Laboratory Assistant

About Toronto Metropolitan

For more than 75 years, Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly known as Ryerson University) has been shaping the next generation of leaders through its uniquely innovative, entrepreneurial and career-focused approach to higher education. Driven by bold leadership, cutting-edge research and a deep commitment to academic excellence, TMU collaborates with students, faculties, staff and partners to push boundaries, reimagine solutions and create meaningful change in an increasingly interconnected world. For a more in-depth understanding of our vision, core values and ongoing work, please see our academic plan.

TMU welcomes those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion and will assist us in realizing the benefits of embedding these values into the work at every level and in every unit of the university. In addition, to correct the conditions of disadvantage in employment in Canada and to bring lived experiences to the work, we encourage applications from members of equity deserving groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples in Canada, First Nations Peoples in the United States, racialized people, Black people, persons with disabilities, women, and 2SLGBTQ+ people.

Preference will be given to candidates with lived experiences as people from equity deserving groups, as well as experience working with these communities with which the University works every day. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and we welcome newcomers and immigrants to Canada. In April 2022, the university announced its new name of Toronto Metropolitan University. Learn more about our next chapter.

About the Faculty of Science

The Faculty of Science (FOS) at Toronto Metropolitan University is a powerhouse of leading-edge applied research and education located in the heart of downtown Toronto. We deliver high-quality education that produces workforce-ready graduates and we conduct vital research that improves the quality of lives around the globe. The Faculty of Science is committed to interdisciplinary teaching and research across our four departments - physics, chemistry and biology, computer science, and mathematics - to prepare students for a career in the lab, the emergency room, and beyond. To learn more about the faculty, visit www.torontomu.ca/science/.

The Opportunity

Are you a #bold science educator who is passionate about supporting students on their practical journey to learning science and applying scientific concepts in a lab setting? Are you looking for an engaging, meaningful and impactful career opportunity in which you will help support students succeed in their studies in the Faculty of Science? If so, you will want to find out more about the Laboratory Assistant role in the Faculty of Science. Read on to learn more!

The Laboratory Assistant keeps the department teaching laboratories and instrumentation facilities in good working condition, ensuring overall cleanliness, proper organization and readiness for use. They assist the technical specialists in facilitating timely, safe and effective delivery of laboratory courses by preparing necessary materials, making sure equipment is ready for use and keeping supplies properly stocked. The Lab Assistant provides support to technical specialists in testing and adapting new or revised experimental procedures for laboratory curricula.

Qualifications

To help us learn more about you, please provide a cover letter and resume describing how you meet the following required qualifications:

• Completion of a post-secondary degree program or 4 years of specialized training in Biology, Chemistry, and/or Biochemistry.
• Knowledge of biological/ chemical/ biochemical principles, WHMIS, proper handling, storage and disposal of chemical, biological materials and wastes, and relevant personal computer software applications, sterile techniques, sterile media and biological cultures, OHS policies / procedures / legislation and standards, good oral and written communication skills.
• A minimum of one (1) year experience in preparing buffers, media and chemical solutions and handling chemical and biological hazardous materials or wastes, in an academic laboratory environment.
• Experience testing experimental systems and procedures for undergraduate laboratories,
• Experience preparing chemical solutions, sterile media and biological cultures;
• Experience handling and disposing of biohazards and chemical wastes.

Additional Information (OPSEU)

• Equivalent experience or a combination of equivalent experience and education may be accepted in place of education.

• As part of the selection process, candidates may be required to complete an occupational assessment.
• Applications will only be accepted online through Toronto Metropolitan University's career site.
• We will provide an accessible experience for applicants, students, employees, and members of the Toronto Metropolitan University community. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the recruitment process. If you have restrictions that need to be accommodated to fully participate in any phase of the recruitment process, please submit your request through the AskHR webform. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.