Analytical Chemist, Global Institute for Food Security

**Analytical Chemist, Global Institute for Food Security**:
The Global Institute for Food Security (GIFS) is a rapidly expanding Institute based at the University of Saskatchewan. Our **Vision** is **a world where everyone has access to safe and nutritious food.** This is a bold vision, one that we will strive to achieve through investing in out talent. In line with our **Mission, we will work with our employees, partners, and stakeholders to discover, develop, and deliver innovative solutions for the production of globally sustainable food.**

We are guided by our Values of**:Innovation. Excellence. Collaboration. Integrity. Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.**

**PRIMARY PURPOSE**
The Analytical Chemist (Engineering Biology) is responsible for operating, programming, and maintaining mass spectrometers and high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) equipment, including analyzing associated data, for the development and implementation of high-throughput metabolomic and proteomic techniques.

**NATURE OF WORK**

Your work occurs in a laboratory outfitted with cutting-edge equipment, where there is continuous change and growth, with shifting and competing priorities. You will be part of a team that fosters a strong commitment to safety, a work atmosphere that is collaborative, open, positive, supportive, responsive, and transparent. Your success requires you to understand the interconnectedness of GIFS and the impact that changes and operations have on all the platforms, programs, customers, and the reputation of GIFS.

**ACCOUNTABILITIES**
- Operates and maintains quadrupole time-of-flight (Q-TOF), triple quadrupole (TQ), high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), and rapid solid phase extraction systems with a high degree of independence.
- Contributes to method development for LC-MS workflows, has high troubleshooting skills with both instruments and methods.
- Analyzes metabolomic and proteomic data generated by this equipment using the latest software and techniques.
- Assists in interfacing equipment and data with a laboratory information management system (LIMS), including assisting with troubleshooting automated laboratory workflows.
- Works closely with team members to execute the design-build-test-learn cycle of engineering biology projects and services. Trains team members in metabolomic and proteomic workflows.
- Devises innovative approaches for measuring key parameters that are currently unmeasured or difficult to measure.
- Consistently and clearly documents work using an electronic lab notebook.
- Implements quality control measures into automated systems to track performance and detect/predict failure events.
- Contributes to the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Quality Assurance (QA)/Quality Control (QC) programs through adherence to SOPs and QA/QC standards.
- Maintains a clean, safe, and orderly working environment in the laboratory.
- Acts as an advocate and ambassador for the Global Institute for Food Security and specifically the Engineering Biology Platform.
- The majority of the employee’s time will be spent on-site in the laboratory.

**QUALIFICATIONS**
- Graduate degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Engineering, or related field.
- At least 2 years experience directly operating LC-MS equipment (_e. _quadrupole time-of-flight (Q-TOF), and/or triple quadrupole (TQ), high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC)_)
- At least 2 years experience using software to analyze metabolomic or proteomic data (_e. MassHunter, Mass Profiler Professional, Chromeleon, Mass Frontier, TraceFinder_).
- Experience in laboratory protocol execution, troubleshooting, and starting new projects.
- Experience developing and implementing SOP’s, and training others in laboratory techniques.
- Experience working with a laboratory information management system (LIMS).
- Experience with molecular biology, microbiology, precision fermentation, or related data are considered assets.

**SKILLS**
- Capable of programming, operating, and maintaining mass spectrometry and liquid chromatography equipment.
- Strong interpersonal skills including experience collaborating with a diverse team of technical and non-technical staff members.
- Demonstrated protocol development and analytical skills including problem solving, troubleshooting, and recommending solutions.
- Passionate about learning new technologies and creating innovative solutions.
- Effective organizational skills and the acumen to handle complex situations and manage multiple objectives with competing deadlines.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills including experience organizing information and presenting to technical and non-technical audiences.
- Ability to establish and maintain the level of professional relationships that support exceptional collaboration within GIFS.

**Department**: Global Institute for Food Security (GIFS)
**Status**: Permanent
**Employment Group**: Research Positions - Non-union
**Full Time Equivalent (