Chemistry Laboratory Technician

Date Posted : 10 / 04 / 2024

Req ID : 39970

Faculty / Division : UofT Scarborough

Department : UTSC : Dept-Physical & Environmental Sci

Campus : University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC)

Position Number : 00057244

Description : About us :

About us :

The University of Toronto Scarborough is a place of energy, enthusiasm and passion. Our commitment to inclusive excellence attracts the brightest learners, scholars and employees from around the globe.

Our success has been made possible by the opportunity given to us by our Indigenous hosts to operate on their territory, and we cherish our continuing partnerships with these communities.

The University of Toronto Scarborough is an exciting campus with unlimited potential. Join us on our journey.

The Department of Physical & Environmental Sciences is built on a strong foundation of dedicated staff and faculty. This Department is a multidisciplinary unit comprised of four primary groups : Chemistry, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies and Physics & Astronomy with faculty who are engaged in vital research to better understand our environment.

This Department is a place where diversity fuels innovation. Discover a campus filled with energy, culture and world changing ideas and facilities.

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This search aligns with the University’s commitment to strategically and proactively promote diversity among our community members (Statement on Equity, Diversity & Excellence).

Recognizing that Black, Indigenous, and other Racialized communities have experienced inequities that have developed historically and are ongoing, we strongly welcome and encourage candidates from those communities to apply.

Your opportunity :

We are recruiting for a Chemistry Laboratory Technician to provide teaching support services for the undergraduate chemistry laboratories within the Department of Physical and Environmental Sciences.

You will report to the Chemistry Laboratory Coordinator and contribute to the efficient and successful operations of the undergraduate chemistry labs.

In coordination with other laboratory technical staff and course instructors, you will have specific course assignments, and be responsible for preparing all chemicals in the various forms and mixtures for delivery with required equipment to specific labs.

The team of Laboratory Technicians are expected to work together in both set-up and clean-up after all chemistry courses.

You will act as a resource to provide direction on procedures and practices, laboratory protocols and experimental procedures and equipment.

Your essential role in maintaining standard operating procedures, equipment inventories, and catalogs of major assets has a direct impact on the lab experience of faculty and students, and the effectiveness of lab experiments.

Your responsibilities will include :

• Collaborating with staff and course instructors to determine lab set up requirements
• Setting-up lab / workshop according to research and / or course schedules
• Preparing, assembling and setting-up material, equipment and supplies used in teaching and / or research labs
• Following rules and procedural instructions when preparing chemical mixtures and / or solutions
• Documenting and maintaining standard operating procedures
• Applying established standards when cleaning lab, rooms and equipment
• Ensuring the safe handling of specialized lab equipment and materials while operating within close proximity to others
• Serving as a technical resource on laboratory protocols, and experimental procedures and equipment

Essential Qualifications :

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemistry or acceptable combination of equivalent experience.
• Minimum of two years of related job experience working in a laboratory setting, preferably in a post-secondary environment
• Must be able to operate the following equipment : Balances (both analytical and top-loading types), pH meters, spectrophotometers, ultra sonic baths, hot / stir plates, heating mantels, fume hoods, dishwashers, melting point analyzers, various types of scientific glassware, vacuum pumps, rotary evaporators, micro pipettes, personal computer, photocopier / printer
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 suite applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneDrive, SharePoint, etc.)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skill
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to details
• Demonstrated ability to work efficiently both independently and as part of a team
• Must have the ability to exercise sound judgment
• Must have the physical stamina to effectively carry out the duties associated with the position as this position involves a considerable amount of walking and standing on a daily basis and occasional lifting
• Must have first aid and CPR training, WHMIS, and Chemical Spill Clean-up training or be willing to be trained
• Applicants are also expected to show evidence of a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and the promotion of a respectful and collegial learning and working environment

To be successful in this role you will be :

• Accountable
• Approachable
• Cooperative
• Diligent
• Efficient
• Motivated self-learner

Note : A full job description is available upon request from the . Please note this is a TERM position for up to 1 year.

Closing Date : 10 / 20 / 2024, 11 : 59PM ET

Employee Group : USW

Appointment Type : Budget - Term

Schedule : Full-Time

Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone :

USW Pay Band 09 $66,715. with an annual step progression to a maximum of $85,319. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation / Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.

Job Category : Research Administration & Teaching

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.