Polymer Science R&D Co-op

Build polymer science experience with IPEX’s R&D Group in Mississauga, supporting formulation development, materials testing, and laboratory analysis.

As a Winter 2027 R&D Co-op Student, you will support polymer formulation development and product testing at IPEX Technologies Inc. The group evaluates ingredients, investigates field failures, and maintains IPEX’s product portfolio. Your work may involve PVC, CPVC, ABS, PE, PP, and PVDF, alongside extrusion or injection molding trials.

• Evaluate polymer physical, mechanical, chemical, thermal, and rheological properties
• Assist raw material sourcing through ingredient evaluation projects
• Run extrusion and injection molding trials with the team
• Use statistical analysis tools to validate finding significance
• Maintain laboratory notebooks and Filemaker Pro project records

• Pursue Chemical Engineering, Nanotechnology Engineering, or Biomedical Engineering
• Equivalent Materials Science or Polymer Science studies accepted
• Previous plastics industry or R&D co-op experience preferred
• DOE or Minitab experience considered an asset
• Ability to follow SOPs and communicate effectively

Strengthen your polymer science foundation through ingredient evaluation, processing trials, statistical analysis, and disciplined laboratory documentation.