Lab Administrator & Senior Instrument Specialist

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operational needs for departmental laboratories and workshops
• Manage and operate high-precision isotope ratio instruments, including mass spectrometers and ICP-MS
• Maintain and troubleshoot laboratory equipment and coordinate routine maintenance
• Develop and implement laboratory protocols, manuals, and quality assurance/quality control procedures
• Train students, postdoctoral fellows, and faculty on instrument operation, cleanroom techniques, and safety protocols
• Manage lab accounts, including inventory control, ordering, and resupply
• Coordinate equipment use and resource scheduling with internal and external stakeholders

Requirements

• Master of Science in Earth Sciences or a related discipline
• Five years of hands-on experience operating and maintaining high-precision isotope ratio instruments
• Proven experience managing instrumental labs and trace-metal cleanroom facilities
• Experience training diverse lab users on technical methods and safety procedures
• Demonstrated expertise in quality control for high-precision analyses and cleanroom techniques
• Experience managing lab finances, inventory, and administrative documentation
• Strong technical knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems
• Excellent organizational, written, and oral communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. specializing in Geochemistry

About the Company

The University of Toronto's Department of Earth Sciences is internationally regarded for research excellence in fundamental geoscience. We provide a vibrant research environment focused on geology, environmental geoscience, and geophysics, emphasizing high-level training through field and laboratory-based experience.