Career Opportunities: Chemical Technician (2367)

Requisition ID 2367-Posted 11/04/2026-Sir George Williams (Downtown)-CUUSS-TS-Full-Time

Position Number:50001694
Department:Chemical and Materials Engineering
Grade: Technician Class I
Campus:Sir George Williams (Downtown)

Salary:$32.60- $49.01 per hour
Union/Association/HR Policy: CUUSS-TS

Applicants are strongly encouraged to include a cover letter expressing their interest and how their profile aligns with the role.

Recognized as one of Montreal’s top Employers, Concordia University is the place to be if you are looking to grow, contribute and innovate in a dynamic and multicultural environment.

Be part of a community that addresses society’s big challenges, supports your personal and professional growth, and makes a real impact in building a more sustainable world.

As a member of our community, you will have access to comprehensive benefits, a defined pension plan and numerous on site well-being facilities such as a state of the art gym and health clinic as well as a variety of educational and cultural opportunities.

NOTE: Incumbent must be willing and able to work on both Campuses (SGW and Loyola) as required.

SCOPE

Reporting to the Technical Supervisor, the incumbent performs routine and specialized tasks requiring the use of advanced research instrumentation (GC, UV, FTIR, HPLC, GCMS, TGA, etc.), as well as the maintenance of the equipment. The incumbent interacts with personnel and students at all levels to ensure the timely completion of daily analytical work as well as special requests and department projects.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

- Oversee, maintain, and calibrate the CME characterization lab:



keep equipment maintained and supplied, analyze samples for clients, train students to use the equipment, enforce operating procedures.
- Support the laboratory instructors and researchers and focus on the laboratories’ operations and safety.
- Operate and calibrate analytical instrumentation in researchers’ labs. Oversee and maintain laboratory instrumentation and equipment (GC, UV, FTIR, HPLC, CE, SAA, etc.).
- Ensure that proper operating procedures, maintenance of laboratory equipment is followed, as well as proper handling of hazardous chemicals.
- As a Safety Officer and Emergency Responder, enforce, train and monitor current knowledge of laboratory operational and safety policies and procedures.
- Actively participate in promoting safety and cleanliness in the wet laboratories.
- Assist in laboratory students training.
- Support laboratory researchers on special assignments.
- Assist researchers with the development of standard operating procedures for current equipment and new experiments.
- Perform other duties as required by the department.

QUALIFICATIONS

- Diploma of Collegial Studies (three-year technical DEC)



in Chemical Engineering Technology with a minimum of four years of experience of analytical laboratory experience or experience in general laboratory work with general knowledge of laboratory safety and quality control protocol; or a Bachelor's Degree in relevant discipline or equivalent and two years of associated experience.
- Demonstrated safe handling of chemicals and acids using standard laboratory techniques.
- Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions. Knowledge of basic preventive maintenance on assigned equipment.
- Skill in following safety practices and the proper handling and recognizing of hazardous chemicals.
- Good knowledge (Level 4) of spoken English to assist and instruct students. Basic knowledge (Level 3) of spoken French.
- Good knowledge (intermediate level) of Word and Excel to create and format documents and spreadsheets, and the ability to learn and adapt to new software as required.
- Working skills in the maintenance and operation of a wide variety of lab equipment.
- Knowledge of chemical principles and lab analyses, and of laboratory process, equipment and infrastructure.
- Comprehensive knowledge of chemicals and chemical safety and knowledge of workplace health and safety regulations (particularly WHMIS and TDG).
- Will require use of respiratory protection and enrollment in the university’s Respiratory Protection Program.
- Have physical ability to occasionally lift/carry/move without assistance up to 23 kg (50 lbs.) and with assistance up to 45 kg (100 lbs.).
- Ability to work flexible hours, evenings and the occasional weekend.
- Experience with the Vertère chemical inventory software.
- Knowledge of university EH&S; policies and procedures is an asset.
- Health and Safety and first-aid training are assets.

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