IPEX is one of the North American leading providers of advanced plastic piping systems. Our mission is to shape a better tomorrow by connecting people with water and energy. We currently have an exciting opportunity as a Research and Development (R&D) Co-Op student. This role is based in our office in Mississauga, Ontario, and reports to the R&D Team Leader. Join a family of people-centric professionals, thought leaders, rapid thinkers, entrepreneurs in spirit, and status quo-fighters! Job Summary The R&D Group (IPEX Technologies Inc.) specializes in polymer formulation development, product testing for standards conformance, troubleshooting failures, and evaluating new ingredients to maintain and enhance IPEXs product portfolio and market position. Principal Responsibilities Contribute to developing new or improving existing vinyl formulations. Evaluate physical, mechanical, chemical, thermal, and rheological properties of polymers such as PVC, CPVC, ABS, PE, PP, PVDF. Assist in sourcing raw materials through ingredient evaluation projects. Participate in extrusion and injection molding trials. Use analytical tools to identify root causes of product failures. Apply statistical analysis tools to validate findings. Write technical lab reports and present experimental results to the team. Maintain laboratory notebooks and project records using FileMaker Pro databases. Support R&D initiatives like 5S and maintain a clean, organized workspace. Qualifications & Experience Pursuing a degree in Chemical Engineering, Nanotechnology Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field in Materials or Polymer Science. Previous co-op experience in plastics industry or R&D preferred. Experience with DOE and statistical tools like Minitab is a plus. Ability to follow SOPs and safety protocols. Strong communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills. Motivated, organized, results-driven, with a professional attitude. IPEX is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities during the recruitment process. Candidates can request accommodations by contacting HR at talentacquisition@. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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R&D Co-Op Student