Chemical Technologist

6 hours ago

Kingston, Ontario, Canada Queen's University Full time

About Queen's University

Queen's University is a leading research-intensive institution that offers a transformative student learning experience. Our employment opportunities are diverse and exciting, with a wide range of globally recognized research, faculty administration, engineering & construction, athletics & recreation, power generation, corporate shared services, and more.

We are committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcome applications from individuals from equity-seeking groups, including women, racialized/visible minorities, Indigenous/Aboriginal peoples, persons with a disability, persons who identify in the LGBTQ+ community, and others who reflect the diversity of Canadian society.

Job Summary

1. Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will assist in delivering a seamless undergraduate laboratory program, anticipating and providing solutions to problems without interruption of the program. They will instruct and oversee undergraduate students and teaching assistants in matters related to safety, operation of laboratory and scientific equipment. Additionally, they will assist principal investigators, graduate students, and research associates in the design, purchase, construction, and maintenance of research equipment.

2. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Techniques

The incumbent requires an Ontario (3-year) diploma in Chemical Engineering Technology or Chemical Technology, as well as several years of practical experience in the field of chemical engineering and/or several years of experience in the chemical process industry. They must possess skills in instrumental analysis, design, assembly, interface, maintenance, and repair of bench and pilot plant scale equipment, as well as knowledge of the properties of chemicals and chemical mixtures, electrical and electronics in laboratory applications, machine shop procedures, and computer software in data acquisition systems.

3. Supervision and Instruction

The incumbent will instruct faculty, students, and co-workers working in the undergraduate laboratories with respect to safety and provide instruction to undergraduate, teaching assistants, post-graduates, research associates, and academic staff in the proper usage of various departmental equipment and analytical instruments.

4. Interactions and Communication

The successful candidate will interact daily with undergraduate students, teaching assistants, and academic staff on issues pertaining to the undergraduate program. They will also interact with graduate students, faculty, and research associates in connection with their research, build good working relations with other groups to resource goods and services, and liaise with the University's Environmental Health and Safety Department in matters related to chemical storage, waste disposal, and other safety issues.

5. Work Assignment and Supervision

The incumbent works independently, reporting directly to the Department Manager. They will work directly with the originator until completion, initiating changes or redesigning equipment in consultation with the originator. The originator may be a faculty member, graduate student, researcher, Department Manager, or Department Head.

6. Problem-Solving and Standard Procedures

The successful candidate will apply common sense to trouble-shooting techniques in the undergraduate laboratory, design, construct, assemble apparatus, and write/recommend and review Standard Operating Procedures for equipment and experimental procedures. They will also review or establish safety protocols for the Competitive Teams.

7. Departmental Information

The incumbent will be responsible for maintaining approximately $4 million worth of laboratory equipment, including undergraduate and research equipment. They will work in areas where toxic, flammable, explosive, carcinogenic chemicals, and bio-hazardous materials are utilized and stored.

8. Unusual Factors

The successful candidate must work in areas where toxic, flammable, explosive, carcinogenic chemicals, and bio-hazardous materials are utilized and stored. They must also adhere to legislated safety guidelines and ensure the safe operation of all equipment, advise others of their potentially dangerous operation of equipment, and correct them.

9. General Comments

The incumbent must deal with conflicting demands and frequent interruptions. They will contribute to numerous activities in the Department and University activities, such as Homecoming, Orientation, Hechmet, often representing the Department.

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