Research Scientist

This is a temporary, full time support staff position replacing a bargaining unit employee. This position will start as soon as possible and end December 22, 2023. Working 35 hours per week at an hourly rate of $39.15, reporting to the Associate Director, Research Operations.

**Specific Accountabilities**:

- Technical Duties:

- a) Develop and lead research projects from proposal development to project completion;
- b) Mentor students on applied research activities and assign work and oversee the students;
- c) Conduct research activities including literature review, data analysis, and experimentation in collaboration with researchers and industry partners in the area of water, bio-process and materials;
- d) Lead laboratory analysis and design of experiments for research projects:
- design,
- implementation,
- installation,
- calibration
- documentation;
e) Provide consultancy support to partners, industry representatives for development of new projects
- f) Help to prepare technical reports and presentation for research partners
- g) Work with researchers to design and develop work plans and coordinate time lines for project completion
- h) Attend meetings with research teams and industry partners to update activities
- i) Help the supervisor with coordination of research student’s activities
- j) Help with selection, installation and implementation of various laboratory equipment and installation.
- k) Maintaining equipment and instrumentation in lab in terms of regular maintenance repairs:
- Scheduling regular maintenance
- Keeping usage logs for equipment

l) Keeping up with overall lab maintenance consumables:
- Ordering auxiliary equipment
- Gas and liquid ordering
- General lab materials, gloves, glasses etc.

m) Ensure that the projects comply with health and safety regulations, College policies, WHMIS, and chemical storage and handling
- n) Ensure that quality standards are maintained
- Administration Duties:
- b) Work with the supervisor and Applied Research and Innovation Office to prepare purchase orders
- c) Liaising with research partners, suppliers, contractors, and relevant authorities for purchasing as well as executing required tasks
- d) Work with supervisor and Applied Research and Innovation Office for project management within cost and time constrained environments.
- e) Work with Supervisor to develop task list for research students
- f) Support the Research Lead in collaboration with Applied Research Outreach Coordinator to prepare content for promotional literature such as website content, brochures or flyers and coordinates printing and distribution
- g) Help with tours to future partners, major contributors and guests**Qualifications**:

- 4 year degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering or Related Science or Engineering Degrees
- Minimum of 2 years experience with Proposal and Grant Applications
- Minimum of 2 years experience conducting and leading academic/industry research projects
- Experience with laboratory analytical instruments.
- Familiar with laboratory experiments and procedures
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft office
- Strong commitment to overall health and safety
- Well-developed analytical, problem-solving and evaluation skills required to troubleshoot, problem-solve and provide analytical solutions to a wide variety of situations.

Lambton College is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free selection process. If contacted regarding this competition, please advise the interview coordinator of accommodation measures you may require during our selection process. Information received relating to accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially.