

Our total rewards package goes above and beyond just a paycheck. Whether you’re looking to build your career, improve your health, or protect your wealth, we offer generous benefits to help you achieve your goals.

• Compensation: $55,0000- $65,000 per year range with actual pay dependent on candidate overall skills for the role. In addition to the base salary, employees will be eligible for a 5% shift differential.
• Generous RRSP plan with an impressive employer match

• Excellent health, dental and vision insurance packages to fit your needs

• Flexible work schedule and 10 paid holidays a year

• Vacation policy that empowers you to take the time you need to recharge

• Education assistance to support your learning journey

• Values-driven culture with colleagues that rally around People, Accountability, Creativity and Excellence.

At Entegris we are committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees and applicants. Our policy is to recruit, hire, train, and reward employees for their individual abilities, achievements and experience without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, marital or military status.