Laboratory Technician

**Posting Number**: LAM-S25-26-3664 - **Job Title**: Laboratory Technician (Biology) - **Constituent College**: Champlain College Saint-Lambert - **Work Location**: Saint-Lambert - **Service**: Financial Services - **Reporting to**: Coordinator, Financial Services - **Job City**: Saint-Lambert - **Position Status**: Full-time Replacement - Position Champlain College Saint-Lambert is seeking the services of a LABORATORY TECHNICIAN (BIOLOGY) for a full-time replacement position (35 hours per week). Functions Reporting to the Coordinator, Financial Services, the incumbent assists the teaching personnel in the preparation, presentation, supervision and evaluation of student laboratory work. **MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES**: Use of laboratory and material 1. Demonstrates and trains on how to use the chemicals, equipment and tools under his/her responsibility and assists students in using the laboratory facilities and in understanding instructions. Health and safety 2. Ensures that safety regulations are respected by all users of the laboratory equipment and facilities, maintains the biology laboratories in a working and safe condition and maintains the MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets) for chemicals used by the Biology department. Support and administrative work 3. Prepares chemicals and apparatus and samples required for in-class demonstrations and stores them after demonstrations; 4. Disposes of waste materials in an appropriate manner and through proper channels; 5. Repairs and calibrates equipment; 6. Monitors and maintains the inventory of equipment and supplies used by the Biology department; 7. Participates in the choice of specialized equipment to be used by Biology teachers; 8. Assists the Department Coordinator with the planning and the control of the department budget; 9. Prepares purchase requisitions or work orders when required. - **Requirements**: - Education Must possess a diploma of college studies (DEC) in an appropriate specialty such as "Biomedical Laboratory Technology or Laboratory Technology (Biotechnologies) or Animal health Technology" or a diploma or an attestation of studies which is recognized as equivalent by the competent authority. Competencies Must be able to communicate in both English and French, orally and written; Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite. Asset Training and experience in microbiology. **Requirements**: Strong organizational skills; Attention to detail; Service oriented; Professionalism and discretion. - **Work Schedule**: Monday to Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm (35 hours per week) Depending on lab schedules, there will be flexible working hours to meet the department needs - **Duration of contract**: Until the return of the incumbent - **Salary Scale**: $27.07 - $36.14 - **Start of Posting Period**: 2025-10-30 - **End of Posting Period**: 2025-11-05 23:59 - **Comments**: - Anticipated start date: As soon as possible BENEFITS OF WORKING AT CHAMPLAIN COLLEGE Medical insurance (after 6 months) Retirement plan (RREGOP) and group health insurance Short term and long term disability insurance Summer hours Access to the sports center and fitness classes Professional development and training Onsite cafeteria services Employee assistance program Onsite specialized services such as Physiotherapist, Osteopath, Kinesiologist, Orthopedist, Certified Athletic Therapist, Sport Medicine doctors and sport nutritionist ($) Proximity to the Longueuil metro station and onsite parking ($) The selected incumbent will be required to work in English in order to better serve faculty, staff and students. We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.