Physics Laboratory Technician (66% FTE)

University of Toronto•Toronto, ON

7d•CA$67,916 - CA$86,855•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Toronto Scarborough is seeking a Physics Laboratory Technician to provide teaching support services for undergraduate physics laboratories within the Department of Physical and Environmental Sciences. This role contributes to the efficient and successful operations of the physics teaching laboratories, ensuring laboratory equipment and instruments are functional and available to students. The technician will also serve as a resource for laboratory policies, protocols, and experimental procedures.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science Degree in Physics and/or Engineering, or acceptable combination of equivalent experience.
Minimum of two years of related job experience working in a physics laboratory setting, preferably in a post-secondary environment.
Demonstrated experience using and troubleshooting equipment commonly found in a physics laboratory, including smart cart systems, oscilloscopes, power supplies, function generators, multi-meters, amplifiers, etc.
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.
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.

Nice To Haves

Soldering skills.
Experience using smart telescopes is desirable.
First aid and CPR training or willingness to be trained.

Responsibilities

Acting as the first point of contact for general lab enquiries.
Collaborating with staff and course instructors to determine lab set up requirements.
Setting-up labs/workshops according to research and/or course schedules.
Providing detailed explanations and demonstrating procedures to students and/or employees on lab techniques, experimental procedures and protocols.
Troubleshooting issues with lab equipment and/or workstations.
Checking to ensure equipment is in working order.
Troubleshooting routine hardware/software issues.
Serving as a technical resource on laboratory protocols, and experimental procedures and equipment.