Technical Staff-chemistry Department - Orillia, Canada - Lakehead University

Lakehead University

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Description

Employment Opportunity

Job ID:
#OR-23-14

Job Title:
Technical Staff

Department:
Department of Chemistry & Sustainability Services

Campus:
Orillia, ON

Status:
Full Time, 5-month contract
(Anticipated start date January 1, 2024)

Job Category:

LUTA

Date Posted:
November 27, 2023

Closing Date:
December 11, 2023

Why Lakehead University?
At Lakehead University we challenge the conventional to provide a university experience that's far from ordinary.

Lakehead's Orillia campus is a thriving academic community in which you can make a real difference as part of our team.

Your unique ideas will be respected and encouraged. Because we are small and mighty, your commitment to innovation and collaboration are essential. Lakehead Orillia is located in the heart of Ontario's Lake Country, offering year-round opportunities for recreation, culture, and heritage.

Lakehead is a comprehensive University with a reputation for innovative programs and cutting-edge research. For the third year in a row, Lakehead University was included in the top 100 of the Times
Higher Education Impact Rankings. Lakehead is the highest ranked university in the world with under
10,000 students. Lakehead is the highest ranked university in the world with under 10,000 students.

Maclean's has once again included Lakehead University among Canada's top 10 primarily undergraduate universities in the magazine's 2023 University Rankings.

About this Job
Winter term of 2024. The Technician is a crucial part of our student-centered learning environment.

Job Duties

Responsible for ensuring the safety of students during laboratory work
Prepare and demonstrate to students a variety of lab components from amongst various

Chemistry courses

Have a firm understanding of the course content, design new experiments and/or revise existing experiments, write and/or update lab manuals for each lab, as appropriate
Grade lab reports from students
Perform other related duties including testing safety equipment, and ordering, organizing and maintaining supplies and equipment

Employment Opportunity

Set up/take down lab demonstrations/equipment, etc., in coordination with the course primary instructor and also with instructional and technologist staff at Orillia Campus
Initiate waste disposal procedures as needed
Maintain inventory of supplies and of equipment necessary for each course and create and submit orders for supplies
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

MSc Degree with laboratory experience in Chemistry or in a closely related experimental discipline.
Proven ability to instruct/demonstrate chemistry lab experiments
Professional trainings and certification requirements: WHMIS, Biosafety training, AODA, St John

Ambulance First Aid, and Health and Safety training

Ontario Driver's License
Knowledge of Good Laboratory Practice (GLP)
Good communication, organization, and interpersonal skills
General understanding of purchasing and accounting processes
Ability to interact effectively with students, staff and faculty
Strong computer skills

Working Conditions
- lab environment

What do We Offer?
This position offers a competitive remuneration package including salary.

Lakehead University has a commitment to supporting employees and providing opportunities for flexible and diverse work arrangements.

We are proud to share the Alternate Work Arrangement Guideline as a step to creating innovative schedules that work for our employees to promote a quality work-life balance.

Please inquire with the hiring manager if this position is eligible for an Alternate Work
Arrangement.

How to Apply

We appreciate your interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be notified. Lakehead

Employment Opportunity

citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. This is in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements.

Lakehead University is committed to supporting an accessible environment. Applicants requiring accommodation during the interview process should contact the Office of Human Resources at (807)

Job Type:
Fixed term contract

Benefits: