Technical/research Support I

4 weeks ago


London, Canada Western University Full time

**About Western**:
**About Us**:
The Department of Biology is the largest academic unit within the Faculty of Science. Throughout the academic year, the Department provides courses to over 10,500 students annually, has approximately 1400 majors and an average graduate enrollment of 165-185 students. The major foci within the department is namely scientific research, graduate, undergraduate and public education. The Department seeks to find a better working balance between the development and strengthening of its research enterprise and the maintenance of its strong undergraduate program seeking to enhance and strengthen its graduate program and make meaningful contributions to existing and future collaborative programs that fall within its sphere of influence and interest. The Department is housed in six main buildings (B&GS, WSC, Collip, NCB, AFAR, and Biotron).

**Responsibilities**:
The Technical/Research Support 1 will be responsible for watering plants and/or feeding fish and invertebrates, and performing quick visual check of their health and facilities on weekends and holidays (including Christimas break). This is to ensure the health of plants, fish and invertebrates used in teaching and research.

**NOTE: This position will require 6.5 hours one weekend per month, plus statutory holidays. You may be requested to work additional or shortened hours in certain weeks, with advance notice or emergency situations**

**Qualifications**:
**Education**:
- Undergraduate Degree in a related field (Biology, Plant Sciences) or higher level of training in Horticulture

**Experience**:
- Experience working in a greenhouse preferred but not essential

Skills, Abilities & Expertise:
- Must be able to work in a hot, damp environment
- Ability to work independently and effectively to meet department goals
- Reliable and dependable with the ability to consistently work assigned schedule
- Ability to follow processes with high attention to detail

**Why Western?**:
Consideration of applicants will include an assessment of previous performance, experience, and qualifications. Applicants should have oral communication skills in English.

**Western Values Diversity**:
**Please Note**:
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.



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