Laboratory Technician Ii, Chemistry

2 weeks ago


New Westminster, Canada Douglas College Full time

**Work Arrangements**What Douglas Offers**
- DO what you love. Be good at it. That’s how Douglas College defines a great career. It’s a philosophy that resonates through our classrooms, our offices and our boardrooms. It inspires our students and drives us to make Douglas College one of BC’s Top Employers. We love what we do. And we’re looking for passionate, motivated people to join us in making one of Canada’s best colleges even better.**The Role**Responsibilities**
- a. prepares chemical solutions, mixtures and other related materials using standard methods and recording results and calculations;
b. ensures equipment and instruments are in good working order, including performing minor equipment repairs, and maintains service records;
c. constructs or modifies laboratory equipment when necessary;
d. supervises the storage of chemicals within the laboratory and chemical bunker;
e. ensures compliance with WHMIS legislation including preparation of appropriate documentation;
f. instructs faculty, staff and students in all aspects of Health and Safety Regulations as they pertain to the laboratory.

**2. Provides technical and academic assistance to Chemistry students.**
- a. assists students with assignments and with mastery of practical techniques;
b. supervises students in the laboratory during scheduled laboratory sessions;
c. demonstrates experimental techniques and the correct use of equipment;
d. participates as a member of the discipline, taking an active role in the development, evaluation and revision of labs and other materials;
e. assists with researching, designing and writing experiments for inclusion in laboratory manuals;
f. assists with examination invigilation.

**3. Coordinates the maintenance, care and control of laboratory equipment and supplies.**
- a. orders, receives and checks materials and supplies, maintaining inventory and processing payments;
b. coordinates the supply and distribution of lab manuals, including an adequate supply of printed manuals;
c. books films and audio-visual equipment for chemistry laboratory classes;
d. assigns student lockers and maintains student locker lists;
e. coordinates the loan of materials to students;
f. coordinates the circulation of periodicals and other materials among discipline members.

**4. Performs other related duties.**
- a. provides coverage for Laboratory Technician IV positions when required;
b. maintains currency in relation to college chemistry courses.**To Be Successful in this Role You Will Need**
- Good working knowledge of the course content, laboratory equipment and modern techniques pertaining to the instruction of Chemistry courses at the first and second year level or equivalent experience.
- Excellent working knowledge of preventative measures required for the safe operation of a chemistry laboratory, its supplies and equipment including WHMIS.
- To have working knowledge of the operation and routine maintenance of laboratory equipment and operation.
- Good working knowledge of the English language (written and verbal).
- A demonstrated ability to:

- maintain current knowledge in the field of chemistry.
- effectively demonstrate proper laboratory techniques.
- communicate courteously and effectively in person, in writing, and over the telephone with students, faculty, administrators, staff and the public.
- work independently with a minimum direct supervision as well as establish priorities and achieve deadlines.



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