Analytical Lab Services Specialist

This temporary role as a Chemical Engineering Analytical Services Laboratory Manager at the University of Waterloo requires a PhD in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry. The position involves managing the lab's safe operations, providing analytical services and training to researchers, and maintaining equipment. Key responsibilities include troubleshooting, developing fee structures, and promoting lab services.

• Serve as a technical resource person for faculty, researchers, and students in the development of their research projects.
• Provide leadership to co-op students
• Provide support and advice in the maintenance and servicing of existing analytical instrumentation department wide.
• Serve as a support person in other areas of department operations as required on an occasional and short-term basis as assigned by the Laboratory Director, Research and Special Projects
• A PhD degree in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry is required, along with the capability and desire to participate in a continuous learning environment.
• A minimum of three years of analytical lab equipment use and maintenance experience, with specific emphasis on developing a client-focused and “Safety First” culture.
• Experience trouble shooting and working with scientific equipment is an asset. Requires a sound understanding of the theoretical and practical aspects of analytical methods