Toxicologist/ ATRC Manager, Aquatic Toxicity Research Centre, Competition # GEN-21-17, Thunder Bay ON
Toxicologist/ ATRC Manager
Aquatic Toxicity Research Centre
Full Time, Contract (12 months with possibility of extension)
Competition # GEN-21-17
The Lakehead University Aquatic Toxicology Research Centre [ATRC] is seeking a toxicologist to become part of a dynamic analytical services laboratory. The ideal candidate will provide technical leadership for the aquatic toxicology testing facilities, which conducts testing services to various industries and municipalities in Northwestern Ontario. Duties include overseeing the daily operation of the laboratory, statistical analysis and reporting, and ensuring testing compliance with all relevant local, provincial and federal environmental regulations.
The responsibility for day-to-day Quality Assurance resides with the Manager/Toxicologist. This responsibility includes documentation of work instructions specific to a given test, and ensuring adequate training and supervision to new staff members. It also includes, where appropriate, validation of test methods and application of adequate internal quality control. The Manager/ toxicologist will work closely with the Quality Assurance Manager and Director for the ATRC to ensure compliance with ISO/IEC 17025. The Manager/Toxicologist is responsible for the preparation of budgets and fee schedules for the Aquatic Toxicity Research Centre for the approval of the director.
The incumbent has a post-graduate degree (MSc or higher) in toxicology or a relevant environmental discipline or a degree in biology sciences and at least 1-2 years work experience in aquatic toxicology or equivalent academic experience. The incumbent should be familiar with ISO 17025 accreditation requirements or has acquired experience with ISO standards working in an accredited laboratory facility and with federal and provincial (Ontario) environmental regulation in the municipal, mining, hydrogenation and pulp & paper industrial sector. The incumbent has demonstrated technical competency and knowledge of toxicology testing requirements for municipal wastewater effluent, mining discharge effluent and pulp and paper discharge effluent. The incumbent must have the ability to work in a dynamic environment that requires flexibility and teamwork. The incumbent possess reporting and project management skills, as well as problem solving skills, research and analytical skills. The incumbent must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, specifically in technical or scientific writing.
Interested applicants are invited to submit a single PDF document quoting competition #GEN-21-17 containing a cover letter, resume and contact information for three professional references by 4:30 p.m. on November 30, 2021 to:
Office of Human Resources
University Centre
Room UC-0003
Fax: 807-346-7701
Email: careers@lakeheadu.ca
We appreciate your interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be notified.
Lakehead University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals including women, racialized persons, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities and other equity-seeking groups. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. This is in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements.
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