Department

Chemical and Materials Engineering

Position Title

C²ET Support-Technical - Non-Student Research Personnel under the CARE union

Posting Period

January 20, 2025, through February 3, 2025

Start Salary

$35/hour

Hours Per Week

35

Overall Purpose of Your Job

Purpose

This position involves a variety of responsibilities pertaining to sharing best practices in relation to the design of research and laboratory setups, as well as the safe and effective operation of the laboratories, and the management of equipment.

Reporting relationship

The Support-Technical reports to the Principal Investigator, Dr. Karim Zaghib.

Accountability

The incumbent is accountable for the safe operation of labs, the effective use of equipment, and the design of new experimental set-ups.

Position scope

The incumbent will work with the PI and the research group members to develop experimental setups for research based on requirements provided by the PI. The incumbent will share best practices to graduate students on the safe and effective use of laboratory equipment and setups. The person will also procure and manage shared equipment. The incumbent will be responsible for the operation, maintenance, and problem solving of laboratory setups and equipment.

Judgment and autonomy

The incumbent exercises significant autonomy in sharing best practices with the PI and their research group on technological matters, and in establishing work schedules of shared equipment and safety management of research and teaching labs.

Working conditions and physical environment

The incumbent normally works in an office and a laboratory environment where minimal physical exertion is required. However, the incumbent may occasionally be required to do lifting, bending and kneeling. The incumbent’s environment contains lasers and chemicals.

Quality and process

The incumbent will ensure that new laboratory setups conform to safety and technical standards and procedures for the proper and safe use of setups and shared equipment are in place. The incumbent develops and implement improvements on procedures and systems that support the activities of the PI and the research group The incumbent regularly sees to the most-up-to-date training of the research group and ensures measures are implemented for the continuous training of the PI and students research equipment.

Decision Making

• Make operational decisions for the safe operation of laboratories.
• Decide on design for setups in research laboratories.
• Prioritize lab design tasks.
• Decide on management methodology for research equipment.

Education and Experience Required

• College Diploma (DEC) in Chemical and Materials Engineering, or a related field with relevant experience in a laboratory and/or engineering setting. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
• Knowledge of laboratory health/safety regulations and standards.
• Good knowledge of emergency response procedures for chemicals, and a working knowledge of guidelines for the storage and handling of these materials in a teaching environment are required.
• Experience with common research equipment (e.g., GC, TGA, etc.)
• Keen attention to details
• Good spoken and written English (Level 4); capable of communicating effectively with students and faculty.
• Fast learner capable of adjusting to a changing environment and a growing responsibility.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Able to set and prioritize tasks, meet deadlines and work in a team environment.
• Will require use of respiratory protection and enrollment in the university’s Respiratory Protection Program.
• Physical ability to perform primary responsibilities attested by successful completion of medical evaluation to the University’s satisfaction (e.g. ability to lift, carry and move, equipment weighing up to 25 kg without assistance and up to 45 kg with assistance).
• Willingness to undertake any necessary training and deliver in-house training to others.

Assets

• Basic spoken French (Level 3).
• Familiarity with Li-ion and solid state battery processes.
• Familiarity with development of PFD and P&ID diagrams.
• Familiarity with chemical process simulation software (e.g., VMGsim, HYSYS).

Testing required

The language skills of qualified candidates may be tested. 

How to apply 

Please send your CV and cover letter to Andreea.constantinescu@concordia.ca before February 3, 2025.

Accessibility

Concordia desires to increase diversity among its community members and we strive to make our recruitment processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants. If you are contacted for an interview and anticipate needing accommodations during the process, please contact Andreea.constantinescu@concordia.ca to this effect.