Laboratory Technician, Chemistry

6 days ago


Guelph, Canada University of Guelph Full time

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

Temporary full-time from 11/18/2024 to 08/29/2025
Temporary Absence of the Regular Incumbent

**General Purpose**

**Duties and Responsibilities**
- Set-up, operation, and trouble-shooting of laboratory instrumentation and equipment (such as GC-MS/MS or LC-MS/MS systems)
- Coordinating weekly testing schedules within the team
- Overseeing bench-level laboratory assistant activities supporting various projects
- Performing in-depth data reduction on data received from a variety of instrumentation
- Reviewing, approving and reporting results to clients
- Conducting method improvements and validation testing
- Collaborating with other staff on continuous improvement of laboratory operations
- Providing functional guidance to other staff on analytical projects
- Performing general laboratory duties as required

**Requirements**:
Two year Community College diploma (Chemical Technology or Chemistry program) plus some experience in a related field or, an equivalent combination of education and experience. Thorough knowledge and experience in analytical chemistry and/or biochemistry; proven experience in conducting complex analysis in a client-focused, high volume lab; demonstrated experience setting up, operating and trouble-shooting advanced chromatographic analytical equipment and performing data-reduction on outputs; high level of attention to detail; excellent organizational and time management skills; demonstrated experience troubleshooting analytical methodologies; proven experience directly interfacing with clients and delivering time-sensitive results; excellent understanding of control charting and QA/QC standards; working knowledge of method validation techniques within an ISO 17025 laboratory environment; experience working in an environment requiring a high level of flexibility and ability to respond quickly to changing submission loads and client requirements; good working knowledge of computers and desktop/instrumentation software (i.e. Excel, Word, ChemStation, Empower, Analyst, Multiquant); good understanding of laboratory health & safety practices and related acts; demonstrated self-motivation combined with the proven ability to work both independently and as a team member in a high-throughput analytical laboratory; strong oral and written communication skills.

Employee Type: Cover
Position Number: 10486014
Classification: USW, Local 4120 Salary: Band 5
USW Local 4120 Wage GridPosting Date: 11/12/2024
Closing Date: 11/19/2024



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