Laboratory Technician

7 months ago

Hamilton, Canada McMaster University Full time

**Schedule**

37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday,

8:30 am -5:00 pm

**Education Level**
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field of study.

**Career Level**
Requires 3 years of relevant experience.

**About the Faculty**

Ranked among the top engineering schools in Canada and worldwide, the Faculty of Engineeringhas a reputation for innovative programs, cutting-edge research, leading faculty, and aspiring students. It has earned a strong reputation as a centre for academic excellence and innovation. The Faculty has approximately 180 faculty members, along with over 5,000 undergraduate and about 1000 graduate students. The Faculty attracts approximately $30 million in annual research funding. Engineering faculty, staff and students at McMaster pursue research and learning in more than 22 research centres, institutes and networks whose interdisciplinary pursuits cross departmental and Faculty boundaries. Outside the University, we collaborate regularly on research projects with partners in universities, government and more than 100 companies in Canada and abroad.

**About the Department**

**About the Position**

We are seeking a patient, organized individual with proven ability to multi-task.

**Job Summary**:
Responsible for providing technical support within a laboratory environment. Assist course instructors by designing, preparing, conducting, and demonstrating undergraduate laboratory experiments.

**Purpose and Key Functions**:

- Collaborate with the instructor to decide on the learning concept and determine how the experiment will be designed to align with and reinforce the defined concept.
- Design and build new laboratory experiments, and review and modify existing laboratory experiments.
- Interact with students and researchers to design and fabricate various apparatus for lab studies.
- Set up and conduct both standardized and non-standardized experiments.
- Assess and mitigate the physical risks associated with the set-up and demonstration of experiments.
- Utilize various software packages and established techniques to analyze data and interpret results.
- Observe details and maintain accurate records of experiments and results.
- Assess the need for and provide recommendations for the acquisition of laboratory equipment, tools, and supplies.
- Create spreadsheets and databases to input, store, and retrieve information.
- Provide technical support and assistance to students and instructors.
- Demonstrate the proper use of laboratory equipment to all users in the laboratory.
- Write procedures for testing methods to be used in laboratory manuals.
- Update and maintain detailed records of laboratory preparations, procedures, and results.
- Develop and implement standard operating procedures for equipment and experiments.
- Log incident reports.
- Ensure that all individuals adhere to established safety policies and have completed the required laboratory safety training.
- Exchange technical and scientific information with colleagues, faculty, and students.
- Attend and participate in regular meetings with teaching assistants to ensure lab experiments are understood and conducted accordingly.
- Complete initial laboratory set-up in accordance with laboratory schedules and requirements.
- Prepare a variety of materials such as chemicals, solutions, sterile media, staining reagents, and any other materials required for the laboratory.
- Calibrate and maintain scientific equipment including diagnosing and repairing equipment problems.
- Coordinate major repairs with vendors and outside contractors.
- Plan, schedule, and coordinate the availability of laboratory equipment and resources.
- Responsible for the daily maintenance of the laboratory including the set up, take down, and clean up after each experiment.
- Remove waste in accordance with applicable waste handling guidelines.
- Update and maintain inventory control of laboratory equipment, supplies, and materials.
- Source pricing information and order materials and equipment required for the laboratory.
- Operate nonstandard equipment, test systems, and devices such as servo-controlled actuator driven systems.
- Utilize software to complete drawings for machined components required for equipment, and to produce CNC code.
- Operate a variety of power tools such as lathes, milling machines, surface grinders, 3-D printers, welders, and other power equipment.

**Requirements**:

- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field of study.
- Requires 3 years of relevant experience.

**Assets**:

- Hands-on experience with hand/power tools, machining, welding, hydraulics, and/or surveying equipment
- Hands-on experience with electronics, control systems, and/or instrumentation
- Construction and/or Teaching experience
- Forklift and overhead crane operation experience
- Lifting, rigging, and scaffolding experience
- CPR, First Aid, and other health and safety-related training

**Additional Information**:

- Ability to lift and carry 25kg
- Ability to work at 10m

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