Laboratory Technologist (Chemistry)

Founded in 1910 and located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Mount Royal University grew into a vibrant college in the 1930s and became a mid-sized university in 2009. Mount Royal has carved out a distinct niche by offering smaller class sizes, a robust liberal education and unique undergraduate programs. Currently, more than 14,000 credit students choose from 12 bachelor degrees and 36 majors.

Mount Royal University is located in the traditional territories of the Niitsitapi (Blackfoot) and the people of the Treaty 7 region in southern Alberta, which includes the Siksika, the Piikani, the Kainai, the Tsuut'ina and the Iyarhe Nakoda. We are situated on land where the Bow River meets the Elbow River. The traditional Blackfoot name of this place is "Mohkinstsis," which we now call the city of Calgary. The city of Calgary is also home to the Métis Nation.

Mount Royal University is committed to removing barriers and fostering the inclusion of voices that have been historically underrepresented or discouraged in our society. In support of our belief that diversity in our faculty and staff enriches the work, learning and research experiences for the entire campus community, we strongly encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply and self-identify.

We currently offer bachelor’s degrees in Biology, Chemistry, Computer Information Systems, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Geology, and General Science. Our objectives for the future include: maintaining and developing distinctive programming in the sciences that is current, relevant, a first choice for students, and which has excellent outcomes for graduates; supporting continued growth and evolution in scholarship, and undergraduate training initiatives across the sciences, and; further developing the physical infrastructure and resources necessary for excellence in undergraduate teaching and learning, and in scholarship. Every element of Science & Technology’s success requires a community of employees who feel involved, appreciated, and proud of what they do. We aspire to real inclusion as it is dependent on people being truly respected, truly valued, and truly involved. 

The Department of Chemistry & Physics in the Faculty of Science & Technology invites applications for two (2) Laboratory Technologist positions to commence August 16, 2021, subject to final budgetary approval.

Working as part of a team, the Laboratory Technologists plan and organize all laboratory procedures, equipment, and supplies required for assigned laboratory courses (junior- and senior-level). Laboratory Technologists provide materials, training, guidance, and equipment support for students, and for faculty research programs. They are responsible for procurement of lab materials and consumables, and for safety and waste management associated with their assigned laboratories.

Through their work, Laboratory Technologists enable the success of the Department’s programs, by providing relevant services, support, and resources, by providing essential expertise, support, and training to employees and students, and by ensuring the effective maintenance of the laboratory environment.

Candidates will have strong technical laboratory skills congruent with supporting a range of university-level laboratory courses, excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, and students. The ideal candidates will have an earned Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Chemistry or a closely-related field, and a minimum of five years’ experience working in a laboratory setting. Experience with laboratory safety, GHS/WHMIS, and waste management is also desirable.

Applicants should submit:
•    Cover Letter
•    Curriculum Vitae
•    The names and contact information of three references

A review of applications will begin after August 9th, 2021 and will continue until shortlisting is complete.

For further information or to discuss any aspects of this position, please contact Dr. Chris Lovallo, Chair, Department of Chemistry & Physics at [email protected]