Mass Spectrometry Specialist (100% Onsite)

Inside Higher Ed; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative research environment

Opportunities for professional development

Job summary

A leading Canadian university in Toronto seeks a Mass Spectrometry Specialist for their Advanced Instrumentation Facility. The role involves analyzing samples using chromatography and mass spectrometry, maintaining instruments, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate has a Master's in Chemistry, significant experience in mass spectrometry, and excellent problem-solving skills. The position is full-time and promises a collaborative research environment.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Chemistry or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years in mass spectrometry, with hands-on instrument operation.
• Experience developing methods for GC-MS and HPLC-MS.

Responsibilities

• Analyze samples using mass spectrometry instrumentation.
• Maintain and troubleshoot mass spectrometers.
• Ensure lab safety and compliance.

Skills

Mass spectrometry expertise

Data analysis

Lab equipment maintenance

Excellent communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Master's Degree in Chemistry

Tools

GC-MS

HPLC-MS

Electron microscopy

Job description

Date Posted: 01/12/2026

Req ID: 46597

Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science

Department: Dept of Chemistry

Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Position Number: 00042772

Existing Vacancy: Yes

Description

The Faculty of Arts & Science is the heart of Canada’s leading university and one of the most comprehensive and diverse academic divisions in the world. The strength of Arts & Science derives from our combined teaching and research excellence in the humanities, sciences and social sciences across 29 departments, seven colleges and 46 interdisciplinary centres, institutes and programs.

We can only realize our mission with the dedication and excellence of engaged staff and faculty. The diversity of opportunities and perspectives within the Faculty reflect the local and global landscape and the need for curiosity, innovative thinking and collaboration. At Arts & Science, we take pride in our legacy of innovation and discovery that has changed the way we think about the world.

Established in 1859, the University of Toronto’s Department of Chemistry is one of the leading and recognized institutions in Canada. We take pride in our teaching excellence, advanced research facilities, and development of distinguished scientists in the past and for the future. Our department has a wide variety of services including chemical stores, NMR lab, X-Ray analysis lab, and a Mass Spectrometry lab. These resources, combined with our ambition and excitement, create an ideal place to work, research, and make an impact in scientific education.

Your Opportunity

Under the general supervision of the Analytical Facility Manager in the Advanced Instrumentation for Molecular Structure (AIMS) Facility, the Mass Spectrometry Specialist assists in the operation of the Mass Spectrometry core analytical facility by analyzing samples using chromatography and mass spectrometry instrumentation. These duties include acquisition, processing, interpretation, error checking and reporting of mass spectral data for a variety of samples (e.g. small organic molecules, proteins, peptides, oligonucleotides, organometallics, carbohydrates, organic polymers etc.) using a variety of ionization sources (e.g. EI, CI, ESI, DART, MALDI, etc.) and a variety of mass spectrometers (e.g. quadrupole, time-of-flight, etc.). The Mass Spectrometry Specialist provides services such as interpretation of mass spectra, HRMS determinations, isotopic purity analysis and GC-MS/LC-MS analyses. The Specialist is also responsible for maintaining sample records, performing routine instrument maintenance and calibration, adhering to quality control procedures and ensuring a safe working environment.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Performing lab experiments that requires great precision and attention to many details
• Analyzing data
• Ensuring that the material needs of laboratory exercises and/or courses are available
• Constructing proof of concept experiments to test different elements of the process
• Preparing, assembling and setting-up material, equipment and supplies used in teaching and/or research labs
• Coordinating routine maintenance of lab equipment
• Providing safety training and ensuring compliance to lab safety procedures and standards
• Serving as a technical resource on laboratory protocols, and experimental procedures and equipment

Essential Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Chemistry or an acceptable combination of equivalent experience and education.
• Minimum 3 years of recent and relevant experience in the field of mass spectrometry, including demonstrated experience operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting a variety of mass analyzers (e.g. quadrupole, time-of-flight, ion trapping, etc.) with a variety of ion sources (EI, CI, ESI, DART, MALDI, etc.).
• Experience with GC-MS and HPLC-MS method development and implementation.
• Demonstrated experience in maintaining and troubleshooting instruments, including scanning electron microscopy (Quanta 250 FEG FEI Environmental SEM, Hitachi HT7700) and Transmission Electron Microscopy (FEI Tecnai TF20).
• Specific knowledge and understanding of the theory and principles of mass spectrometry and separation science pertaining to chemical analysis using modern chromatography and mass spectrometer instrumentation.
• Excellent lab equipment maintenance skills and troubleshooting skills for hardware and software related to analytical instrumentation.
• High proficiency with mass spectrometry instrument control and data processing platforms.
• Advanced computer skills and proficiency with Win 7 / 10 / 11 OS environments.
• Advanced skills in networking and file sharing protocols, MS Office, Adobe Acrobat, MS Outlook.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and effectively while under pressure to meet strict deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively and communicate proficiently. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, pull or hold more than 10 kg and up to 25 kg.

To Be Successful In This Role You Will Be

• Communicator
• Diplomatic
• Meticulous
• Organized
• Problem solver
• Team player

Closing Date: 01/21/2026, 11:59PM ET

Employee Group: USW

Appointment Type: Budget - Continuing

Schedule: Full-Time

Job Category: Engineering / Technical

Lived Experience Statement

Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.

Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP.

Accessibility Statement

The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.

The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact [e-mail].

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