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Job title: Chemical Stores Laboratory Technician
Company: University of Toronto
Job description: Date Posted: 08/03/2021
Req ID: 11952
Faculty/Division: UofT Scarborough
Department: UTSC:Dept-Physical & Environmental Sci
Campus: University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC)
Description:
About us:
The University of Toronto Scarborough is a place of energy, enthusiasm and passion. Our commitment to inclusive excellence attracts the brightest learners, scholars and employees from around the globe. Our success has been made possible by the opportunity given to us by our Indigenous hosts to operate on their territory, and we cherish our continuing partnerships with these communities. The University of Toronto Scarborough is an exciting campus with unlimited potential. Join us on our journey.
The Department of Physical & Environmental Sciences is built on a strong foundation of dedicated staff and faculty. This Department is a multidisciplinary unit comprised of four primary groups: Chemistry, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies and Physics & Astronomy with faculty who are engaged in vital research to better understand our environment. This Department is a place where diversity fuels innovation. Discover a campus filled with energy, cultureand world-changing ideas and facilities. Discover the University of Toronto Scarborough.
Your opportunity:
We are recruiting for a Chemical Stores Laboratory Technician to provide technical and customer support services for the Chemical Stores facility within the Department of Physical & Environmental Sciences. The incumbent will report to the Chemical Stores Coordinator, and support research and academic activities by facilitating established procurement processes, maintaining normal stockroom operations, and providing customers with chemicals, equipment, supplies, and hazardous waste handling services.
In addition to your duties in Chemical Stores, you will also provide technical support services to the undergraduate teaching laboratories, which will include assisting in the set-up and take down of lab workstations, the preparation of bulk chemicals/solutions, and the calibration and maintenance of lab equipment.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Acting as a first point of contact for purchasing enquiries
- Obtaining quotations and issuing purchase orders within established limits
- Liaising with internal and external contacts to facilitate purchasing and/or procurement processes
- Verifying that University procurement and related policies are followed
- Coordinating the shipping and/or receiving of goods
- Liaising with suppliers to ensure goods are delivered in a timely manner
- Preparing, assembling and setting-up material, equipment and supplies used in teaching and/or research labs
- Following rules and procedural instructions when storing chemical, radiological and/or biological materials
Essential Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum of three years of related experience working with hazardous chemicals, maintaining chemical inventories and purchasing, preferably in a Chemical Stores operation in a university or private sector department.
- Demonstrated understanding of the technical requirements of a stores operation including purchasing, inventory maintenance, shipping/receiving, distribution, bookkeeping and records management.
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 suite applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneDrive, SharePoint, etc.).
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills, along with demonstrated customer service skills including diplomacy and tact.
- Good judgment and decision making skills and demonstrated ability to work in a varied and fast paced work environment.
- Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply safety guidelines to a variety of chemical safe handling and storage situations.
- Ability to identify and correct potentially hazardous situations, and to encourage and build compliance with health and safety related protocols.
- Musthave the physical stamina to effectively carry out the duties associated with the position, as this position involves considerable walking, standing and heavy lifting.
- Must have the following certifications / training or be willing to be trained:Transportation of Dangerous Goods certificate as a shipper/receiver, WHMIS, biosafety, compressed gases and cryogenic safety, chemical spill response, and hazardous waste management.
- Applicants are also expected to show evidence of a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and the promotion of a respectful and collegial learning and working environment.
To be successful in this role you will be:
- Accountable
- Approachable
- Cooperative
- Motivated self-learner
- Multi-tasker
- Organized
NOTE: This is a limited TERM appointment for 8 months. A copy of the full job description is available upon request from the .
Closing Date: 08/18/2021, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW
Appointment Type: Budget – Term
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:
USW Pay Band 09 — $58,824 with an annual step progression to a maximum of $75,227. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.
Job Category: Administrative / Managerial
Expected salary: $58824 per year
Location: Toronto, ON
Job date: Thu, 05 Aug 2021 06:51:42 GMT
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