Senior Laboratory Technician

3 weeks ago


Prince George, British Columbia, Canada College of New Caledonia (CNC) Full time
Posting Details Position Information Job Title Senior Laboratory Technician (NRFT - Natural Resources and Forest Technology) EXISTING CNC CUPE Employees:

For all Administrative postings please disregard the following statement. For CUPE postings please refer to Article 9.01 (d) of the CUPE Collective Agreement to ensure you have met the eligibility requirements to apply to CUPE competitions.

Employment Status Full Time Employment Type Regular Job Summary Reporting to the Dean of Human Services, University Transfer, and Business Studies, the Senior Laboratory Technician will manage, maintain, and oversee all aspects of laboratory and field work support pertinent to their assigned discipline(s), and will further support department activity and development at all campus locations. This includes logistics, inventory, and waste and safety management, in addition to performing the duties of the Laboratory Technician when required. The Senior Laboratory Technician will also liaise with and provide safety training to other departments as needed at all campuses. Specific Duties
• All duties pertain to laboratories belonging to the assigned discipline(s):

• Ensure labs and lab users comply with safety regulations.

• Oversee waste management within the department.

• Direct, train, and supervise Laboratory Technician(s) and/or student assistant(s) at all campuses, as necessary.

• Maintain the safety equipment found in laboratory spaces.

• Order, purchase, receive and store equipment, chemicals, and/or other materials.

• Create, revise, and maintain policy and procedure manuals for ancillary areas of responsibility: inventory, ordering, equipment use and maintenance, waste management, etc.

• Orient new staff at all campuses on the relevant procedures and policies; train staff in the safe maintenance and use of all laboratory equipment.

• Create, revise and maintain instructions for laboratory preparation.

• Perform regular maintenance and minor repairs of instrumentation; coordinate major repairs of equipment.

• Reconcile expenditure transactions for assigned department against College database budget reports.

• Manage and maintain an electronic database and physical inventory of chemicals, supplies and equipment in the laboratories; assist with equipment sign out/in and act as a contact to provide information and assistance, as required.

• Research and revise current and novel lab procedures and equipment to aid in department development.

• Provide support as needed in accreditation processes and liaise with other College departments at all campuses.

• Create and maintain safety plans, and incident records in the laboratory or field, and provide training to department staff, as needed.

• Obtain additional required safety training certificates to comply with the College's safety plan or additional discipline related training, as required.

• Perform duties of Laboratory Technician as and when required.

• You will be part of a team actively engaged in contributing to and accomplishing the vision, mission, and goals of the College and in supporting the aspirations and needs of our learners and communities.

• You will promote a positive work atmosphere and communicating in a professional manner that demonstrates mutual respect with students and colleagues.

• Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor. Skills & Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree (or higher) specializing in the applicable discipline, OR equivalent education and experience in the discipline and/or related disciplines

• 5 years or more Previous experience providing support in a student laboratory setting

• Proven ability to supervise others and demonstrated experience in leading others

• Work independently/unsupervised in resolving problems and decision making

• Ability to organize time and workload

• Ability to work against multiple time constraints and deadlines

• Where applicable, experience working in a Chemical Safety Level 3 and/or Biosafety Level 2 facility will be an asset

• Knowledgeable in WHMIS/GHS and safe handling, management, storage and disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous waste

• WHMIS certification and/or first aid certification is considered an asset

• Knowledgeable in the operation and repair of instrumentation used in a laboratory environment

• Intermediate excel skills required for the development and maintenance of inventory listings

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, organizational skills, and interpersonal skills

• Ability to multi-task

• Demonstrated ability to be a creative problem solver

• Ability to work effectively and safely in a potentially hazardous work environment

• Physical ability to complete the demands of the job Band I Grade NA Salary $69,170 per annual Location Prince George CNC Campus Prince George Province BC Country Canada Department School of Human Services, University Transfer, and Business Studies Posting Detail Information Posting Number 24-043SP Employee Group Operational Desired Start Date 07/15/2024 Position end date (if temporary or seasonal) Additional Appointment Details Applicable discipline refers to a Bachelor's in Natural Resources. Number of Hours per week 35 Posting Competition Status Accepting Applications Number of Positions to fill 1 Open Date 05/23/2024 Screening/Close Date 06/07/2024 Remain Open Until Filled Yes Special Instruction/Details to Applicant Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Are you legally able to work in Canada?
    • Yes
    • No
  2. * Do you have a Bachelor's degree (or higher) specializing in the applicable discipline, OR equivalent education and experience in the discipline and/or related disciplines? (Open Ended Question)
  3. * Do you have 5 years or more previous experience providing support in a student laboratory setting? (Open Ended Question)
  4. * Do you have a Bachelor's Degree in Natural Resources?
    • Yes
    • No
    • In process
  5. * Do you hold a Level Two Occupational First Aid Certificate?
    • Yes
    • No
  6. * Do you have a transportation endorsement?
    • Yes
    • No
    • In process
  7. * What experience do you have driving on radio controlled roads?
    • Less than 1 year
    • Between 1-2 years
    • More than 2 years
  8. * Do you have a Class 2 or higher class driver's license?
    • Yes
    • No
Documents Needed To Apply Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
Optional Documents
  1. Credentials
  2. Other

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