Chemistry Laboratory Technician

3 months ago

Toronto, Canada University of Toronto Full time

**Date Posted**:10/04/2024
**Req ID**: 39970
**Faculty/Division**: UofT Scarborough
**Department**: UTSC:Dept-Physical & Environmental Sci
**Campus**: University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC)
**Position Number**: 00057244

**Description**:
**About us**:
The University of Toronto Scarborough is a place of energy, enthusiasm and passion. Our commitment to inclusive excellence attracts the brightest learners, scholars and employees from around the globe. Our success has been made possible by the opportunity given to us by our Indigenous hosts to operate on their territory, and we cherish our continuing partnerships with these communities. The University of Toronto Scarborough is an exciting campus with unlimitedpotential. Join us on our journey.

The Department of Physical & Environmental Sciences is built on a strong foundation of dedicated staff and faculty. This Department is a multidisciplinary unit comprised of four primary groups: Chemistry, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies and Physics & Astronomy with faculty who are engaged in vital research to better understand our environment. This Department is a place where diversity fuels innovation. Discover a campus filled with energy, cultureand world changing ideas and facilities. Discover the University of Toronto Scarborough.

**Your opportunity**:
We are recruiting for a Chemistry Laboratory Technician to provide teaching support services for the undergraduate chemistry laboratories within the Department of Physical and Environmental Sciences. You will report to the Chemistry Laboratory Coordinator and contribute to the efficient and successful operations of the undergraduate chemistry labs. In coordination with other laboratory technical staff and course instructors, you will have specific course assignments, and be responsible for preparing all chemicals in the various forms and mixtures for delivery with required equipment to specific labs. The team of Laboratory Technicians are expected to work together in both set-up and clean-up after all chemistry courses. You will act as a resource to provide direction on procedures and practices, laboratory protocols and experimental procedures and equipment. Your essential role in maintaining standard operating procedures, equipment inventories, and catalogs of major assets has a direct impact on the lab experience of faculty and students, and the effectiveness of lab experiments.

**Your responsibilities will include**:

- Collaborating with staff and course instructors to determine lab set up requirements
- Setting-up lab/workshop according to research and/or course schedules
- Preparing, assembling and setting-up material, equipment and supplies used in teaching and/or research labs
- Following rules and procedural instructions when preparing chemical mixtures and/or solutions
- Documenting and maintaining standard operating procedures
- Ensuringthe safe handling of specialized lab equipment and materials while operating within close proximity to others
- Serving as a technical resource on laboratory protocols, and experimental procedures and equipment

**Essential Qualifications**:

- Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemistry or acceptable combination of equivalent experience.
- Minimum of two years of related job experience working in a laboratory setting, preferably in a post-secondary environment
- Must be able to operate the following equipment: Balances (both analytical and top-loading types), pH meters, spectrophotometers, ultra sonic baths, hot/stir plates, heating mantels, fume hoods, dishwashers, melting point analyzers, various types of scientific glassware, vacuum pumps, rotary evaporators, micro pipettes, personal computer, photocopier/printer
- Excellent verbal and written communication skill
- Excellent organizational skills with attention to details
- Demonstrated ability to work efficiently both independently and as part of a team
- Must have the ability to exercise sound judgment
- Must have the physical stamina to effectively carry out the duties associated with the position as this position involves a considerable amount of walking and standing on a daily basis and occasional lifting
- Must have first aidand CPR training, WHMIS, and Chemical Spill Clean-up training or be willing to be trained
- Applicants are also expected to show evidence of a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and the promotion of a respectful and collegial learning and working environment

**To be successful in this role you will be**:

- Accountable
- Approachable
- Cooperative
- Diligent
- Efficient
- Motivated self-learner

**Note**: A full job description is available upon request from the UTSC HR Office. Please note this is a **TERM **position for up to 1 year.

**Closing Date**: 10/20/2024, 11:59PM ET
**Employee Group**: USW
**Appointment Type**: Budget - Term
**Schedule**: Full-Time
**Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone**:
**Job Category**: Research Administration & Teaching

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