Technician II, Research AEL AMS Laboratory

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The André E. Lalonde Accelerator Mass Spectrometry Laboratory is Canadas national centre for environmental radioisotope analysis and research that addresses issues of national interest and economic impact in the earth and environmental sciences nuclear energy and health sciences. The facility measures trace concentrations of radioisotopes and other rare elements that exist in the environment from natural sources and from human activities.

Position Purpose:

The Technician II Research performs varied and complex technical tasks requiring formal training specialized knowledge and/or experience. Provides specialized lab management and/or testing services for professional staff or more senior technologists or technicians.

The incumbent tests repairs and maintenance of electronic instruments and small mechanical equipment as well as help develop new and improve existing standard operating procedures mostly to do with operation of 3MV accelerator. They will assist coordination of the Universitys services that AEL depends on including inspections and upkeep of accelerator hall. Their work will also include liaising and interacting with AEL colleagues UO facilities mechanical and electronic workshops contractors and distributors.

In this role your responsibilities will include:

What you will bring:

• University degree in a relevant discipline or technical program and a minimum four years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Some positions may require a graduate degree.

• Technical training and completion of apprenticeship program.

• Sound understanding of the principles of the discipline as they are applied in practical situations and the purpose of the test results requested.

• Knowledge of a variety of standard laboratory procedures and techniques of laboratory equipment and terminology and of laboratory hazards and safety practices.

• Minimum work experience required.

• Ability to operate and repair laboratory equipment.

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Planning: Organize in time a series of actions or events in order to realize an objective or a project. Plan and organize own work and priorities in regular daily activities.
Initiative: Demonstrate creativity and initiative to suggest improvements and encourage positive results. Is proactive and self-starting. Show availability and willingness to go above and beyond whenever it is possible.
Client Service Orientation: Help or serve others to meet their needs. This implies anticipating and identifying the needs of internal and external clients and finding solutions on how to meet them.
Teamwork and Cooperation: Cooperate and work well with other members of the team to reach common goal(s). Accept and give constructive feedback. Able to adjust own behaviour to reach the goals of the team.

The University of Ottawa embraces diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We are passionate about our people and committed to employment equity. We foster a culture of respect teamwork and inclusion where collaboration innovation and creativity fuel our quest for research and teaching excellence. While all qualified persons are invited to apply we welcome applications from qualified Indigenous persons racialized persons persons with disabilities women and LGBTQIA2S persons. The University is committed to creating and maintaining an accessible barrier-free work environment. The University is also committed to working with applicants with disabilities requesting accommodation during the recruitment assessment and selection processes. Applicants with disabilities may contact to communicate the accommodation need. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

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