Technologist - Senior

Job summary

The Lab Technician supports the safe and efficient operation of Biology and Chemistry labs by assisting students, maintaining equipment, and managing laboratory procedures. They also collaborate with instructors to prepare lessons, monitor student progress, and ensure an equitable learning environment.

Job details

Position Summary Reporting to the Chair of the School of Health Sciences, and in collaboration with the program coordinator and course instructor, this position will support the safe and efficient operations of Biology and Chemistry labs. Accountabilities will include on site student support, teaching support, and implementation and maintenance of laboratory procedures. 2 positions available Responsibilities Under the direction of the Course Instructor, the Lab Technician is responsible for: Consulting with the course instructor and attending all preparatory laboratory meetings Ensuring student awareness of course objectives, approach, and evaluation techniques Reviewing blackboard for lessons and updating the course shells as directed by course instructor Reinforcing, demonstrating, assisting and supporting pre-learned principles and their application to skills and procedures Providing a learning environment that makes effective use of laboratory equipment Supporting and maintaining lab safety, cleanliness and organization Providing observation and monitoring student skills and progress using developed guidelines and criteria Reporting on student progress/achievement to the lab course instructor(s) Maintaining records of attendance and corresponding with students by email with responses within 48h business days Taking inventory of all consumables used in the labs and directing orders to the program coordinator as needed Maintaining and monitoring the wear and tear of all lab equipment and supplies Updating lab plans and assessments as directed by course instructor Ensuring an equitable and accessible learning community Proctoring exams/tests in a lab setting according to program guidelines and expectations as outlined by the course Instructor. Qualifications Education, Qualifications and Other Requirements Minimum two (2) year diploma in health science or related field CPR and First Aid certification Completed WHMIS/Hazardous materials training Experience Previous formal or informal lab technician experience is considered an asset Skills Strong interpersonal, problem-solving and communication skills (written and verbal) Understanding of and commitment to equity in education Commitment to a team approach for problem-solving and conflict resolution. Demonstrated ability to provide clarity in guiding/advising others to accurately explain processes and procedures in a lab setting Ability to organize workload, establish priorities and work with minimal supervision

What you’ll do

The Lab Technician supports the safe and efficient operation of Biology and Chemistry labs by assisting students, maintaining equipment, and managing laboratory procedures. They also collaborate with instructors to prepare lessons, monitor student progress, and ensure an equitable learning environment.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a minimum two-year diploma in health science or a related field and possess current CPR, First Aid, and WHMIS certifications. Previous laboratory technician experience is considered an asset, alongside strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

Listed skills

• First Aid · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• CPR · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• record keeping · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred
• Conflict Resolution · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Laboratory procedures
• Lab safety
• Student support
• Equipment maintenance
• Inventory management
• Communication skills
• Problem-solving
• Conflict resolution
• Interpersonal skills
• Record keeping
• Proctoring
• WHMIS
• First aid
• CPR
• Laboratory Safety
• Student Services
• Laboratory Equipment
• Laboratory Procedures
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification
• First Aid Certification
• Chemistry
• Teaching
• Biology
• Cleanliness
• Communication
• Conflict Resolution
• Consulting
• Health Sciences
• Problem Solving
• Operations
• Advising

Job areas

• Education
• Science & Research
• Healthcare
• Technologist
• Science Teacher
• Secondary Education Teachers
• Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education