Laboratory Technician

2 weeks ago

Hamilton, Canada McMaster University Full time

**Schedule**
Monday to Friday, 9:30am - 6:00pm

**Education Level**
3 year Community College diploma in a relevant field of study

**Career Level**
Requires 2 years of relevant experience

**Department, Unit or Project Description**

The School of Interdisciplinary Science (SIS) consists of 3 unique undergraduate programs in the Faculty of Science: Integrated Science, Life Sciences and Medical Radiation Sciences. The thread that links these three exceptional programs is the commitment to an interdisciplinary approach to teaching, employing experiential and hands-on opportunities. Core to this approach is our focus on the role of science in addressing contemporary challenges in human health and societal well-being. The School supports over 2000 undergraduate students.

The Laboratory Technician will assist with the delivery of undergraduate lab courses, including but not limited to LIFESCI 2L03, LIFESCI 3L03, and LIFESCI 4CM3 and iSci Lab components. The Laboratory Technician will work in coordination with faculty members and instructional staff across programs and courses to ensure teaching labs are prepped, with adequate supplies available for the delivery of the academic mission. The Laboratory Technician will streamline and look for efficiencies in the proactive planning of lab supplies, and be creative in circumstances where teaching in the lab is impacted for reasons outside the control of instructional team. The Laboratory Technician will be knowledgeable about and contribute to upholding standards of health and safety in the teaching labs and prep/ storage spaces.

**Job Summary**:
Under the direction of the immediate supervisor, oversees the day-to-day operations of a facility, laboratory or multiple laboratories. Organizes, distributes and verifies the work of others and participates in their training. Coordinates the execution of projects and service.

**Purpose and Key Functions**:

- Oversee the day-to-day operations of a facility, laboratory or multiple laboratories.
- Coordinate the execution of experiments, projects and services.
- Establish priorities and ensure adherence to schedules.
- Provides technical guidance and assistance concerning work methods, the use of equipment and techniques, and the analysis of results.
- Review, test, evaluate, and modify equipment and methodology.
- Recognize and investigate apparent reasons for obvious deviations in results obtained.
- Write a variety of documents such as standard operating procedures.
- Conduct initial lab set-up in accordance with lab schedules and requirements.
- Perform pilot experiments and prepare lab demonstration materials.
- Demonstrate and train others on experimental techniques and the operation of laboratory equipment.
- Modify and adapt labs, as directed.
- Conduct routine and moderately complex analyses of data.
- Perform trouble-shooting during the lab period to correct issues including, but not limited to, equipment failure and contamination.
- Update and maintain detailed records of lab preparations and procedures.
- Observe details and maintain accurate records of experiments and results.
- Calibrate and maintain scientific equipment and instruments in accordance with prescribed requirements.
- Perform minor equipment repairs and arrange for major repairs through supervisor or outside contractor.
- Exchange technical and scientific information with others.
- Responsible for keeping laboratory facilities, equipment, and area in clean, safe working order.
- Assemble and adjust tests and laboratory equipment for experiments and procedures.
- Operate, adjust, and maintain a variety of laboratory equipment and scientific instruments.
- Schedule laboratory equipment for use.
- Prepare a variety of chemicals, solutions, sterile media, staining reagents and other materials required for the lab.
- Pipette a variety of reagents and media.
- Update, maintain, and verify inventory control of chemicals, media, and supplies.
- Monitor supplies and order inventories.
- Responsible for the proper storage of materials and the appropriate disposal of waste.
- Adhere to standardized procedures and protocols when dispensing chemicals and base media.
- Input, maintain, and verify information in a variety of databases and spreadsheets.
- Conduct literature searches.

**Requirements**:
3 year Community College diploma in a relevant field of study.
Requires 2 years of relevant experience.
- ** Assets**
- Experience supporting lab courses in a Life Sciences/ Biology/ Science undergraduate teaching lab setting.
- Experience coordinating inventory.
- Experience supporting large classes with large volume of consumables.
- Experience with lab health and safety protocols in a university setting.
- Experience in cell and molecular biology protocols and model organisms maintenance and husbandry

**How To Apply**

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