Instrument Technician in Burnaby

Simon Fraser University is a leading research university, advancing an inclusive and sustainable future. Our purpose - the essence of SFU - is to create and connect knowledge, learning and community for deeper understanding and meaningful impact. We are committed to fostering excellence, innovation, belonging and community in all that we do. The Department of Chemistry is driven by research and our students to work alongside the core goals of the university.

The laboratory technicians team at the Department of Chemistry provides essential support to our undergraduate and graduate students, Teaching Assistants, Faculty and Staff.

About the Role:

• Provides a complete range of technical support for scientific instruments and equipment in research and teaching laboratories, as well as shared research facilities, within the Chemistry Department.
• Operates and maintains the elemental analysis (EA) facility as a service to the faculty and students in the Department of Chemistry, primarily, in the Faculty of Science, in general, and researchers outside of SFU.
• Performs maintenance and repair work on scientific equipment and instrumentation in various Chemistry teaching laboratories (including, but not limited to, gas chromatography, atomic absorption, thermal gravimetric analysis, differential scanning calorimetry, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, high-performance liquid chromatography, and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry) and in the EA facility (elemental analyzer).
• Provides support for shared departmental research facilities and teaching laboratories.

Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree in Chemistry, including training in analytical methods or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• NMR and mass spectrometry knowledge and experience is required.
• 4 years of experience.
• An equivalent combination of formal education, certificate/program of study and experience is acceptable.
• Ability to operate, troubleshoot and repair various scientific instruments and equipment.
• Ability to use various analytical methods at an advanced level.
• Ability to provide technical advice and consultation on conducting and designing experiments.
• Ability to provide training to users on proper operation of various scientific instrumentation.
• Excellent knowledge of a range of chromatographic and mass spectrometer technologies (i.e., GC, GCMS, HPLC, MS, LCMS) used for teaching and research purposes.

What We Offer:

At SFU, our goal is to ensure our people are valued and supported by promoting a healthy work-life balance, professional growth and development, as well as a safe and respectful workplace. We offer continuing employees who belong in the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE Local 3338):

• 3 weeks' vacation (prorated for the first year)*
• Hybrid-work program for eligible positions
• Employer paid defined benefit pension plan
• On-campus tuition waiver for employees and their immediate family members*
• Funding for professional development expenses*
• And more!

*Prorated for part-time employees

Additional Information:

For external candidates, the starting salary is the first step of the salary range. SFU is an equity employer and strongly encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, Indigenous Peoples, visible minorities, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the university. We are committed to facilitating accessibility within our application and interview processes. If you require any assistance or accommodations, please contact people_strategies@sfu.ca.