BME Lab Technician and Safety Coordinator

Job summary

The incumbent is responsible for the operational management of biomedical engineering research laboratories and the implementation of departmental health and safety programs. They provide technical oversight, ensure regulatory compliance, and support faculty and students with experimental setup and equipment maintenance.

Job details

The incumbent is responsible for the operational management of biomedical engineering research laboratories and the implementation of departmental health and safety programs. They provide technical oversight, ensure regulatory compliance, and support faculty and students with experimental setup and equipment maintenance. Candidates must hold an undergraduate degree in an engineering or science discipline, with a preference for specialization in biomedical engineering. Proven experience in wet lab settings, knowledge of biosafety standards, and strong technical documentation skills are required.

What you’ll do

The incumbent is responsible for the operational management of biomedical engineering research laboratories and the implementation of departmental health and safety programs. They provide technical oversight, ensure regulatory compliance, and support faculty and students with experimental setup and equipment maintenance.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an undergraduate degree in an engineering or science discipline, with a preference for specialization in biomedical engineering. Proven experience in wet lab settings, knowledge of biosafety standards, and strong technical documentation skills are required.

Listed skills

• Technical Documentation · Preferred
• Project Coordination · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Laboratory safety
• Tissue culture
• Cell culture
• Microbiology
• Biochemical techniques
• Microscopy
• Hazard analysis
• Standard operating procedures
• Equipment maintenance
• Technical documentation
• WHMIS
• Biosafety standards
• Laboratory inspections
• Risk mitigation
• Project coordination

Job areas

• Science & Research
• Engineering
• Security & Safety
• Education
• Administrative

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