CHEMIST ASSISTANT 1

at  City of Toronto

Job ID: 48892
Job Category: Engineering & Technical
Division & Section: Toronto Water, Environment Energy & Emergency Planning
Work Location: 545 Commissioners St, Toronto
Job Type & Duration: Part-time, Temporary (6-month) Vacancy
Hourly Rate and Wage Grade: $37.11 - $40.65, Wage Grade 10
Shift Information: Please see below
Affiliation: L79 Unit B PT
Number of Positions Open: 1
Posting Period: 09-Aug-2024 to 23-Aug-2024

YOUR APPLICATION MUST DESCRIBE YOUR QUALIFICATIONS AS THEY RELATE TO:

• Post secondary education in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Environmental Studies or related field or approved equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in organic or chemical testing of either water, wastewater, sludge, biosolids and/or landfill samples.
• Experience conducting mathematical calculations required for analytical chemistry.
• Knowledge of instrumental methods of analysis and experience with lab instrumentation including autosamplers, absorption/emission/mass spectrophotometers, and/or various chromatographic instruments.
• Experience with computers and software such as MS Office Suite, including familiarity with database and spreadsheet software.

• Performs organic/inorganic/microscopic/microbiological/physical testing and analysis of water, wastewater, sewage, biosolids, landfill, leachates, sludge, and industrial wastes to ensure compliance with applicable regulations, escalates results not in compliance.
• Participates in method validation work, in compliance with laboratory quality management system.
• Operates in complete accordance with all regulatory requirements, ensuring testing and analysis adheres to quality assurance/quality control procedures.
• Carries out sample preparation including portioning, measuring, weighing, dissolving, digesting or extracting for further analysis. Prepares chemical solutions and bacteriological media.
• Receives samples, performs testing and ensures sample data is recorded throughout the testing process. Review results and quality control data.
• Enters, reviews and approves analytical data using the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS). Performs calculations manually or utilizing computers.
• Ensures and conducts proper disposal of samples, chemicals and hazardous waste. Neutralizes samples prior to disposal (i.e. mercury waste/solvents/phenolic waste). Sterilizes and disposes of waste.
• Contributes to the updating and maintenance of documents regarding the laboratory quality system and adherence to all Quality Management System policies.
• Participates in proficiency testing (PT) as a requirement for accreditation.
• Adheres to Standard Operating Procedures.
• Participates in the testing and validation of instrumentation to ensure compliance with the laboratories quality management system. Documents date of completion and expiry. Maintains record of same.
• Assists with troubleshooting malfunctions and conducting preventative maintenance on laboratory equipment and instrumentation.
• Participates in accreditation assessments, ministry inspections and internal/external audits.
• Contributes to the preparation of documents for court processes. Attends court as a witness. Adheres to chain of custody protocol for all court case samples.
• Maintains knowledge of current and emerging technical developments.
• Demonstrates testing methods to staff and provides direction to students by providing technical/functional instructions on laboratory procedures.
• Orders lab supplies and maintains inventory.