Laboratory Technician

2 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.

We are seeking a patient, organized individual with proven ability to multi-task. Experience with hand/power tools, electronics, welding, control systems, instrumentation, machining, hydraulics, and surveying equipment is desired.

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

- Experience with surveying equipment, hand/power tools, electronics, welding, control systems, instrumentation, machining, and hydraulics
- Teaching experience
- CPR, First Aid, and other health/safety-related training
- Construction experience
- Ability to lift and carry 25kg
- Ability to work at 10m heights
- Ability to stand for long periods of time

**How To Apply**

**Employment Equity Statement**

McMaster University is located on the traditional territories of the Haudenosaunee and Mississauga Nations and within the lands protected by the “Dish With One Spoon” wampum agreement.

The diversity of our workforce is at the core of our innovation and creativity and strengthens our research and teaching excellence. In keeping with its Statement on Building an Inclusive Community with a Shared Purpose, McMaster University strives to embody the values of respect, collaboration and diversity, and has a strong commitment to employment equity.

Job applicants requiring accommodation to participate in the hiring process should contact:

- Human Resources Service Centre at 905-525-9140 ext. 222-HR (22247), or
- Faculty of Health Sciences



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