Laboratory Technician
-Manage the chemistry department budget and obtain quotes on capital purchases like equipment.-Track order requests through LIMS and source and purchase chemicals.-Serve as department research administrator and oversee student grant accounts.-Purchase materials on an as-needed basis and manage and purchase laboratory development materials.-Coordinate and oversee laboratory maintenance activities and administer online chemical and equipment inventory.-Calibrate laboratory instruments such as Karl-Fischer titrator, pH meters, balances, and pipets.-Prepare analytical solutions and samples and support laboratory development by testing new undergraduate experiments.-Provide laboratory preparation for all levels of chemistry courses and assemble and prepare equipment for student use.-Led field trips to industrial settings, providing hands-on learning experiences for students while always ensuring their safety and supervision.-Ensure all laboratory activities are in accordance with WHMIS and Materials Safety Data Sheet requirements.