Manager, Isotope Laboratory
University of Ottawa
Ottawa, ON, Canada · Kanata, Ottawa, ON, Canada
USD 107,503-134,379 / year
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Posting Reason:
Replacement of a regular positionJob Type:
EmployeeAnticipated Duration in Months (for contracts and temporary assignments):
N/AJob Family:
Research# of Open Positions:
1Faculty/Service - Department:
Jan Veizer LaboratoryCampus:
Main CampusUnion Affiliation:
N/ADate Posted (YYYY/MM/DD):
2026/05/21Applications must be received BEFORE (YYYY/MM/DD):
2026/06/01Hours per week:
35Salary Grade:
Non-Union Grade NM1Salary Range:
$107,503.00 - $134,379.00About the Faculty of Science:Welcome to the Faculty of Science, a great place to learn, to explore, to question, to discover — opening your mind and pushing boundaries. It’s an exciting time to be part of a rewarding career in life sciences, natural sciences and mathematics. You will have access to world-class facilities, including our Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Complex, our extensive Biosciences Complex and our cutting-edge Advanced Research Complex, that are the envy of many universities. We have strong links with a multitude of government and private research centres, providing countless opportunities and experiences.
We have become a true centre of excellence, earning recognition across Canada and abroad for our prowess in teaching and in our laboratories, where our researchers are addressing some of the most important and relevant scientific questions of our time. Our past is a testimonial to our passion, so will be our future. Will you be part of it?
Position Purpose
Manage, supervise and control the Ján Veizer Stable Isotope Laboratory, which is a highly specialized multi- disciplinary laboratory providing stable isotope analyses of H, C, N, O and S in biological, geological, hydrogeological, environmental and medical materials for University of Ottawa researchers (professors, visiting scientists, post-doctoral & graduate students) and the scientific community.
In this role, your responsibilities will include:
Manage laboratory personnel and the various users with respect to laboratory and researchers’ time frames for optimization of the instruments’ usage.
Consult and advise users (professors, post-docs and students) on their respective projects re: proper sampling, analytical, instrumental, calibration and method limitations to obtain the best data possible.
Formulate, plan and develop innovations to increase the efficiency, productivity, accessibility and adaptability of the laboratory and its instrumentation including the development of new analytical capabilities relating to the varied research needs of the scientific community.
Maintain and report on progress, physical condition, finances and inventory of the facilities for statistical compilation, budget planning and grant applications, enabling long-term financial stability and providing competitive prices to our users.
Establish and enforce security and safety protocols regarding Occupational Health and Safety Codes to provide a safe and pleasant work environment.
Establish reporting of and enforce data quality control and assurance protocols.
Plan, formulate, update, implement and maintain all laboratory computers and computer-related issues (database, bilingual websites, network, backups…) to offer to users the latest instrumentation software on trouble-free secured computers and provide lab personnel with a protected and secured database for data manipulation and storage.
Supervise, instruct and demonstrate various geochemical analysis techniques to laboratory staff and perform quantitative and qualitative analyses on various samples for the users with respect to their projects.
Maintain, diagnose and repair existing equipment to keep the instruments in excellent working order to be able to provide the best possible service at the lowest possible price to the University of Ottawa research community.
Promote the University of Ottawa and the Ján Veizer Stable Isotope Laboratory inside and outside the University through training courses, talks, conferences, and the Lab brochure and website to attract new users/projects at the University and international levels.
What you will bring:
Ph.D. in Earth, Environmental, Biological or Chemical Sciences with a focus on the analysis, use and/or applications of stable isotopes
Minimum of 2 years of experience in managing a multi-disciplinary stable isotope facility.
Hands-on experience on multi-collector isotope mass spectrometry and related peripherals.
Laboratory experience in high vacuum cryogenic gas extraction line design and use.
Knowledge of MS Office suite software.
Ability to understand the science and goals sought in various fields involving stable isotopes as well as the methods used in sample collection and preparation.
Solid background in electronic and computer programming, and data management, including, but not limited to, reporting of quality assurance and quality control metrics, and F.A.I.R. data principles.
First aid and Occupational Health training.
Bilingualism – English and French (spoken and written)
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Key Competencies at uOttawa:
Here are the required competencies for all or our employees at uOttawa:
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 hrtalentmanagement@uottawa.ca 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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