Lab Demonstrator - Pharmacy Tech

Cambrian College; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Cambrian College in Canada seeks an experienced Pharmacy Technician Lab Support to assist in the design, setup, preparation, marking and supervision of community and hospital dispensing labs. Responsibilities include demonstrating techniques and maintaining equipment, software and inventory used in teaching labs.

The role supports faculty, prepares materials, maintains records, and ensures safety and compliance with WHMIS across lab activities, while coordinating lab scheduling and practicum

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Pharmacy Technician Program and over 4 years related experience or an equivalent combination of training and/or experience may be substituted for the required qualifications.
• Pharmacy Technician: Current registration with the College of Pharmacists of BC
• Strong interpersonal, organizational and instructional support abilities.

Responsibilities

• Conducts laboratory demonstrations and supervises student activities.
• Prepares laboratory and instructional support materials.
• Sets up and takes down labs.
• Supports faculty in administering and marking student labs.
• Prepares and maintains accurate records of student laboratory performance.
• Performs tasks related to operation, purchase and maintenance of lab equipment.
• Ensures clean, orderly premises and proper storage of materials.
• Maintains safe lab conditions in accordance with WHMIS.
• Maintains inventory records and handles orders and receipts.
• Assists in developing new lab activities and assignments.
• Advises, directs and supervises students as required.
• Assists students with computer use and pharmacy software in the department.
• Coordinates or participates in laboratory session scheduling.
• Provides support to students and preceptors during practicum.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Software for classroom instruction

Equipment maintenance

WHMIS knowledge

WHMIS knowledge

Flexible hours

Education

Pharmacy Technician Program

BC Pharmacists Registration

Tools

Pharmacy software

Inventory systems

Lab equipment manuals

Job description

This position provides technical and instructional support for the design, set up, preparation, marking and supervision of community and hospital dispensing labs. Responsibilities also include setting up demonstrations for non-sterile compounding labs, demonstrations and maintenance of equipment and pharmacy software programs.

1. Conducts laboratory demonstrations, provides assistance to students and supervise laboratory activities. Responds to students' inquiries pertaining to laboratory matters and related subject material, referring students to instructors as required.


2. Prepares laboratory and instructional support materials for laboratory and class activities.


3. Prepares the set up and take down of the labs.


4. Supports faculty in administrating and marking students in the labs.


5. Prepares and maintains accurate records of student laboratory and examination performance.


6. Performs a wide variety of tasks relative to the operation, purchase and maintenance of laboratory apparatus and equipment.


7. Ensures that the laboratory premises are clean and orderly and that laboratory materials are stored properly.


8. Maintains safe conditions in the lab and classroom and works with hazardous materials in accordance with WHMIS requirements.


9. Maintains inventory records. Monitors, orders and receives equipment and supplies.


10. Assists in the preparation, development and writing of new laboratory activities, lab manuals and assignments.


11. Advises, directs and supervises students as required.


12. Assists students in the use of computers in the classroom and labs. Uses and maintains pharmacy software programs and equipment in the department.


13. Coordinates or participates in laboratory session scheduling.


14. Provides support as required to students and preceptors during practicum.


15. Performs other related duties as required.

Education and Experience

• Completion of an accredited Pharmacy Technician Program and over 4 years related experience or an equivalent combination of training and/or experience may be substituted for the required qualifications.

• Pharmacy Technician: Current registration with the College of Pharmacists of BC

Skills and Abilities

• Proven interpersonal skills with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively as a member of a team. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, faculty, supervisors and staff.


• Effective organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize and manage several time-sensitive tasks at any given time.


• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present information clearly and accurately.


• Experience using software applications for classroom instruction and inventory purposes.


• Ability to operate and perform routine maintenance on laboratory equipment and apparatus.


• Knowledge of WorkSafeBC WHMIS regulations.


• Ability to work variable hours.