Part-time Science Lab Technician

2 weeks ago


West Vancouver, Canada Mulgrave School, The International School of Vancouver Full time

Science Lab Technician

Part-time, Permanent

Mulgrave, the International School of Vancouver, is looking for a **Part-Time Science Lab Technician** to support teaching and learning in our Middle and Senior School Science program. Working closely with another Lab Technician and 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 on **July 31 2023.**

**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-organised
- 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 service dates and contacts
- Arrange for the correct disposal of waste materials
- Maintain an up-to-date inventory of chemicals, and ensure that supplies are regularly reviewed and replenished
- Liaise with Science Curriculum Coordinators and other Science Lab Technician for resource orders

**Ensuring safety and providing training and support to teachers and students**:

- 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
- Provide supervision and support for students using labs outside of class time (ie for independent investigations for DP courses)

Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the SS Science Coordinator or Head of Administrative Services.

**All Mulgrave staff are expected to**:

- Develop a learning environment that builds positive relationships and fosters an ethic of care
- Engage actively and thoughtfully with the school’s work in Diversity, Equity & inclusion
- Enthusiastically collaborate with colleagues as part of a cohesive team
- Support the preparation and delivery of learning activities that facilitate authentic engagement
- Identify and select instructional resources and methods to meet students' varying needs
- Use relevant technology to enhance teaching and learning
- Participate in occasional staff meetings and special events
- Model respectful and timely communication with students and colleagues
- Attend professional development workshops as required by the school
- Endorse the school’s mission and values

**Required Qualifications**:

- 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

**Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Commitment**

In order to provide the best possible learning environment for our highly diverse, multicultural student population, Mulgrave actively seeks to recruit teachers from groups that have been traditionally underrepresented in independent and international school faculties. BIPoC and 2SLGBTQ+ educators and those with disabilities are warmly encouraged to apply, and invited to reach out for more information about our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice.

We thank all interested parties. Only those selected for an interview will be conta



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