Analytical Chemist

**About us**

Our work environment includes:

- Modern research laboratory and office setting
- Flexible hours
- Work-from-home days

**Role**:

- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in aqueous and biological samples.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Lead method development and method validation initiatives, primarily related to trace analysis of PFAS in aqueous and biological samples using LC-MS/MS based methods.
- Lead the day-to-day operation and management of the analytical chemistry laboratory.
- Perform routine operation and maintenance of laboratory instruments, including LC-MS/MS and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) systems.
- Prepare technical/progress reports.
- Provide technical assistance the senior project scientists and principal investigators.
- Lead any laboratory compliance and audit activities.
- May be required to deliver oral presentations at technical meetings and attend appropriate technical workshops.

**Qualifications and Experience**:

- Ph.D. or MSc. in Science (PhD in Analytical Chemistry is preferred but other analytical experience will also be considered).
- Must be able to work onsite at Simon Fraser University Burnaby Campus, Burnaby, BC.
- Experience with laboratory supervision, laboratory operations and organization,
- Experience in the operation and maintenance of LC-MS/MS systems.
- Experience in solid-phase extraction (SPE) techniques for sample extraction and clean-up of aqueous and biological samples.
- Excellent organizational, time and priority management skills.
- Ability to work independently or as a part of a team.
- Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills.
- Flexible and able to manage competing deadlines.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 24 months

**Salary**: $38,000.00-$65,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Burnaby, BC V5A 1S6: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2023-05-15