Lab Technician - St. Catharines, Canada - Ridley College (Canada)

Ridley College (Canada)
Ridley College (Canada)
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St. Catharines, Canada

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Founded in 1889, Ridley College is a co-educational boarding and day school with over 750 students in JK to Grade 12 from more than 55 countries worldwide.

Education at Ridley is 'learner-centred' and inquiry-based, enhanced by the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum. It places students at the heart of the learning experience and develops curiosity, open-mindedness, and agile thinking and doing. Guided by our vision, we aim to inspire flourishing lives to transform our globe.


We strive as a community to create a culture of belonging on campus based on trust, collaboration and cooperation, and to promote and deepen these shared values in all we do.

Joining the team at Ridley means you are committed to life-long learning and development, have integrity and value being of service in a richly diverse community.

Attracting, developing and retaining people who thrive in Ridley's positive education culture that recognizes and celebrates individual strengths is critical to our success.

Ridley College is located on 90 picturesque acres in St.

Catharines, Ontario, in the heart of the Niagara Peninsula and is comprised of a stunning blend of century-old buildings housing modernized technology.

Our new, state-of-the-art teaching and learning facilities, slated to open in early 2024 as part of the ongoing Campaign for Ridley, will continue to reshape the learning experience for future generations of Ridleians and uphold Ridley's place as a global leader in education.

Ridley's teaching facilities are second to none. All teaching spaces have a wireless network and Internet access and are equipped with SMARTBoard technology.


OVERVIEW

Duties will include the following:

  • Work closely to coordinate lab preparation with Head of Department and Science Faculty
  • Assist in teaching and preparation of equipment for safe handling of bacteria and DNA sequencing
  • Inventory supplies on an ongoing basis to ensure all supplies are available
  • Ensure safety and cleanliness of lab, preparation, and storage rooms
  • Ensure safe and secure storage of all materials and equipment
  • Maintain and update MSDS database and ensure communication to all users
  • Coordinate with the operations of the school to ensure shipping and receiving of all materials in a safe and timely manner
  • Support faculty in the delivery of labs where required
  • Assist with supervision of lab spaces to oversee safety of students
  • Attend department meetings and functions
  • Familiarity with GCMS operation and maintenance an asset
  • Perform other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:


ESSENTIAL SKILLS:

- is a self-starter capable of identifying areas of need
- can prioritize tasks and self-manage
- be able to work in a collaborative environment
- strong organization skills
- strong communicator
- attention to detail
- willingness to advance knowledge and learn on the job
- eligible to work in Canada.
- preparation and standardization of chemical solutions
- aseptic technique and autoclave


OUR OFFER
This position requires all work to be in-person and on-site at Ridley College in St Catharines, Ontario. The lab technician will have multiple preparation, storage, and classrooms to manage, all in the same building. There is free parking available on site and bus routes near the school.

Lunch is provided each day you are scheduled, and a meal allowance shall be recorded as a taxable benefit to you.

As a condition of employment, a satisfactory Vulnerable Persons Screening Report must be provided.

Ridley College is committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible and equitable environment where everyone feels respected, valued and supported. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.

If you are selected to participate in the recruitment process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.

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