Lab Technician

Posting Number

**Posting Number**
- SS0445- Position Information**Division**
- Arts, Sciences & Technology**Department**
- Math/Science**Supervisor Title**
- Dean, Faculty of Arts, Science & Management**Location**
- Port Alberni(PA)**Posting Type**
- Internal/External Posting**Position Status**
- Sessional**If Others, please specify**

**Desired Start Date**
- 10/23/2023**Position End Date (if temporary)**

**Weekly work schedule (please indicate the start and end times for each day of work)**

**%**
- 40**Pay Grade**
- L: $33.47 - $35.56**Position Summary**
- Reporting to the Dean, Faculty of Arts, Science & Management, the Lab Technician prepares materials as needed for Science laboratory courses. Organizes and maintains laboratory equipment and supplies. Assists in the supervision of laboratory classes and maintains safety standards as mandated by law.
- The Lab Technician is aware of the Mission and Values of North Island College, incorporating and practicing the values in everything they do.**Position Competencies**
- Job Knowledge
- Judgment
- Teamwork
- Planning & Organization
- Customer Service Excellence
- Communication & Interpersonal Skills

**Duties & Responsibilities**
- 1. Prepares reagents and sets up equipment for ABE, first & second year UT science labs and lectures. As well organizes the supplies for all open science courses.
2. Assists students in the correct use of equipment.
3. Assists in the supervision of laboratory classes.
4. Ensures, in partnership with instructors, that safety standards (WCB & NIC Occupational Health and Safety) are maintained in lab areas.
5. Ensures compliance with WHMIS regulations.
6. Performs monthly inspections to ensure that laboratories and storage areas are maintained in good order and that all safety equipment functions.
7. In accordance with Department of the Environment guidelines, prepares unwanted and dangerous chemicals and biohazardous materials for disposal.
8. Maintains an inventory of laboratory supplies and equipment.
9. Ensures MSDS are available and current.
10. Prepares purchase requisitions for required equipment and supplies.
11. Tests and maintains lab equipment, arranging for outside service and repair as necessary.
12. Tests new experiments and critiques written lab materials.
13. Performs other related duties as assigned by instructors and the Department Chair.
14. Works in cooperation with Lab Technicians at the other campuses.**Required Education & Experience**
- 1. Minimum B.Sc. in an appropriate discipline.
2. Minimum two years related work experience, preferably in a research lab (or an equivalent combination of education and experience).
3. WHMIS training is required.**Required Knowledge Skills & Abilities**
- 1. Excellent interpersonal, communication, organizational and leadership skills are required.
3. Must be willing and able to work with mínimal supervision & direction.**Special Instructions to Applicant**- Posting Detail Information

**Posting Open Date**
- 10/16/2023**Posting Close Date**

**Open Until Filled**
- Yes