Lab Technician - Courtenay, Canada - North Island College

North Island College

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Courtenay, Canada

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Description

Posting Number

Posting Number

SS0366
Position Information
Division
Arts, Sciences & Technology
Department
Math/Science
Supervisor Title
Dean, Arts, Science & Management
Location
Comox Valley(CV)
Posting Type
Internal/External Posting
Position Status
Sessional
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Desired Start Date

08/21/2023
Position End Date (if temporary)

Weekly work schedule (please indicate the start and end times for each day of work)

Under Article 1.05 b) of the NIC CUPE Local 3479 collective agreement a temporary employee with an assignment less than twelve (12) months is excluded from the agreement provisions relating to Seniority (Article 11) and Layoff and Recall (Article 12). The offer of this temporary appointment, on an
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On-Call
Pay Grade
L: $31.35$33.31
Position Summary
Reporting to Dean, Arts, Science and Management, the Lab Technician prepares materials as needed for Science laboratory courses, organizes and maintains laboratory equipment and supplies, assists in supervising laboratory classes and maintains safety standards as mandated by law.
The Lab Technician is aware of the Mission and Values of North Island College, incorporating and practicing the values in everything they do.
Position Competencies
Job Knowledge
Judgment
Teamwork
Planning & Organization
Customer Service Excellence
Communication & Interpersonal Skills

Duties & Responsibilities

1. Prepares reagents and sets up equipment for ABE, first & second year UT science labs and lectures. As well organizes the supplies for all open science courses.

2. Assists students in the correct use of equipment.
3. Assists in the supervision of laboratory classes.
4.

Ensures, in partnership with instructors, that safety standards (WCB & NIC Occupational Health and Safety) are maintained in lab areas.

5. Ensures compliance with WHMIS regulations.
6.

Performs monthly inspections to ensure that laboratories and storage areas are maintained in good order and that all safety equipment functions.

7. In accordance with Department of the Environment guidelines, prepares unwanted and dangerous chemicals and biohazardous materials for disposal.
8. Maintains an inventory of laboratory supplies and equipment.
9. Ensures MSDS are available and current.
10. Prepares purchase requisitions for required equipment and supplies.
11. Tests and maintains lab equipment, arranging for outside service and repair as necessary.
12. Tests new experiments and critiques written lab materials.
13. Performs other related duties as assigned by instructors and the Department Chair.
14. Works in cooperation with Lab Technicians at the other campuses.
Required Education & Experience

1. Minimum B.Sc. in an appropriate discipline.

2. Minimum two years related work experience, preferably in a research lab (or an equivalent combination of education and experience).
3. WHMIS training is required.
Required Knowledge Skills & Abilities

1. Excellent interpersonal, communication, organizational and leadership skills are required.

3. Must be willing and able to work with mínimal supervision & direction.
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