Job Responsibility:

Lab Specialist Instrumentation (Physics)

Tracking Code: req1519

Faculty/Department: Faculty of Science

Number of Positions: 1

Appointment Type: Full-Time Continuing

Hours of Work: 35 hours per week

Salary Range: Level 9 - Starting Salary, Step 1 $78,033

Posting Date: March 18

Job Summary:

The Physics program at Ontario Tech aims to provide students with experiential, active and knowledge-based learning experiences. The successful applicant will be expected to support and contribute to the overall development and delivery of hands-on learning experiences. This includes, but is not limited to, maintaining teaching equipment, supporting the development of lab materials, day-to-day lab administration, and providing technical and logistical support for running lab sessions. The successful candidate also supports the Faculty of Science and acts as a backup to the other Laboratory Technicians.

Nature of work:

This position reports to the Associate Dean and works closely with faculty members, staff, TAs, and students. Lab set-up and preparation may involve moving heavy and bulky items, including transporting supplies between teaching facilities. On-campus presence is necessary. Occasional work in the evenings and weekends may be required.

Responsibilities/accountabilities:

- Ensure set-up and take down of undergraduate lab experiments
- Provides technical and software assistance to students and course instructors
- Maintains laboratory and lecture demonstration equipment and ensures proper storage protocols
- Orders equipment, spare parts, and supplies following the University's purchasing policy
- Supports the repair of broken or malfunctioning equipment during the lab or in the workshop
- Liaises with OCIS, facilities, and/or Shared Services to ensure teaching facilities are in an optimal state
- Assists with the development of new lab materials and lecture demonstrations and ensures adequate lab resources are available
- Acts as backup to the other Laboratory Technicians

Required Skills:

- Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with a wide variety of individuals both internal and external to the Faculty and University
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
- Problem-solving skills using effective and creative strategies, flexibility and adaptability to deal with multiple priorities in a diverse setting




- Must possess excellent technical skills and aptitude for health and safety in laboratory setting
- Ability to design, build, and troubleshoot electrical circuits, with hands-on experience using diagnostic tools (e.g., multimeters, oscilloscopes) to test and fix electronic devices is an asset
- Strong understanding of various electronic components and how to integrate them effectively into circuit designs is an asset
- Soldering electronic components onto circuit boards with precision, ensuring reliable and high-quality connections is an asset
- Proficient in writing code in one or more programming languages (e.g., Python or any programming language on Linux and Windows), with a robust understanding of syntax and semantics, experience using libraries, and the ability to solve technical problems, debug issues, and optimize software performance is an asset
- Ability to use programming languages to solve specific technical problems, whether it's creating algorithms, automating tasks, or building software features is an asset
- Attention to details, organization and good planning skills
- Ability to work with integrity, independently and in team environment
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- The ability to solve and troubleshoot problems

Required Education:

- Completion of a university program consisting of four academic years or an Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
- Master of Science degree in physics preferred

- Verification of Academic credentials may be required

Required Experience:

- Minimum 3 to 5 years of technical experience in Physics lab
- Strong knowledge of instrumental and laboratory techniques
- Experience with various electronic components, their functions, and how to integrate them effectively into circuit designs is an asset.
- Experience with programming and working with microcontrollers (e.g., Arduino, Raspberry Pi) is an asset
- Experience identifying and resolving application errors, crashes, glitches, and compatibility issues across operating systems and software is an asset
- Experience with hardware troubleshooting,



including diagnosing device failures and repairing or recommending the replacement of faulty components is an asset
- First aid certification is an asset
- Experience with day-to-day lab administration is an asset

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit in electronic format a covering letter and their resume. Applications will be accepted until March 31 or until a suitable candidate is found. We appreciate all applications received; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

This position falls within the bargaining unit represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) and will be subject to the terms and conditions of the collective agreement between the university and the OPSEU. To the extent that policies are not included in the collective agreement, employment will also be governed by the university's policies which may also be found on our website and which may be amended from time-to-time.

Ontario Tech University is actively committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, indigenization and decolonization (EDIID), and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates, while especially encouraging applications from First Nations, Metis, Inuit peoples, Indigenous peoples of North America, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and those who identify as women and/or 2SLGBTQ+. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens, permanent residents, Indigenous Peoples in Canada, and those eligible to work in Canada, will be given priority.

Ontario Tech University respects people's different needs and therefore will take all reasonable steps to ensure accommodation for applicants where appropriate. The University is also committed to ensuring that confidentiality is maintained throughout all aspects of the recruitment cycle. If you require accommodation, please contact Julie Day, Health and Disability Management Specialist. For more information about the universities policies for accommodating employees with disabilities please review the university's Accessibility Policy

The university acknowledges the lands and people of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation which is covered under the Williams Treaties. We are situated on the Traditional Territory of the Mississaugas, a branch of the greater Anishinaabeg Nation which includes Algonquin, Ojibway, Odawa and Pottawatomi.

Job Location: Oshawa, Ontario, Canada

📌 Lab Specialist Instrumentation (Physics) (Oshawa)
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📍 Oshawa