Student Laboratory Assistant, Department of Chemistry *Temporary

Company: University of Winnipeg

Location: Winnipeg, MB

Salary: $15.8 per hour

Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Description


Job title: Student Laboratory Assistant, Department of Chemistry *Temporary

Company: University of Winnipeg

Job description: Position Category: Variable Hours (Student Assistants may only be employed up to a maximum of 500 working hours during the period August 30 to April 30)Hours: 4-16 hours per weekFunding: BudgetStart Date: As soon as possibleLocation: Winnipeg, MBJob Type: Variable HoursStatus: ExistingDate Posted: 01/24/2025Closing Date: 01/30/2025Salary Range: $15.80 per hour plus 6% vacation pay*This is a temporary position until March 31, 2025*The Student Laboratory Assistant is a part-time (4-16 hours per week) term position that will aid in the maintenance of the Chemistry department’s chemical Inventory of 4000+ chemicals. The incumbent will be working in the Chemistry department’s main supply and storage room. The job will entail relabeling chemical bottles to meet WHMIS 2015 regulations, entering descriptive information into chemical inventory software, and reorganization of chemical storage cabinets. Other duties as assigned to assist in the cleanliness and safety of the storage areas.Responsibilities:

  • Relabel (according to WHMIS 2015 spec) and clean chemical storage bottles for use in undergraduate labs and research labs. Inventory may need to be rearranged to meet current curriculum and safety. Direction will be given by Chemistry laboratory technician staff as required.
  • Perform data entry into chemical inventory software or Excel. Information entered will be pertaining to each chemical.
  • Prepare/revise inventory lists for each chemical storage cabinet. (Training provided by technician staff)
  • Compose lists of chemicals requiring disposal and hand off these chemicals to the technician.
  • Other administrative duties (eg. submission of safety forms).
  • Replacement of chemical stock bottles, refilling prepared solutions and solid mixtures into new bottles and vials.
  • Light dusting or wiping down may also be required.

Qualifications:

  • Must have completed second year of undergraduate studies, declaration of either a Biochemistry or Chemistry as a major.
  • Must be comfortable working with chemicals of varying hazards.
  • Must have strong computer skills, familiarity with Windows and MS Excel.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Good organizational skills.

An equivalent combination of education, experience, skills, knowledge and abilities may be considered.Condition(s) of Employment:

  • Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
  • To be eligible for a Student Assistant role you must be a full-time student. Full-time students are defined as students enrolled in the current academic year in a high school or at the University of Winnipeg in a full-time program of study as defined in the University of Winnipeg General Calendar.
  • Must be comfortable working in a fume hood and/or wearing half-face respirator as required.
  • Must be able to lift 20 kg.
  • Must be comfortable working in tight spaces.

Note: The work described in this posting will be conducted in-person.The University of Winnipeg is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognizes that a diverse staff and faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research environments, and is essential to academic and institutional excellence. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and encourage women, racialized persons, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQ+ persons to confidentially self-identify at time of application.The University of Winnipeg is committed to ensuring employment opportunities are accessible for all applicants. If you require accommodation supports during the recruitment process, please contact human_resources@uwinnipeg.ca.The personal information of applicants is collected under the authority of the University of Winnipeg Act and 36(1)(b) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. All personal information collected via the recruitment process is used to assess the applicant’s suitability, eligibility, and qualifications for employment, and to otherwise support recruitment activities. This information will be provided to participating members of the recruitment process. Questions regarding the collection of your personal information may be directed to the Director, HR Services, 515 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, MB, R3B 2E9 or human_resources@uwinnipeg.ca.

Location: Winnipeg, MB

Job date: Sun, 26 Jan 2025 08:14:35 GMT