Science Laboratory Technician

2 weeks ago

Vancouver, Canada STRATFORD HALL Full time

**Title: Science Laboratory Technician**

**Department: Senior School**

**Reports to: Senior School Principal**

**Interfaces with: Students, parents, faculty and staff**

**Term of contract: Full time, academic year**

**Start date: January 6th, 2025**

**Salary range**:$43,000 - $50,000**

**Introduction**

**Position Rationale and Goal**:
**The Science Lab Technician**’s role is to support teaching and learning in our Senior School Science program. Working closely with an experienced team of teachers, the Lab Technician is responsible for the day-to-day preparation of teaching materials, including lab set-up and practical demonstrations, as well as for the maintenance of lab spaces, resources and equipment. This position will commence once filled.

Working collaboratively with teachers and other support staff, and under the management of the Senior School Principal, the Laboratory Technician supports teachers by assisting students with learning tasks, organizing the learning environment, providing pastoral care for students, and/or performing other duties as assigned by teachers or the Principal. As key members of the staff, the Laboratory Technician contributes to the development and overall improvement of the School. The Laboratory Technician is an important part of the school community, interacting with colleagues from across the school.

The Stratford Hall faculty and staff developed a profile to capture our priorities as educators.

I am a Stratford Hall Educator:
- I Pursue Knowledge- I Listen to Understand- I Build Bridges- I Model Adaptability
- I Cultivate Safe Spaces- Must be a Canadian resident and legally entitled to work in Canada (Citizen, PR, or valid work permit)- Minimum of High School diploma or equivalent- Successful experience working in a laboratory setting- Hold or be willing to obtain an age appropriate First Aid Certificate
- Able to obtain clean criminal record check, including Vulnerable Sector Search

**Preferred Experience and Qualities (in no particular order)**:
- Undergraduate Degree or qualification in Biology or Chemistry- Experience working in a laboratory environment in a school setting- Experience working with adolescents in a school, camp, or community-based setting- Knowledge and understanding of the International Baccalaureate Middle Years and/or Diploma Programme- Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team- Strong organisational, communication, administrative and interpersonal skills- The ability to prioritise assignments, meet deadlines and manage workloads of others

**Key Responsibilities**:
**Ensuring safety and providing training and support to teachers and students**:
**Supporting teachers**- Work with science teaching staff to ensure that they can safely and effectively use departmental equipment- Collaborate with teachers to develop and execute laboratory activities that meet curricular objectives and promote enthusiastic engagement in science learning- Provide training and reminders as necessary to ensure that all lab safety guidelines are adhered to- Keep current with equipment catalogues in order to notify department members of significant developments
- Maintain required Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for all substances stored within the laboratories and inform faculty, students, and the Risk and Safety Manager of notable changes

**Supporting students as required**- Work directly with students in small groups or one to one in order to reinforce concepts and skills introduced by the teacher and implement instructional programs designed by the teacher- Provide supervision and support for students using labs outside of class time (ie for independent investigations for DP courses)- Support students so they can be actively engaged in their own learning- Accommodate the individual needs of students as directed- Co-curricular duties: sponsor or assist with two clubs/activities (two out of three terms during the year), which will meet after school or during lunch
- Actively supervise students during recess, lunch break, or at other times as required

**Position Responsibilities**:
Including but not limited to the following:
**Preparing for and supporting during lessons and experiments**:
- Prepare teaching resources and materials according to teacher requests- Provide in-class support to teachers and students during experiments and practical lessons
- Work with Students to help them develop experiments for independent investigations and extended essays

**Maintaining lab and storage spaces and equipment**:
- Ensure that laboratories, chemical storage, and preparation areas are tidy and well-organized- Ensure that all apparatus and chemicals are stored correctly- Clean and arrange for routine repair or maintenance of equipment
- Ensure correct storage and maintenance of data logging equipment

**Managing consumable resources and inventory**:
- Maintain an up-to-date inventory of all equipment and materials, including ser

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