Laboratory Assistant - Chemistry

University of Guelph • Guelph, ON

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Laboratory Services Division (LSD) provides diagnostic and testing services to clients in private industry, government and academic organizations. A diverse service laboratory, LSD consists of two operational units: The Agriculture and Food Laboratory (AFL) and the Animal Health Laboratory (AHL). The Chemistry Unit (AFL) is seeking a laboratory assistant to play a broad supporting role for chromatographic based analysis, as well as other chemistry related testing approaches within the Unit.

Requirements

• The Chemistry Unit environment is fast-paced and highly collaborative. Candidates who bring a positive and service-focused attitude, who thrive managing multiple tasks, are highly adaptive and flexible, and enjoy working within a team environment, will be most successful in this role.
• Two-year Community College diploma from a Laboratory Technician program in the Chemistry field, combined with 6-months of relevant laboratory experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience;
• Demonstrated working experience with a variety of sample preparative techniques, extractions (liquid/liquid, solid phase, reflux and acid digestions) and rapid tests;
• Proven ability to work efficiently and effectively in light of new information, changing situations and different environments;
• Self-motivated, adaptive and able to work collaboratively in a team environment, within tight deadlines and minimal supervision;
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and oral/written communication skills;
• Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety and WHMIS legislation in a laboratory environment;

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) accredited laboratory is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Preparing a variety of food and environmental samples (cleaning, chopping, grinding, weighing) and/or sub-sampling;
• Performing a variety of routine extraction and analytical clean up procedures and tests;
• Setting up instrument sequences and performing sample analysis under the guidance of laboratory technicians;
• Entering analytical results into LIMS;
• Preparing reagents and analytical standards;
• Verifying pipettes, thermometers, etc. and maintaining appropriate records for accreditation requirements;
• Discarding samples, solvents and reagents in compliance to health & safety standards and protocols;
• Understanding and complying with Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) GLP and/or ISO 17025 guidelines, LSD guidelines and policies including Health and Safety and Quality Assurance;
• Ensuring laboratory cleanliness and safety

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree