Technician B - Instrumentation Laboratory
Overview
Dated: April 10, 2015
Expires: April 24, 2015 - 4:30 p.m.
Reporting to the Director of Analytical Testing Services, the incumbent will be responsible for the operations of ICP-MS, ICP-AES, HPLC/UPLC-MS, GC-MS and Microscopes in the Lakehead University Instrumentation Laboratory (LUIL). This position will carry out Organic, Environmental, Geochemical testing and analysis.
Duties include:
Office of Human Resources
University Centre
Room UC-0003
Fax: 807-346-7701
Email: human.resources@lakeheadu.ca
Lakehead University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals including women, members of visible minorities, Aboriginal persons and persons with disabilities. We appreciate your interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be notified.
Expires: April 24, 2015 - 4:30 p.m.
TECHNICIAN B INSTRUMENTATION LABORATORY
Reporting to the Director of Analytical Testing Services, the incumbent will be responsible for the operations of ICP-MS, ICP-AES, HPLC/UPLC-MS, GC-MS and Microscopes in the Lakehead University Instrumentation Laboratory (LUIL). This position will carry out Organic, Environmental, Geochemical testing and analysis.
Duties include:
- Method development, performing laboratory techniques according to published procedures and releasing results to faculty, students and external clients, disposal of samples and filing of lab results / data.
- Provide training within the laboratory to graduate and undergraduate students, and technical support / advice within or outside the laboratory.
- Perform work in laboratory facility environments and willing to work with hazardous materials, following all safety requirements and processes.
- Assist in training new students (staff, graduate, undergraduate students and post-doctoral fellows) ensuring compliance with quality assurance processes and safety (chemical, biohazard) associated with Laboratory instruments.
- Review scientific literature and to conduct literature reviews on analytical methods. Design and apply new methods for a range of scientific research, and contribute to the development of laboratory standard operating procedures.
- Organize, check and analyze complex data files and backups, and complete statistical analysis of the data.
- Support a workplace that embraces diversity, encourages teamwork and complies with all applicable and regulatory requirements.
- MSc degree in Chemistry, Biology or Geo/chemistry or Biochemistry and a minimum of 2 years of experience in a laboratory setting.
- Demonstrated skills in instrument/equipment calibration, troubleshooting, maintenance, and/or repairs is essential.
- Preferences will be given to individuals with experiences working with ICPs, Chromatography and Mass Spectrometry and Microscopy.
- Proficiency with computer programs including MS Office, Excel, Access, Lab instrument operational software is required.
- Knowledge of analytical laboratory accreditation (ISO 17025) would be definite assets.
Office of Human Resources
University Centre
Room UC-0003
Fax: 807-346-7701
Email: human.resources@lakeheadu.ca
Lakehead University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals including women, members of visible minorities, Aboriginal persons and persons with disabilities. We appreciate your interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be notified.