Laboratory Analyst, Physiology & Pharmacology

Description

The Department of Physiology & Pharmacology in the Cumming School of Medicine invites applications for a Laboratory Analyst. This Full-time Fixed Term position is for approximately 12 months (based on length of grant funding), with the possibility of extension.

The position of Laboratory Analyst for the Alberta Centre for Toxicology (ACFT) reports to the Laboratory Manager, and with accountabilities from both the Manager and the Director.

The Alberta Centre for Toxicology (ACFT) is a public health laboratory. It is under the direction of Health Surveillance, Alberta Health and administered by the University of Calgary under the jurisdiction of the Cumming School of Medicine. The position of Laboratory Analyst Phase 1 reports to the Laboratory Manager and to the Director. Samples include environmental samples (water and air samples) and biological samples (blood and urine).

The workload varies according to the number of samples received and the number of ODP samples that test positive, necessitating additional testing and shift rotation between day and evening shifts.

Work requires possible exposure to dangerous materials and/or situations and is conducted in an area with constant background noise from instruments and gas tanks pressure relief valves.

• Conduct routine chemical tests following standard operation procedures using laboratory instruments: IC, ICPMS, Auto-Titrator, lmmuno-assay Analyzer, GCMS, GC-FID, and LCMSMS
• Perform daily instrument calibrating and running quality controls. Assist in routine maintenance and trouble-shooting of instruments and equipment
• Prepare and validate calibrators, controls, buffers, reagents, standard solutions and other solutions as required for routine chemical tests
• Review data analysis prior to reporting and document quality controls. Maintain a good documentation of internal chain of custody, quality control charts, maintenance logs, verification logs, and preparation logs
• Maintain an adequate level of supplies, reagents, standards for routine chemical tests and in the work bench area
• May assist in reviewing and preparing of manuals for test methods, training and orientating other staff, develop, validate and write-up test methods
• Perform other assigned duties as required

• Bachelor of Science in chemistry or equivalent
• One year of related experience in chemical analysis using instrumental methods is desirable
• English language skills in reading, writing and oral communication are required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs is desirable
• Ability to multi-task, work independently and effectively with minimal supervision, focus on attention to detail when performing tasks, produce high quality work with accuracy and speed, prioritize and maintain a flexible schedule based on needs and to maintain organized work area and work tasks

Final date to receive applications: September 21, 2026

This position is part of the AUPE bargaining unit, and falls under the Technical Job Family, Phase 1.

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