Production Chemist (Semiconductor Materials)

Location: Scarborough, Ontario, Canada; 12-hour shifts rotating between day and night every month

Salary: CAD 55,000–65,000 per year, plus a 5% shift differential

Company

hirify.global develops advanced materials supporting the semiconductor industry and operates a specialty chemical manufacturing site in Toronto, Ontario.

What you will do

• Perform chemical manufacturing activities according to procedures, batch records, work instructions, and production schedules.
• Set up, operate, and monitor production equipment and chemical processes, including handling raw materials, intermediates, and finished products.
• Complete batch records, production logs, labels, inventory transactions, and other traceable documentation.
• Monitor process parameters, communicate deviations and safety concerns, and support troubleshooting, investigations, root-cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Collect samples and coordinate with Quality and Analytical teams for in-process and finished-product testing.
• Maintain safe, organized production areas and collaborate with Production, Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and EHS on reliable manufacturing and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• 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 chemical handling and required PPE.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain complete, accurate, and traceable records.
• Ability to identify abnormal conditions, communicate concerns promptly, and support structured troubleshooting.
• Strong organizational, written, verbal communication, and teamwork skills in a cross-functional manufacturing environment.

Nice to 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 system.
• Experience with Lean manufacturing, 5S, root-cause analysis, or Six Sigma tools.
• Knowledge of quality systems, deviation investigations, corrective actions, or controlled documentation practices.
• Experience implementing improvements related to safety, product quality, yield, process consistency, or efficiency.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time role with a rotating 12-hour day/night shift schedule.
• RRSP plan with employer matching, health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 10 paid holidays, vacation time, and a flexible work schedule.
• Education assistance and opportunities for internal growth and cross-organizational relationships.
• Values-driven culture centered on People, Accountability, Creativity, and Excellence.