Course Technician

1 month ago


Montréal, Canada McGill University Full time

Please refer to the

job aid for instructions on how to apply.

This is a permanent position in the Department of Civil Engineering.

Position Summary:
Under the direction of the immediate supervisor, oversees the day-to-day operations of a teaching laboratory. Organizes, distributes and verifies the work of others, and participates in their training. Plans and organizes laboratory schedules. Coordinates provision of equipment and materials. Acts as resource person, resolves problems and instructs others. Liaises between staff and students. Performs duties related to administering laboratory sections and examinations. Coordinates production of course documents. Maintains equipment.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

- Oversees the day-to-day operations of a teaching laboratory. Organizes, distributes and verifies the work of others, and participates in their training. Confers with professors concerning the scope and objectives of teaching laboratory sessions.
- Plans and organizes laboratory schedules. Reviews existing experiments. Performs literature searches; reviews, selects and modifies methodology. Tests, evaluates and participates in devising new methodology and experiments.
- Assesses equipment needs. Coordinates provision of equipment and materials. Designs or fabricates specialized equipment as required. Oversees set-up of equipment and demonstrations. Oversees equipment loans
- Acts as resource person, resolves problems and instructs others. Provides technical guidance and assistance concerning work methods, the use of equipment and techniques, and the analysis of results.
- Organizes and assigns laboratory sections. Liaises between staff and students. Resolves problems such as late assignments, timetable conflicts, and make-up laboratory sessions.
- Prepares and updates laboratory manuals and handbooks; coordinates the production and distribution of these documents
- Ensures compliance with safety regulations in the use of equipment. Ensures proper storage, handling and disposal of hazardous materials
- Maintains equipment and performs minor repairs. Arranges for servicing.
- Maintains inventory. Recommends and purchases equipment and material. Ensures timed purchase of perishables and live specimens. Arranges for permits for restricted specimens.
- Maintains records and files
- Keeps abreast of new developments in the field to update skills and knowledge.
- Uses a variety of equipment such as pipettors, balances, autoclaves, centrifuges, pH meters, water purification systems, microscopes, gas chromatography (GC) systems, high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) systems, jar testers, ovens, and furnaces.

The list of duties and responsibilities outlined above is representative and not a complete and detailed list of tasks which may be performed by an employee whose position has been matched to this generic job description.

Other Qualifying Skills and/or Abilities: Knowledge of laboratory safety regulations and experience dealing with safety protocol compliance. Relevant experience working with and training students in a laboratory setting. Demonstrated ability to work with laboratory equipment such as pipettors, balances, autoclaves, centrifuges, pH meters, water purification systems, microscopes, gas chromatography (GC) systems, high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) systems, ovens, and furnaces. Experience conducting standard water quality tests, jar tests, chemical and biological oxygen demand assays, molecular biology techniques such as PCR, and common chemical and biological assays for environmental engineering studies. Demonstrated experience training teaching assistants to provide support in lab sessions. Strong attention to detail and proven ability to verify work. Knowledge of environmental engineering processes or related fields such as Environmental Engineering Technology or Engineering Technology. McGill University is an English-language university where day-to-day duties may require English communication both verbally and in writing. The level of English required for this position has been assessed at a level 4 on a scale of 0-4.
- Minimum Education and Experience:

- DEC III - Medical Laboratory Technology 4 Years Related Experience /
Hourly Salary:

(MUNACA Level H) $33.05 - $40.97
- Hours per Week:

- 35 (Full time)
Supervisor:

Administrative Officer
Position End Date (If applicable):

Deadline to Apply:

- 2024-03-07
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