Laboratory Technician IV, Physics

4 weeks ago


New Westminster British Columbia KL, Greater Vancouver, Canada Douglas College Part time
Position Information

Position Title: Laboratory Technician IV, Physics

Posting Number: 02322SA

Salary Range: $32.04 per hour (with wage increments to a max of $36.06 per hour)

Position Type: Support Staff - Temporary

Employment Type: Part-Time

Start Date: 09/04/2024

End Date: 12/12/2024

Work Arrangements: These temporary, part-time (minimum 6 hours per week) positions are available for the period of September 3, 2024 to December 12, 2024 to provide laboratory support for first year astronomy labs (ASTR 1105 – Introduction to Astronomy).

The Role: To provide laboratory instruction, evaluation and supervision of students in the physics laboratory including preparation of materials for use in the laboratory, subject to the curricula approval of the Physics faculty.

Responsibilities
  1. Provides laboratory instruction and demonstration related to college physics courses:
    1. Instructs students with respect to the laboratory component of college physics courses.
    2. Demonstrates the correct use of equipment in the laboratory.
    3. Instructs students with respect to safety procedures.
    4. Supervises students in the laboratory, ensuring compliance with safety procedures.
    5. Develops and implements strategies to facilitate student learning.
  2. Evaluates student work and performance in relation to laboratory requirements:
    1. Evaluates written work submitted by students as well as the performance of students in the laboratory.
    2. Assesses and assigns final laboratory grades.
    3. Provides additional assistance to students, outside of regularly scheduled laboratory times, in relation to course work.
  3. Prepares materials for use in the laboratory, subject to the curricula approval of the Physics faculty:
    1. Assesses new information and determines its relative value in relation to facilitating student learning in the laboratory.
    2. Sets and evaluates laboratory quizzes and exams.
    3. Maintains, updates and arranges for printing of laboratory manuals.
    4. Creates and/or initiates the development of supplementary instructional materials.
    5. Researches, designs and writes experiments for student use.
  4. Performs other related duties:
    1. Creates, maintains and updates report sheets.
    2. Maintains records of physics laboratory grades.
    3. Sets up laboratory equipment and demonstrations and ensures equipment is in good working order.
    4. Participates as a discipline member in the revision of laboratory materials and manuals.
    5. Maintains currency with respect to physics and physics laboratory instruction.
Minimum Requirements
  • Good working knowledge of the English language (written and verbal).
  • B.Sc. in Physics from a recognized post secondary educational institution or equivalent combination of training and experience.
  • Good working knowledge of course content; operation and routine maintenance of laboratory equipment and apparatus.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate courteously and effectively.
  • Demonstrated experience speaking to groups and preparing written materials for lab assignments.
  • Excellent working knowledge of preventative measures required of laboratory equipment.
  • Ability to maintain current knowledge in the field of Physics.
  • Proven ability to effectively demonstrate proper laboratory techniques.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimum direct supervision.
  • Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
  • Required to set up laboratory equipment, which may include lifting, pushing and pulling up to 40 lbs.
Equity Statement

Douglas College is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable learning and working environment. In support of this journey, we welcome all people to apply.

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