Research Technician

University of Guelph; Guelph; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university is seeking a Research Technician to support environmental research at the Ontario Crops Research Center. The role involves managing specialized platforms, including soil lysimeters and greenhouse gas monitoring stations, while collaborating with researchers and students. Candidates should possess a Master's Degree in a relevant field and have experience in field work and instrumentation.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree or equivalent in relevant fields with 1-2 years of experience.
• Class G Driver's license required.
• Experience with field work and environmental instruments.

Responsibilities

• Manage soil lysimeters and greenhouse gas monitoring station.
• Operate, maintain, and repair field instrumentation.
• Collaborate with researchers to optimize facilities.

Skills

Sensor calibration

Computer programming

Field work

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master's Degree in Environmental Sciences

Master's Degree in Atmospheric Science

Master's Degree in Environmental Engineering

Tools

Multimeters

Power supplies

Lysimeters

Sonic anemometers

Agricultural equipment

Job description

Job Title: Research Technician

The Research Technician will support long-term specialized platforms for environmental research at the Ontario Crops Research Center - Elora. Specifically, the role involves managing the CFI/MRI funded soil lysimeters (70%) and the micrometeorological greenhouse gas monitoring station (30%).

The successful candidate will be responsible for the operation, maintenance, and repair of field instrumentation related to these research platforms. These platforms are utilized by faculty and graduate students, and the incumbent will collaborate with researchers to optimize the use of facilities and the research conducted.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree or equivalent in Environmental Sciences, Atmospheric Science, Environmental Engineering, or related disciplines, with 1-2 years of relevant experience.
• Class G Driver's license.
• Training in sensor calibration and computer/datalogger programming.
• Experience with field work, including deployment of environmental instruments for atmospheric measurements.
• Experience with electronic test equipment (e.g., multimeters, power supplies) and environmental equipment (e.g., lysimeters, sonic anemometers). Experience with agricultural farm equipment (tractors, mowers) is an asset.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

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Posting Date: 05/23/2025

Closing Date: 05/30/2025