Instrument Technologist

Brock University

St. Catharines, Canada
Base: $61,286 - $99,384; target hiring range: $61,...
Mass spectrometry operation
Material testing instrument operation
Analytical method development
The Instrument Technologist operates VPMI’s suite of analytical instrumentation to perform routine chemical analyses and design specialized methods for internal and external clients

Job Summary

  • The Instrument Technologist operates VPMI’s suite of analytical instrumentation to perform routine chemical analyses and design specialized methods for internal and external clients.
  • Key responsibilities include operating mass spectrometry and material testing instruments, maintaining data systems, designing and validating analytical methods, and performing routine chemical analyses.
  • This fixed-term contract position includes health & dental benefits, pension plan eligibility, and up to 3 weeks of vacation per year.

Matching Summary

The Instrument Technologist operates VPMI’s suite of analytical instrumentation to perform routine chemical analyses and design specialized methods for internal and external clients.

Salary

Base: $61,286 - $99,384; Target Hiring Range: $61,286 - $68,000; Benefits: Health & Dental, Pension Plan, Vacation

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Mass spectrometry operation
  • Material testing instrument operation
  • Analytical method development
  • Sample preparation techniques
  • Instrument maintenance and calibration

Nice-to-have

  • Collaborative and independent work
  • Confidentiality of chemical analyses
  • Continuous learning of methodologies
  • Safe handling of complex tools

Key Requirements

  • Graduate degree in Chemistry or related discipline
  • Hands-on GC-MS/LC-MS operation experience
  • Proven method development and validation track record
  • Understanding of WHMIS and SDS listings

Work Rights

Not specified

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