Laboratory Assistant

4 months ago


Guelph, Canada University of Guelph Full time

**Department**: LSD Agriculture and Food Laboratory
Position covered by the Collective Agreement with USW Local 4120

1 position: Temporary full-time from September 2024 to November 2024

Temporary absence of the regular incumbent

1 position: Temporary full-time from September 2024 to May 2025

Temporary absence of the regular incumbent

1 position: Temporary full-time from September 2024 to August 2025

Temporary absence of the regular incumbent

**General Purpose**

Laboratory Services Division (LSD) provides diagnostic and testing services to clients in private industry, government and academic organizations. A diverse service laboratory, LSD consists of two operational units: The Agriculture and Food Laboratory (AFL) and the Animal Health Laboratory (AHL). The Chemistry Unit (AFL) is seeking a laboratory assistant to play a broad supporting role for chromatographic based analysis, as well as other chemistry related testing approaches within the Unit.

**Duties and Responsibilities**
- Preparing samples for a variety of food and environmental samples (cleaning, chopping, grinding, weighing) and/or sub-sampling;
- Performing a variety of routine extraction and analytical clean up procedures and tests;
- Setting up instrument sequences and performing sample analysis under the guidance of laboratory technicians;
- Entering analytical results into LIMS;
- Preparing reagents and analytical standards;
- Verifying pipettes, thermometers, etc. and maintaining appropriate records for accreditation requirements;
- Discarding samples, solvents and reagents in compliance to health & safety standards and protocols;
- Complying with LSD guidelines and policies including Health and Safety, and Quality Assurance;
- Ensuring laboratory cleanliness and safety.

**Requirements**:

- One-year Community College diploma from a Laboratory Technician program in the Chemistry field, combined with relevant laboratory experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience;
- Demonstrated working experience with a variety of sample preparative techniques, extractions (liquid/liquid, solid phase, reflux and acid digestions) and rapid tests;
- Proven ability to work efficiently and effectively in light of new information, changing situations and different environments;
- Self-motivated, adaptive and able to work collaboratively in a team environment, within tight deadlines and mínimal supervision;
- Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and oral/written communication skills;
- Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety and WHMIS legislation in a laboratory environment;
- Experience working in a Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) accredited laboratory is an asset.

Employee Type: Temporary
Position Number: 10918215
Classification: USW, Local 4120 Salary: Band 3
USW Local 4120 Wage GridPosting Date: 08/26/2024
Closing Date: 09/02/2024


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