Lab Technician

1 week ago


Edmonton, Canada University of Alberta Full time

**Department** Faculty of Engineering - Chemical and Materials Engineering Dept

**Salary range** $56,040.79 to $76,820.84

**Hours per week** 35

**Grade** 9

**Posted date** June 18, 2024

**Closing date** July 5, 2024

**Position Type** Full Time - Operating Funded

**Description**:
This position is a part of the Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA).

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: Faculty & Staff Benefits.

**Location - **Work primarily takes place at North Campus, Edmonton. This role is hybrid with a mix of remote and in-person.

**Working at the University of Alberta**
- The University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Métis, Inuit and all First Peoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community._

The University of Alberta is a community of knowledge seekers, change makers and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day. We are home to more than 14,000 faculty and staff, over 40,000 students and 260,000 alumni worldwide.

Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross-section of people — from our students and community members, to our renowned researchers and innovators, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger and more just. Learn more.

**Working for the Department**

The Department of Chemical & Material Engineering at the University of Alberta recognizes that our people are and will continue to be our greatest strength. We celebrate creativity, diversity, perseverance, and a cooperative spirit. The Department has excellent teaching and research. Exceeding 500 Undergraduate students, 300+ Graduate students and nearly 50 faculty members, including many award-winning researchers and teachers, and with world-class facilities and diverse research and education programs, we are one of the top Chemical and Materials departments in Canada.

**Position**

As a member of the Undergrad Support Services Team, the incumbent will primarily work to support and enhance the learning experience of the undergrad students especially in the laboratory components of the CPC (computer process control) program.

**Duties**

**Managing and Planning Work**
- Convert instructions from Administration (student program requirements) and Faculty (research program requirements) into a work schedule
- Set and/or negotiate priorities
- Recommend build vs. buy decisions based on time/funding availability
- Monitor suppliers’ capabilities (bring in equipment for demonstrations and/or check availability, delivery times of parts & equipment)

**Teaching & Teaching Support**
- Train users on the safe and correct use of laboratory equipment for undergraduate lab courses in Chemical Engineering (main focus on the CPC labs)
- Develop Safe Operating Procedures and hazard assessments as needed
- Set up lab equipment and/or software for the lab and be available to resolve equipment, system and/or software troubles including all instrumentation and automation
- Ensure that the grad student LIs and TAs are appropriately prepared/trained before their labs and be available to provide additional assistance/training to them if needed
- Set lab schedule within existing timetables and coordinate with other lab instructors and technicians where labs alternate between courses
- Train teaching assistants to support the labs, set grad student TA schedules and office hours
- Maintain all lab documentation including lab manuals and grading rubrics and ensure that the current version is passed on to the teaching team each term
- Assist in the development and maintenance of online course content for the course websites.
- Recommend equipment upgrades or expansion in consultation with the course instructor for the evolution of the student labs
- Work closely with the Faculty and Graduate teaching assistants to ensure the best experience for the undergraduate students
- Assist in the development of new lab assignments in consultation with the course Faculty instructor

**Maintenance, Troubleshooting, Repair and Testing of Equipment**
- Troubleshoot broken equipment to discover source of the failure and take appropriate action to repair the equipment if possible or recommend alternate action based on time/funding available
- Test and calibrate equipment for correct operation and act as required for equipment maintenance
- Maintain computers, evaluate, and install computer software associated with the undergraduate student labs within Chemical Engineering
- Develop innovative hardware and software solutions to meet ever-changing needs of staff and students
- Identify hardware, software and system problems, resolve and document solutions

**Laboratory Safety and First Aid**
- Keep current on occupational, health and safety regulations for the labs
- Ensure that lab safety rules and regulations are respecte


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