Instrument Technician

Burnaby, BC
Hybrid
Posted Oct 21, 2026
1 position

$68,434–$77,485 / year

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 35 hours per week
Seniority: Mid-Senior level

Job summary

Provide technical support, maintenance, and repairs for scientific instruments and equipment in Chemistry teaching laboratories and shared research facilities. Operate and maintain the elemental analysis facility, advise on experimental methods and design, and train users in proper instrument operation.

Job details

Union/Affiliation: C.U.P.E. Local 3338 Pay range: $2,632.08 to $2,980.20 bi-weekly SFU Department Descr: Chemistry Position Grade: 10 # of openings: 1 Biweekly Hours: 70 Who We Are Simon Fraser University is a leading research university, advancing an inclusive and sustainable future. Our purpose – the essence of SFU – is to create and connect knowledge, learning and community for deeper understanding and meaningful impact. We are committed to fostering excellence, innovation, belonging and community in all that we do. The Department of Chemistry is driven by research and our students to work alongside the core goals of the university. The laboratory technicians team at the department of Chemistry provides essential support to our undergraduate and graduate students, Teaching Assistants, Faculty and Staff. About The Role Provides a complete range of technical support for scientific instruments and equipment in research and teaching laboratories, as well as shared research facilities, within the Chemistry Department. Operates and maintains the elemental analysis (EA) facility as a service to the faculty and students in the Department of Chemistry, primarily, in the Faculty of Science, in general, and researchers outside of SFU. Performs maintenance and repair work on scientific equipment and instrumentation in various Chemistry teaching laboratories (including, but not limited to, gas chromatography, atomic absorption, thermal gravimetric analysis, differential scanning calorimetry, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, high-performance liquid chromatography, and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry) and in the EA facility (elemental analyzer). Provides support for shared departmental research facilities and teaching laboratories. Qualifications Undergraduate degree in Chemistry, including training in analytical methods or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. NMR and mass spectrometry knowledge and experience is required. 4 years of experience. An equivalent combination of formal education, certificate/program of study and experience is acceptable. Ability to operate, troubleshoot and repair various scientific instruments and equipment. Ability to use various analytical methods at an advanced level. Ability to provide technical advice and consultation on conducting and designing experiments. Ability to provide training to users on proper operation of various scientific instrumentation. Excellent knowledge of a range of chromatographic and mass spectrometer technologies (i.e., GC, GCMS, HPLC, MS, LCMS) used for teaching and research purposes. What We Offer At SFU, our goal is to ensure our people are valued and supported by promoting a healthy work-life balance, professional growth and development, as well as a safe and respectful workplace. We offer continuing employees who belong in the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE Local 3338): 3 weeks’ vacation (prorated for the first year)* Hybrid-work program for eligible positions Employer paid defined benefit pension plan On-campus tuition waiver for employees and their immediate family members* Funding for professional development expenses* And more! Prorated for part-time employees Additional Information For external candidates, the starting salary is the first step of the salary range. Please include your cover letter and resume in one attachment. SFU is an equity employer and strongly encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, Indigenous Peoples, visible minorities, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the university. We are committed to facilitating accessibility within our application and interview processes. If you require any assistance or accommodations, please contact people_strategies@sfu.ca.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Requires an undergraduate degree in Chemistry with analytical methods training, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, along with four years of experience. Requires NMR and mass spectrometry knowledge and experience, advanced analytical-method skills, and the ability to operate, troubleshoot, repair, and provide training on scientific instruments.