Date Posted:05/14/2026Req ID:47944Faculty/Division:Faculty of Arts & ScienceDepartment:Ecology and Evolutionary BiologyCampus:St. George (Downtown Toronto)Position Number:00044560Existing Vacancy:YesAbout usThe Faculty of Arts & Science is the heart of Canada’s leading university and one of the most comprehensive and diverse academic divisions in the world. The strength of Arts & Science derives from our combined teaching and research excellence in the humanities, sciences and social sciences across 29 departments, seven colleges and 46 interdisciplinary centres, institutes and programs.We can only realize our mission with the dedication and excellence of engaged staff and faculty. The diversity of opportunities and perspectives within the Faculty reflect the local and global landscape and the need for curiosity, innovative thinking and collaboration. At Arts & Science, we take pride in our legacy of innovation and discovery that has changed the way we think about the world.Your opportunityYou will join the research team led by Professor Chelsea Rochman, where science directly informs solutions to global environmental challenges. Working in a collaborative, interdisciplinary lab environment, you will support cutting‑edge research on environmental contaminants (specifically plastic pollution – including microplastics) while contributing to both research and laboratory activities. As laboratory technician, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth day‑to‑day operation of the lab, preparing and maintaining equipment and materials, supporting experimental work,



and assisting with data collection and analysis that feeds into publications and presentations.Your responsibilities will includeProviding detailed explanations and demonstrating procedures to students and/or employees on lab techniques, experimental procedures and protocolsLiaising with service provider to resolve issues with malfunctioning equipmentTroubleshooting routine equipment repairsCollecting experimental data, verifying results and passing on findingsAnalyzing data collected for publications and/or presentations usePreparing draft statistical reports and summaries from data collectedPreparing, assembling and setting‑up material, equipment and supplies used in teaching and/or research labsApplying established standards when cleaning lab, rooms and equipmentEssential QualificationsBachelor’s degree in environmental science, biology, chemistry, or a related discipline, or an acceptable combination of equivalent education and experience.Minimum one year of hands‑on experience quantifying and characterizing microplastics in a research laboratory environment using microscopy and spectroscopy.Demonstrated experience quantifying microplastics using microscopy and characterizing particles via Raman and/or FTIR spectroscopy.Knowledge and experience using gas chromatography with mass spectrometry equipment for microplastics.Demonstrated experience supporting analytical chemistry laboratory operations, including preparing materials, maintaining equipment, and coordinating lab set‑ups.Practical knowledge of standard laboratory techniques, experimental procedures, and safety protocols,



with the ability to instruct others.Experience troubleshooting routine equipment issues and liaising with service providers for repairs and maintenance.Strong data management and analytical skills, including experience collecting, verifying, and preparing data for reports, presentations, or publications (including relevant to quality analysis and quality control for microplastics – i.E., blank correction, limits of detection).Strong report writing skills – with experience writing for a scientific and general audience.Proven ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a collaborative research team workplace.Excellent organizational, communication, and time‑management skills, with a high level of attention to detailAssets (Nonessential)Master's degreeTo be successful in this role you will beApproachableCommunicatorOrganizedProblem solverResourcefulTeam playerNote: This is a term position ending June 2027.Closing Date: 05/14/2026, 11:59PM ETEmployee Group: USWAppointment Type: Grant – TermSchedule: Full‑TimePay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: USW Pay Band 09 – $67,916 with an annual step progression to a maximum of $86,855. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.Job Category: Research Administration & TeachingLived Experience StatementCandidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity‑deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.Job descriptions are available upon request for internal applicants.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Laboratory Technician - C$67,916 - C$86,855 A Year (Winnipeg)
🏢 Faculty of Arts & Science
📍 Winnipeg