Laboratory Technician

Position Overview

Laboratory Technicians are responsible for preparing, setting up, and cleaning lab materials, including equipment and supplies. Laboratory Technicians also answer student questions in lab and field trip exercises. Thus, Laboratory technician duties include ordering, testing, and maintaining laboratory equipment; keeping up-to-date budget spreadsheets, inventory lists, and lab prep sheets; ensuring lab safety procedures are followed; answering student questions during labs; and accompanying students on field trips.

Reporting Relationship

Department Head of Mathematics and Science

Employment Type

Full-time, Temporary for the remainder of the Fall 2024 Term, with the possibility of new contracts in subsequent terms.

Compensation

Starting at $26.67 per hour

Work Week

This position requires the employee to work about 30-40 hours per week, distributed as much as possible during regular business hours. Some overtime and evening work may be required to accommodate evening labs.

Location

This position may require travel between Burnaby campus and Vancouver campus. This schedule may be adjusted at any time during the term of the contract as per the Unit’s needs.

Education & Qualifications

• A recent graduate with a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree specializing in biology and chemistry, with strong math skills
• Recent WHMIS certification
• Strong understanding of a combination of first- and second-year science courses (biology and chemistry)
• Laboratory experience
• Excellent interpersonal skills, flexibility, and ability to work alone or as part of a team.

Specific Responsibilities

• Preparing, setting up, and putting away lab materials, equipment, and supplies.
• Answering student questions during labs.
• Accompanying students on field trips.
• Communicating with faculty regarding weekly laboratory preparation.
• Maintaining lab preparation documents.
• Testing labs and suggesting changes to instructors if needed.
• Ordering, receiving, and disposing of equipment, materials, and waste.
• Testing and maintaining lab and safety equipment.
• Maintaining budget spreadsheets, lab prep sheets, maintenance and testing schedules, and inventory spreadsheets.
• Ensuring lab safety procedures are being followed.
• Updating SDS files, safety manuals, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Writing term and annual reports on costs per student, accomplishments, areas of improvement, and outstanding tasks.
• Assisting the Department Head of Mathematics and Science as required with planning and modifying laboratory facilities.
• Invigilate course examinations while showing reasonable flexibility with respect to scheduling during each semester’s examination period.

How to Apply

If you are interested in the above position and you would like to apply, please e-mail your cover letter and resume with the e-mail title being “[Your full-name]_Laboratory Technician 2024” to hiring@alexandercollege.ca.

Please note that applications without a cover letter will not be accepted. In your cover letter, be sure to tell us what you would bring to the team and why you’d be perfect for this role. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

No phone calls please.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Thank you!