GLP Laboratory Technician - Chemistry

University of Guelph; Guelph; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Guelph's Agriculture & Food Laboratory seeks a skilled analytical chemist to coordinate, lead and perform complex residue and trace contaminant analyses on diverse matrices, following ISO 17025, SCC, CALA and OECD GLP standards. You will ensure quality records and client-focused reporting.

Responsibilities include operating GC-MS/MS and LC-MS/MS, coordinating testing schedules, guiding staff, performing data reduction, and advancing method validation and continuous lab

Qualifications

• Two-year college diploma in Chemical Technology or Chemistry.
• Experience in analytical chemistry and data handling.
• Experience with chromatography and method validation is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Set-up, operation, and troubleshooting of GC-MS/MS and LC-MS/MS systems.
• Coordinate weekly testing schedules within the team.
• Review GLP study plans and ensure quality records.
• Oversee bench-level staff supporting multiple projects.
• Perform in-depth data reduction and report results to clients.
• Contribute to method improvements and validation testing.
• Collaborate on continuous lab operations improvements.
• Provide guidance to staff on analytical projects.
• Perform general laboratory duties as required.

Skills

Analytical chemistry

Data analysis

Quality assurance

Team collaboration

GLP knowledge

Education

Two-year diploma in Chemical Technology or Chemistry

Tools

GC-MS/MS

LC-MS/MS

Excel

ChemStation

MassHunter

Analyst

Multiquant

SCIEX OS

Job description

Location: Guelph, ON, CA, N1G 2W1

Primary Category Page: Staff and Management

Division: LSD Agriculture and Food Laboratory

Requisition ID: 2973

Department: LSD AFL Chemistry Unit

Position covered by the Collective Agreement with USW Local 4120

General Purpose

Working within the Chemistry Unit of the Agriculture & Food Laboratory and adhering to specific work unit protocols and SOP’s, the successful candidate will co-ordinate, lead and perform a wide variety of complex residue and trace contaminant analysis on various matrices and biohazardous materials, including atypical matrices and legal samples. A wide variety of analytical methods will be followed in adherence to ISO 17025, SCC, CALA and OECD GLP standards for quality assurance control and maintaining all related records.

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


• Review and adherence to GLP project Study Plans


• 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)


• One year of 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


• Working knowledge of method validation techniques within an OECD GLP laboratory environment


• Experience working in an environment requiring a high level of flexibility and ability to respond quickly to changing project priorities and client requirements


• Good working knowledge of computers and desktop/instrumentation software (i.e. Excel, Word, ChemStation, MassHunter, Analyst, Multiquant, SCIEX OS)


• 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


• Experience working in an OECD GLP laboratory is considered an asset.

Employee Type: Regular

Position Number: 10486012

Classification: USW, Local 4120 Salary: Band 5

USW Local 4120 Wage Grid

At the University of Guelph, fostering a culture of inclusion is an institutional imperative. The University invites and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in employment, who may contribute to further diversification of our Institution.

Posting Date: 10/05/2026

Closing Date: 10/12/2026