Scientist Jobs in Ontario

A Scientist in the chemistry industry is a professional who conducts rigorous experiments, studies, and research to further knowledge about the composition, structure, and properties of substances. They play a crucial role in discovering and developing new medicines, materials, products, or processes for manufacturing. Key tasks include creating and testing hypotheses, analyzing data, writing reports, and presenting findings. Essential skills for a Chemistry Scientist include analytical thinking, problem-solving, attention to detail, and proficiency in using sophisticated laboratory equipment and software tools. They should also have excellent written and oral communication skills to effectively share their research findings.

Chemistry Scientists should have at least a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or a related field, although many positions require a Master's degree or PhD. Certifications, such as Certified Chemist or Certified Professional Chemist, can further enhance their credibility in the field. Individuals aspiring to become a Scientist in the chemistry industry often start their careers in roles such as Laboratory Assistant, where they gain hands-on experience with laboratory procedures and equipment, or Research Assistant, where they contribute to scientific studies under the guidance of experienced researchers. Some may also work as a Chemical Technician, performing routine chemical tests and assisting with research projects.

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Test Development Engineer

  • Kanata, ON
  • 1 day ago
  • Kanata, ON
  • 1 day ago

Test Development Engineer Job Description Looking for an experienced Test Engineer to become part of a growing Test Development team. As a Test Development Engineer, you will be required to take...

Sr. Software Development Engineer

  • Markham, ON
  • 1 day ago
  • Markham, ON
  • 1 day ago

WHAT YOU DO AT AMD CHANGES EVERYTHING We care deeply about transforming lives with AMD technology to enrich our industry, our communities, and the world. Our mission is to build great products...

Are you inspired by invention? Is problem solving through teamwork in your DNA? Do you like the idea of seeing how your work impact the bigger picture? If the answer is yes to any of these and...

Scientist I - Analytical Operations

  • Whitby, ON
  • 2 days ago
  • Whitby, ON
  • 2 days ago

Job Description Scientist I Analytical Operations (Afternoon or Weekend Shift) Summary: Provide analytical support in the Laboratory Operations Department by following standard practices....

Analytical Scientist

  • Windsor, ON
  • 4 days ago
  • Windsor, ON
  • 4 days ago

Using analytical techniques and instrumentation such as HPLC (high performance liquid chromatography), UHPLC, GC and spectroscopy (IR, UV, MS)....

Software Development Engineer II, Device Privacy And Data Handling

  • Toronto, ON
  • 4 days ago
  • Toronto, ON
  • 4 days ago

The Device Privacy and Data Handling team is responsible for building solutions to help ensure we retain the trust of customers who own Amazon devices. Our services help teams at Amazon comply...

Deep Learning SW Development Engineer - Training Libraries

  • Markham, ON
  • 7 days ago
  • Markham, ON
  • 7 days ago

WHAT YOU DO AT AMD CHANGES EVERYTHING We care deeply about transforming lives with AMD technology to enrich our industry, our communities, and the world. Our mission is to build great products...

Software Development Engineer 2 (6 month contract)

  • Markham, ON
  • 8 days ago
  • Markham, ON
  • 8 days ago

WHAT YOU DO AT AMD CHANGES EVERYTHING We care deeply about transforming lives with AMD technology to enrich our industry, our communities, and the world. Our mission is to build great products...

Senior Machine Learning Scientist

  • Toronto, ON
  • 8 days ago
  • Toronto, ON
  • 8 days ago

Your role As a Senior Machine Learning Scientist, you will play a leading role in designing the next generation of foundation models of gene regulatory networks powered by Vevos large scale single-cell...

Sr. Data Integration and Development Engineer

  • Toronto, ON
  • 8 days ago
  • Toronto, ON
  • 8 days ago

Requisition ID: 222859 Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture. Join a friendly, passionate, and seasoned team who is committed to...

Scientist, Radiochemist

  • Ottawa, ON
  • 9 days ago
  • Ottawa, ON
  • 9 days ago

We are currently recruiting for a Scientist, Radiochemist for our production facility in Kanata, Ontario. Location : On-site; 447 March Road, Kanata, ON....

Senior Software Development Engineer-MLOps

  • Toronto, ON
  • 10 days ago
  • Toronto, ON
  • 10 days ago

and reliable solutions Building MLOps platform primarily using Kubeflow, and other ML ecosystem framework and services for building a unified ML Development experience Effectively engage with data scientists...

System Level Diagnostic Development Engineer

  • Markham, ON
  • 11 days ago
  • Markham, ON
  • 11 days ago

WHAT YOU DO AT AMD CHANGES EVERYTHING We care deeply about transforming lives with AMD technology to enrich our industry, our communities, and the world. Our mission is to build great products...

Profiling Tool Development Engineer - AI

  • Markham, ON
  • 14 days ago
  • Markham, ON
  • 14 days ago

WHAT YOU DO AT AMD CHANGES EVERYTHING We care deeply about transforming lives with AMD technology to enrich our industry, our communities, and the world. Our mission is to build great products...

Pharmacovigilance Scientist (Senior Manager)

  • Markham, ON
  • 14 days ago
  • Markham, ON
  • 14 days ago

Description Working in collaboration with the Global Safety Officer (GSO), the PV Scientist has primary responsibility for the execution as safety signal detection and case series data analyses for...

Scientist Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Data Scientist Nanodegree Program
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Software Engineering for Data Scientists Course
Software engineering skills are increasingly important for data scientists. In this course, you'll learn best practices for writing software, working with Python packages, and building web data...
Quantum Mechanics for Scientists and Engineers 2
This course covers key topics in the use of quantum mechanics in many modern applications in science and technology, introduces core advanced concepts such as spin, identical particles, the...

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Salary for Scientist Jobs in Ontario

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Scientists in Ontario offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
45.7%
Doctorate Degree
26.4%
Master's Degree
24.5%
Associate's Degree
1.5%
High School or GED
1.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
0.7%
Some College
0.1%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Scientists in Ontario
None
32.8%
Less than 1 year
18.1%
1-2 years
16.9%
4-6 years
11.4%
6-8 years
7.8%
2-4 years
7.0%
10+ years
6.0%

Qualifications / Skill Sets

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