Instrument Technician

– Oversees the operation and maintenance of instruments in the Department of Chemistry.

– Oversee the training of the users of MCAL including students, researchers and external users.

– Provides instruction and supervision for all those wanting to use instruments in the facility.

– Supervises teaching assistants who are instructing students how to operate instruments as part of teaching labs.

– Advises and assists academic staff in the design of experiments for teaching labs, in safety protocols, and in the design of training courses.

– Advises and assists research personnel on the capabilities of the instruments and design of experiments.

– Administers policies and procedures to ensure the facility remains ISO17025:2017 compliant.

– Monitors daily all analyses carried out in MCAL to ensure equipment operation and methodologies are in accord with the quality system.

– Participates in annual proficiency testing of the quality system.

– Validates new methodologies and verify existing standard methodologies to ensure their compliance with the quality system.

MINIMUM FORMAL EDUCATION/TRAINING REQUIRED:

– A B.Sc. is required.

– M.Sc. or Ph.D. in analytical chemistry is preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

– Five years of directly related experience is required.

– Demonstrated experience working and maintaining an ISO 17025:2017 quality system, is required.

– Experience in an academic environment is required.

– Experience with administrative and financial management software is desirable.

– An acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

SKILLS & ABILITIES:

– Demonstrated hands-on capabilities in troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing essential laboratory equipment, is required.

– Strong computer skills and proficiency using advanced features associated with MS Office (Word and Excel) are required.

– Excellent verbal and written communication and ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff and the public is essential.

– Ability to work independently as well as in a team is required.

– A demonstrated ability to act as a liaison with academics and industry is essential.

– Knowledge of theory and applications of mass spectrometry, chromatography, electricity and electronics, vacuum technology, as well as chemistry, physics and computing is preferred.

– Satisfactory work record including satisfactory attendance and punctuality, is required.

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