Research Assistant II

at University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Canada

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Salary

CAD 51,306 a year

Closing date

Open until filled

Start

Not given in the advert

Type of post

Research

First seen

30 October 2026, on a public job listing

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At the University of Waterloo, we create and promote a culture where everyone can reach their full potential. As an employee, you get support & opportunities that empower you to advance your career. Explore how we can bring big ideas to life, together. The University is a welcoming workplace for those of all abilities, interests, and expertise. As part of our workforce, you can do what you do best, every day.

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Job Requisition ID:

2026-00724

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Group:

Staff

Job Category:

Laboratory Support

Employment Type:

Temporary

Department:

Faculty of Science - Biology - Administration

Hiring Range:

$51,306.48 - $64,133.10

Posting Information:

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

This position is being offered as a temporary contract. Term: 1 year

Job Description:

Primary Purpose

The Research Assistant II will work in the lab of Dr. Mark Servos in the Department of Biology at the University of Waterloo. The successful candidate must have a strong background in analytical chemistry, particularly in environmental sample preparation and instrumental analysis. They will perform extraction and analysis on wastewater treatment plant effluent for pharmaceuticals and drugs of abuse. This includes maintaining sample collection, preparing samples, extracting samples, maintaining QA/QC and analysis with LC-MS/MS. The assistant will be coordinating sample pickup, sample extraction, LC-MS analysis and completing data analysis and reporting. The assistant will be responsible for safety inspections, chemical and supply inventory, data management and writing SOPs.

Key Accountabilities

Research Support:

• Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Operates, maintains and troubleshoots problems with standard research equipment

• Responsible for maintaining inventory of general research materials and supplies

• Responsible for completing safety inspections and managing chemical inventory

• Participate in conducting experiments or research work by performing specific assigned tasks, such as data/specimen/sample collection, identification and fieldwork

• Organize and maintain documentation, experimental records and data; including electronic files and backups

• Assists in analyzing and interpreting experiment results or research data by performing tasks such as assembly, compilation and summary of statistical and other data

• Participates in the development of research related documents, including ethics applications, journal publications and dissemination of research findings

• May help train undergraduate students and provide general onboarding for policies and procedures, and operation of equipment including writing and validating SOPs

• Assists with special projects and other duties related to the research

Required Qualifications

Education

• Completion of a BSc is required; an MSc is preferred.

• A degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry or Biochemistry is strongly preferred.

Experience

• Experience with LC-MS and Agilent Mass Hunter is required

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