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Research Assistant II

Waterloo, Ontario, Canada💼 Full-time💰 $51,306–$51,306🗓 2026-06-05 → 2026-09-26

Core

Perform extraction and instrumental analysis of wastewater treatment plant effluent for pharmaceuticals and drugs of abuse using LC-MS/MS.

Role type

Research Assistant II (Analytical Chemistry)

Builds

Data analysis and reporting on environmental samples

Domain

Environmental science / Analytical chemistry

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research

Required skills

LC-MS operation, Agilent Mass Hunter, sample preparation, data analysis, SOP writing, safety inspections, inventory management

Preferred skills

Python or R coding, experience in academic research environment

Technologies

LC-MS, Agilent Mass Hunter, Python, R

Responsibilities

Operate and maintain research equipment; collect and prepare environmental samples; perform LC-MS analysis; manage chemical and supply inventory; write and validate SOPs; assist in data interpretation and reporting

Seniority

Junior, hands-on IC

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