Laboratory Technician, Centre for Advancement of

Fleming is located in the heart of the Kawartha Lakes Region in Central Ontario, Traditional Mississauga Anishinaabe Territory and covered by the Williams Treaties,1923... a beautiful place to live and work, surrounded by natural beauty and a mere 90 minutes north-east of Toronto. The College’s 6,800 full-time and 10,000 part-time students, including hundreds of international students from countries around the world, attend at campus locations in Peterborough, Lindsay, Haliburton and Cobourg. Fleming offers more than 100 full-time programs in Environmental and Natural Resource Sciences, Fine Arts, General Arts and Science, Technology, Skilled Trades, Community Development, Health, Business, and Justice as well as other Continuing Education courses.

We are also extremely proud of our more than 85,000 Fleming alumni who are contributing to their communities in the region, across the province and around the world.

**What Are We About?**:
**What This Position is About**:
The Centre for Advancement of Water and Wastewater Technologies (CAWT) Laboratory Technician will assist in the installation, decommission, and operation of a wide range of experiments, technologies and laboratory instruments in the Centre for Advancement of Water and Wastewater Technologies (CAWT) at the Frost Campus and remote locations.

The incumbent will conduct laboratory analyses as required for water and wastewater treatment research in an accredited lab (ISO 17025:2017) within set timelines and in adherence to established methods. They will keep detailed records and follow standard operating procedures, work instructions, and health and safety protocols, etc. as developed by the CAWT Manager, CAWT Laboratory Coordinator, and Research Scientist.

They will ensure integrity of data collected through laboratory methods and procedures and ensure it is recorded and backed up in accordance with accepted laboratory procedures. They will follow quality control (assurance) measures to ensure repeatability and data integrity. They will be responsible for maintaining and calibrating laboratory equipment and infrastructure, as well as assist in troubleshooting and repair work. Occasionally the incumbent will be expected to provide guidance and supervision to student workers.

They will ensure safe, accurate and effective use of facilities, equipment and instrumentation, and that all health and safety procedures are followed for the protection of students, staff, faculty, and visitors. They may on occasion provide training on analytical methods, lab practices, and project operations to student workers, co-ops, interns.

**_ Please Note: This position has been designated as on-site 100% of the time and on occasion must be willing to work evenings and weekends when work demands._**

**For More Information**:
For a complete job description, please refer to the document found here: Job Description

¿**What We Are Looking For**:

- 2-Year Diploma in Analytical Chemistry, Molecular Biology, Organic Chemistry, Water or Wastewater Engineering or other similar science related discipline.
- 1-3 years of practical, related working experience in the following:

- Practical, related working experience in analytical methods and with analytical instrumentation: DO probes, handheld multi-meters, titrators, biochemical oxygen demand, digesters, autoclaves (as examples).
- Practical, related working experience in the following: Analytical and Environmental Chemistry methods, and instrumentation, including Mass Spectrometry, Atomic Absorption, ICP Spectrometry, Ion Chromatography.
- Working knowledge of analytical chemistry techniques including analysis of water, wastewater, and soil samples.
- Experience working on research projects or lab-based experiments, including set up, execution and decommission.
- Strong interpersonal, planning and communication skills required.
- Practical experience in organizational techniques and inventory control.
- High level of analytical and problem solving expertise.
- Intermediate proficiency using Microsoft Office programs.
- Experience with and knowledge of health and safety legislation.

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