Central Analytical Facility Technologist
Full-Time Support Staff (10-month Contract)
The Central Analytical Facilities (CAF) Technologist reports to the Central Analytic Facilities Manager and supports the day-to-day operation of the CAF by maintaining, setting up, and troubleshooting CAF equipment. Key duties include providing technical support to CAF users, assisting with the development of methods and protocols for researchers and professors, and performing assigned analytical tasks. The CAF Technologist contributes to effective day-to-day operations by maintaining chemical and supply inventories, assisting with ordering, collecting chemical waste, maintaining a safe working environment, and supporting the high-quality water supply used for CAF and other research purposes. Evening and weekend analytical work in the CAF may be required.
The successful candidate will hold a bachelor’s degree in chemistry along with five years of analytical chemistry experience. A master’s degree in a relevant science discipline is considered an asset.
This position is classified as Wage Grade 80, with a wage range from $32.27 per hour (Step 1) to $40.81 per hour (Step 9). Placement within the salary range will be determined based on the candidate’s relevant experience, skills, and qualifications, as well as internal equity and market conditions.
Please submit your letter of application in a single PDF document (last name, first name), via email to careers@nipissingu.ca by 4:00 p.m., September 29, 2026. Please indicate on your application if you are a Nipissing University OPSEU employee.
Hiring is subject to final budgetary approval. In accordance with Article 12.05 (b) of the OPSEU Full-Time Support Staff Collective Agreement and OPSEU Part-Time Staff Collective Agreement first consideration is given to those internal applicants. The search committee would like to thank all applicants for their interest in Nipissing University. Please note that only those candidates invited for an interview will be contacted.
Nipissing University is committed to employment equity and strongly encourages applications, which may include self-identification in a cover letter from Indigenous peoples, women, persons with disabilities, persons who identify as 2SLGBTQI+ and racialized minorities.
Nipissing University must gather information from applicants to determine eligibility to work in Canada. Please include a statement in your application to identify whether you are a Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident or are otherwise legally eligible to work in Canada.
Nipissing University will provide accommodation to ensure barrier-free employment in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. You can request accommodation at any stage of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, please contact Human Resources at access@nipissingu.ca.
This is an open vacancy, and artificial intelligence (AI) will not be used in the evaluation or assessment of candidates.
