Laboratory Technician - Chemistry

Ontario University Athletics; Guelph; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established institution is seeking a dedicated individual to join their Laboratory Services Division. This role involves coordinating complex residue and trace contaminant analyses while ensuring adherence to quality standards such as ISO 17025. The successful candidate will operate advanced chromatographic systems, oversee laboratory assistant activities, and interact directly with clients to deliver timely results. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a high-throughput analytical laboratory environment, where your skills in analytical chemistry and biochemistry will be put to the test. Join a team that values inclusion and innovation in scientific research.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in analytical chemistry or biochemistry.
• Experience with advanced chromatographic analytical equipment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and perform residue and trace contaminant analysis.
• Set-up and troubleshoot laboratory instrumentation.

Skills

Analytical Chemistry

Biochemistry

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Communication Skills

Education

Community College diploma in Chemical Technology or Chemistry

Tools

GC-MS/MS

LC-MS/MS

Excel

Word

ChemStation

Empower

Analyst

Multiquant

Job description

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Primary Category Page: Staff and Management

Division: Laboratory Services Division

Requisition ID: 1140

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

Temporary full-time from 02/24/2025 to 01/09/2026
Temporary Absence of the Regular Incumbent

If you are a current employee of the University of Guelph you must apply on the internal Career Page in order to be considered as an internal applicant.
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Duties and Responsibilities

Working within the Chemistry Unit of the Agriculture & Food Laboratory and adhering to specific work unit protocols and SOPs, 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 GLP standards for quality assurance control and maintaining all related records.

• 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

• Community College diploma (Chemical Technology or Chemistry program) plus some experience in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two years of 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: 10486036
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: 02/13/2025
Closing Date: 02/20/2025