Lab Tech and Admin Asst

**Schedule**
35 hours/week Monday-Friday 8:30-4:3035 hours/week Monday-Friday 8:30-4:30

**Education Level**
3 year Community College diploma in a relevant field of study

**Career Level**
Requires 2 years of relevant experience

JD#1398

Pay Grade: 6

Title: Laboratory Technician and Administrative Assistant

Unit/Project Description: Education Services requires a Laboratory Technician and Administrative Assistant at our Niagara Regional Campus (NRC) of the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine, located in St. Catharines, Ontario. Reporting to the Regional Assistant Dean and Regional Campus Manager, this position provides support to the Undergraduate Pre-Clerkship program for Undergraduate learners; Assists with in-person clinical skills sessions; Provides support to the Program for Anatomy in the maintenance and care of the anatomical specimens; Assists in the recruitment of Physicians and Residents for the purposes of teaching in the Undergraduate MD program; Organizes and conducts program Objective Structured Clinical Exercises (OSCE), faculty recruitment, producing all written materials; Organizes circuits, including mapping, sequencing of scenarios, assignment of faculty and staff; prepares schedules; notifies all participants and provides necessary materials in a timely fashion; Assists in evaluation of students and faculty; Liaises with the SP program, catering, troubleshooting problems; Produces and distributes written and electronic materials to students as requested by faculty both in person and virtually using the SIMIQ software program; Liaises with Educational support programs across the McMaster campus network at all three sites; and Liaises with Niagara Health System hospitals and partner institutions to book onsite educational half days.

Job Summary: Responsible for supporting laboratory experiments that are established and standardized under the direction of the immediate supervisor. Also responsible for providing administrative support for an academic program or department that requires a thorough understanding of established functions, policies, and procedures.

Purpose and Key Functions:

- Ensure student safety compliance during experimental procedures.
- Aid students with proper handling and use of equipment and reagents
- Conduct initial lab set-up in accordance with lab schedules and requirements.
- Perform routine trouble-shooting during the lab period.
- Update records of lab preparations and procedures.
- Observe details and maintain accurate records of experiments and results.
- Exchange technical and scientific information with others.
- Inform supervisor of any defects or irregularities and take appropriate measures to rectify the situation.
- Responsible for keeping laboratory facilities, equipment, and area in clean, safe working order.
- Assemble and adjust tests and laboratory equipment for experiments and procedures.
- Operate, adjust, and maintain a variety of laboratory equipment and scientific instruments.
- Prepare a variety of chemicals, solutions, sterile media, staining reagents and other materials required for the lab.
- Pipette a variety of reagents and media.
- Responsible for the proper storage of materials and the appropriate disposal of waste.
- Adhere to standardized procedures and protocols when dispensing chemicals and base media.
- Respond independently to inquiries that are specific in nature and require a thorough knowledge of established policies and procedures.
- Coordinate student calendars and curriculum changes, timetabling, and the examination process.
- Provide program and admissions information to potential applicants, students and faculty.
- Inform faculty of established procedures for exam preparation and grade submissions. Ensure that proper procedures and deadlines are followed.
- Identify and work to resolve student timetable conflicts.
- Monitor student undergraduate registration and provide electronic permissions to allow students to enroll in courses.
- Collect, analyze, assess, and summarize information relevant to the decision-making process and develop recommendations for final approval and implementation.
- Plan and coordinate a variety of events and activities such as seminars, workshops, conferences, interviews, and tours for prospective students.
- Compile and provide program and admissions information to potential applicants, students and faculty.
- Inform faculty of established procedures for exam preparation and grade submissions. Ensure that proper procedures and deadlines are followed.
- Gather and compile data and documentation for a variety of reports, memos, and program activities.
- Gather, assemble and distribute documentation required for registration, admission, course material, grade appeals, student awards and scholarships, reinstatements, course overload and prerequisite permission, and transfer credits.
- Refer students to appropriate resources, information, and services across the University. Investigate questio