Lab Instrumentation Lead – Technical & Ops

University of Victoria; Victoria; On-site; CAD 84,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Victoria in Victoria, BC is seeking a Scientific Instrumentation Specialist to oversee departmental instrumentation and laboratory technology. The role ensures equipment reliability, safety, and alignment with teaching and research priorities, working with faculty, researchers, and students to drive technical excellence.

The successful candidate will lead instrument maintenance, optimization, and modernisation efforts, develop standardized workflows, and provide expert consultation

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Chemistry, Physics, Engineering or related discipline with instrumentation focus (required or strongly preferred).
• 3–5 years of relevant laboratory or technical experience preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and oversight for departmental instrumentation and lab equipment.
• Ensure shared instrumentation is reliable, safe, and well managed across its lifecycle.
• Provide technical consultation and support to faculty, researchers, instructors, and students.
• Lead implementation, improvement, and standardization of instrumentation practices and workflows.
• Develop and maintain expertise in advanced scientific instrumentation to support departmental needs.

Skills

Instrumentation knowledge

Technical problem-solving

Project management

Technical consultation

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in Chemistry/Physics/Engineering

Job description

University of Victoria in Victoria, BC is seeking a Scientific Instrumentation Specialist to oversee departmental instrumentation and laboratory technology. The role ensures equipment reliability, safety, and alignment with teaching and research priorities, working with faculty, researchers, and students to drive technical excellence.

The successful candidate will lead instrument maintenance, optimization, and modernisation efforts, develop standardized workflows, and provide expert consultation