Laboratory Technician - Toxicology

Department: LSD Animal Health Laboratory
Position covered by the Collective Agreement with USW Local 4120

Temporary full-time from 09/30/2024 to 05/30/2025
Temporary Absence of the Regular Incumbent

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General Purpose

Working in the Toxicology section of the Animal Health Laboratory (AHL), the successful candidate will be responsible for performing HPLC, GC/MS/MS and LC/MS/MS analysis on a wide variety of organic analytes (including unknown analyte investigations) in matrices including animal tissues and fluids, animal feed, stomach contents and feces, etc.

Duties and Responsibilities

Receiving and preparing samples; extracting, performing analysis and confirming positive results; performing instrument maintenance; method development and validation; reporting data into the laboratory information management system (LIMS); and general laboratory activities including inventory tracking, preparation of reagents and standards, storage and disposal of samples.

Requirements

• Three-year community college program with an emphasis on medical, chemical technologies or instrumental analysis, plus 10-12 months of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience;
• Demonstrated working knowledge and experience using HPLC, GC/MS/MS and LC/MSMS instrumentation, related analysis, maintenance and method development/validation;
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving ability and a strong chemistry background;
• Proven experience with quality control including appropriate trouble-shooting activities;
• Exceptional self-motivational skills combined with strong communication skills to work effectively in both a team and individual environment;
• Experience working with a recognized quality management system (ISO/IEC 17025, AAVLD or OECD GLP);
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, client-focused environment with an emphasis on producing quality results.

Must be, or be willing to be, rabies vaccinated.

Employee Type: Regular
Position Number: 10482129
Classification: USW, Local 4120 Salary: Band 5
USW Local 4120 Wage Grid

*Tentative evaluation; subject to final review.

At the University of Guelph, fostering a culture of inclusion is an institutional imperative. The University invites and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in employment, who may contribute to further diversification of our Institution.

Posting Date: 09/20/2024
Closing Date: 09/27/2024