Manager, Undergraduate Laboratories

3 weeks ago

Ottawa, Canada University of Ottawa Full time

The University of Ottawa—A crossroads of cultures and ideas

The University of Ottawa is home to a dynamic community of over 50,000 students, faculty and staff, who live, work and study in both French and English. Our campus is a crossroad of cultures and ideas, where bold minds come together to inspire game-changing ideas. We believe in the power of representation, and that increasing the diversity of our faculty and staff supports this objective. Our goal is to provide students with the best possible learning experience, in an environment that reflects the diversity of its people, their ideas, and their identities.

We are one of Canada’s top 10 research universities—our professors and researchers explore new approaches to today’s challenges. One of a handful of Canadian universities ranked among the top 200 in the world, we attract exceptional thinkers and welcome diverse perspectives from across the globe. Our employees come together around the shared purpose of constant improvement, personal development, service excellence, teamwork and a passion for learning with a desire to make uOttawa and the world a better place. Everyone's contributions are valued, we all play a part in making uOttawa a world-class institution. Most importantly, we make it possible for you to achieve your full potential. Because at uOttawa, you belong

About the Faculty of Science

Welcome to the Faculty of Science, a great place to learn, to explore, to question, to discover — opening your mind and pushing boundaries. It’s an exciting time to be part of a rewarding career in life sciences, natural sciences and mathematics. You will have access to world-class facilities, including our Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Complex, our extensive Biosciences Complex and our cutting-edge Advanced Research Complex, that are the envy of many universities. We have strong links with a multitude of government and private research centres, providing countless opportunities and experiences.

We have become a true centre of excellence, earning recognition across Canada and abroad for our prowess in teaching and in our laboratories, where our researchers are addressing some of the most important and relevant scientific questions of our time. Our past is a testimonial to our passion, so will be our future. Will you be part of it?

Position Purpose

Reporting to the Chairperson, Department of Biology, manage the administrative and academic functions of the undergraduate Biology teaching laboratories including the supervision of staff and students, management of budgets, development and implementation of new experiments, maintaining health and safety standards and ensuring the availability of scientific equipment and materials. Provide sessional lecturing including the development of didactic materials and performing student evaluations.

**In this role, your responsibilities will include**:
**Laboratory and Operations Management**: Oversee the daily operations of Biology teaching laboratories, including budget planning, assessing equipment and materials, scheduling of activities, supervision of lab technicians and teaching assistants to ensure efficient operations in line with the programs and policies. Formulate policies and procedures promoting the responsible use of all lab equipment in order to contribute to the safety of all users and preserve the value of the assets.

**Resources management**: Recruit, mentor and supervise a team of laboratory technicians, coordinate their duties and work schedules. Provide guidance and expert advices on technical issues, safety procedures and regulatory compliance matters within the laboratories. Perform annual evaluations of the technicians to identify issues or needs in terms of resources or professional development. Develop action plan to address problems and ensure the team’s effectiveness and compliance.

**Budgets Management and Procurement**: Administer the operational and equipment budgets of the teaching labs, approve purchase of supplies and material. Evaluate and recommend the acquisition of new scientific equipment to maintain lab functionality and high quality standards. Monitor the effects of enrollment upon resource needs and review accounting records of the unit in order to determine, assess, and forecast expenditures.

**Health, Safety and Facilities**: Ensure that protocols and all legal requirements are in place to provide a safe work environment and maintain high standards of safety. Respond to any emergency or abnormal situation occurring in the teaching labs. Coordinate the ongoing maintenance, repair, or renovation of lab spaces with the Facility team to meet the changing needs of the users.

**Student Lecturing**: Organize, prepare and present lecture material for up to two courses per year. Prepare, write and maintain didactic materials including manuals, assignments and examinations. Develop and maintain online content (including online examinat

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