Laboratory Technician - 20 hours per week
Laboratory Technician - 20 hours per week
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POSITION NOTES: 20 hours per week
TITLE: LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
DEPARTMENT: Secondary Schools
REPORTS TO: Science Department Head (functionally)
Principal (administratively)
SUMMARY: With minimum direction the laboratory technician prepares and maintains laboratories and work areas for experiments and instruction as required by science teachers. She/he works cooperatively with other staff students and the public.
DUTIES:
- Prepares laboratories for experiments and instruction as required by the science teachers.
- Maintains laboratory equipment and supplies and maintains records of inventory.
- Responsibility for transporting supplies and equipment from delivery area of school to the appropriate Science area in a timely manner.
- Prepares laboratory supply and equipment orders and assists with the selection of new items.
- Mixes solutions stains and formulas as required by science teachers.
- Maintains or preserves animals or specimens.
- Cleans and repairs equipment as necessary or arranges for major repairs.
- Ensures security and safety in use of all chemicals and delicate and/or expensive items.
- Protects and nurtures biological specimens growth of cultures and laboratory animals.
- Prepares records lists graphs copies and related materials as required.
- Disposes of waste generated by laboratory experiments including where necessary treatment and packaging for waste pickup.
- Assists with department budget preparation and tracks expenditures.
- Maintains WHMIS information and updates files as new information is received.
- Participates on school committees as required.
- Assists teachers in laboratory and related activities.
- Coordinates and maintains science audio-visual and science related specialized computer equipment and related supplies.
- High-school diploma or equivalent.
- Two years of post secondary related training at the technical school level or equivalent training in a university setting with direct training and experience in the sciences with laboratory emphasis; or
- Four years of specific experience.
- Knowledge of laboratory practices and procedures.
- Knowledge of computer applications.
- Basic record keeping skills.
- Ability to use courtesy and tact in the explanation of and discussion of information in contacts with public parents staff and students.
- Ability to perform individually and as part of a team.
- Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to plan and schedule work and organize the workload effectively.
- Ability to work with constant interruptions.
- Sufficient vision to operate computer.
- Fundamental ability to operate equipment
- Manual dexterity.
**Only candidates that are shortlisted for an interview will be contacted**
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HOW TO APPLY:
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Part-Time
