PCAF Technologist, Faculty of Science, Engineering and Architecture

at  Laurentian University

QUALIFICATIONS

• MSc in Chemistry, Biochemistry or a comparable field is required;
• -5 years of related experience in co-op education or internship placements;
• Certification in WHMIS, Transportation of Dangerous Goods, Occupational First Aid Level 1 and Laboratory Safety or willingness to be trained;
• Direct experience with many of the following analytical techniques is essential: HPLC, LC-MS, LC-MS/MS, LC-HRMS, GC/GC/MS, ICP-MS, PCR, Gene sequencing, AAS, Spectrophotometry;
• Working knowledge of a broad range of analytical equipment, methodologies, and techniques;
• Previous experience working in a CALA accredited laboratory;
• University level numerical/mathematical skills and basic knowledge of statistics;
• Experience working with the analysis of a diverse range of analytes both organic and inorganic;
• Ability to learn and develop new analytical methods, both through assistant training and self-training;
• Experience with institutional policies, procedures and budgets processes;
• Good knowledge of software programs including Explorer, Google suite of products, Windows, and Microsoft Suite and its by-products (including Word, Excel and MS PowerPoint), Acrobat Pro;
• Ability to identify, obtain and use information, materials, resources and quality control data;
• Creative, logical and critical thinker;
• Superior attention to detail;
• Ability to work unsupervised and as part of a team;
• Excellent time management and organizational skills with ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities, proactive;
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with ability to engage co-workers, researchers, students and faculty to best manage client relationships; and
• Ability to work fluently, orally and in writing in both official languages, French and English would be an asset.

LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT - AKI GAABIJIDEBENDAAGWAK

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RESPONSIBILITIES

The Perdue Central Analytical Facility is a hub of teaching and research for qualitative and quantitative analyses employing validated methods. Reporting to the Dean of the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Architecture, the Instrumental Analytical Technologist will assist with the set-up and daily operations of a wide variety of high-end technical equipment housed within the laboratory.

The technologist will work with Laurentian University students, interns, post-doctoral fellows, and faculty, as well as public and private industry customers.

• Plans and executes laboratory projects and experiments within objectives set by the Dean of the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Architecture in conjunction with faculty, staff students and other researchers;
• Performs literature searches, reviews, and recommends new or improved methodologies to meet the research and teaching priorities of the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Architecture;
• Assists faculty, staff, students and other users to establish, modify and develop analytical methods that are needed for their research and teaching work when the infrastructure is provided;
• Assists in developing, monitoring, maintaining, and reporting quality control programs for various analytical procedures;
• Works on the development of novel approaches to solving specific problems using the instrumentation available to facilitate research and teaching within the University;
• Helps users to perform routine and non-routine analytical work following established procedures on a wide variety of samples using classical and modern instrumental methods of analysis. Provides advice on approved and validated protocols of techniques, analytical methods and standard operating procedures as appropriate in the work of the sector in order to ensure the defensibility, uniformity, quantity, integrity and reliability of test results;
• Assists students, researcher, and faculty with their analytical needs, which may include method development, method validation and method implementation;
• Ensures that faculty, post-doctoral fellows, students and research assistants are properly trained in health and safety procedures and the appropriate use of equipment in the facility. Ensures proper storage, handling and disposal of hazardous materials;
• Assesses and reports on the quality of experimental and analytical data, incorporating quality control data. Maintains records and files;
• Acts as a resource person, resolves problems and instructs others, oversees the day-to-day operations of the facility;
• Maintains equipment and arranges for regular servicing/repairs to ensure the equipment is operational the majority of the time;
• Maintains inventory and inventory logs. Identifies and communicates all operational supply requirements, instrumentation upgrade needs and failures to the appropriate for redress;
• Performs some accounting functions, such as monitoring expenditures, verifying ledgers and resolving discrepancies. Forecasts costs of supplies, materials and equipment;
• Keeps abreast of new developments in the field to update skills and knowledge;
• Participates in the preparation of material for publication or presentation such as graphs, tables, lists of references, and descriptions of procedures as needed;
• Participates training sessions for analytical instrumentation and methods;
• Assists with installation of new equipment and decommissioning of non-current equipment;
• Working with a variety of software programs including Explorer, Google suite of products, Windows, and Microsoft Suite and its by-products, Word, Excel and MS PowerPoint; and
• Performing other duties directly related to this position as assigned.