Location: Guelph, ON, CA, N1G 2W1
Primary Category Page: Staff and Management
Division: LSD Agriculture and Food Laboratory
Requisition ID: 2973
Department: LSD AFL Chemistry Unit
Position covered by the Collective Agreement with USW Local 4120
General Purpose Working within the Chemistry Unit of the Agriculture & Food Laboratory and adhering to specific work unit protocols and SOP’s, the successful candidate will co-ordinate, lead and perform a wide variety of complex residue and trace contaminant analysis on various matrices and biohazardous materials, including atypical matrices and legal samples. A wide variety of analytical methods will be followed in adherence to ISO 17025, SCC, CALA and OECD GLP standards for quality assurance control and maintaining all related records.
Duties And Responsibilities Set-up, operation, and trouble-shooting of laboratory instrumentation and equipment (such as GC-MS/MS or LC-MS/MS systems)
Coordinating weekly testing schedules within the team
Review and adherence to GLP project Study Plans
Overseeing bench-level laboratory assistant activities supporting various projects
Performing in-depth data reduction on data received from a variety of instrumentation
Reviewing, approving and reporting results to clients
Conducting method improvements and validation testing
Collaborating with other staff on continuous improvement of laboratory operations
Providing functional guidance to other staff on analytical projects
Performing general laboratory duties as required
Requirements Two-year Community College diploma (Chemical Technology or Chemistry program)
One year of experience in a related field or, an equivalent combination of education and experience




Thorough knowledge and experience in analytical chemistry and/or biochemistry
Proven experience in conducting complex analysis in a client-focused, high-volume lab
Demonstrated experience setting up, operating and trouble-shooting advanced chromatographic analytical equipment and performing data-reduction on outputs
High level of attention to detail
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Demonstrated experience troubleshooting analytical methodologies
Proven experience directly interfacing with clients and delivering time-sensitive results
Working knowledge of method validation techniques within an OECD GLP laboratory environment
Experience working in an setting requiring a high level of flexibility and ability to respond quickly to changing project priorities and client requirements
Good working knowledge of computers and desktop/instrumentation software (i.e. Excel, Word, ChemStation, MassHunter, Analyst, Multiquant, SCIEX OS)
Good understanding of laboratory health & safety practices and related acts
Demonstrated self-motivation combined with the proven ability to work both independently and as a team member in a high-throughput analytical laboratory
Strong oral and written communication skills
Experience working in an OECD GLP laboratory is considered an asset.
Employee Type: Regular
Position Number: 10486012
Classification: USW, Local 4120 Salary: Band 5
USW Local 4120 Wage Grid
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: 10/05/2026
Closing Date: 10/12/2026

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📌 GLP Laboratory Technician - Chemistry (Ontario)
🏢 University of Guelph
📍 Ontario