Lab Demonstrator - Pharmacy Technician

Vancouver Community College (VCC); Vancouver; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Vancouver Community College (VCC) seeks a temporary Pharmacy Technician Lab Assistant to support the setup, delivery, and supervision of community and hospital dispensing labs. You will demonstrate procedures, prepare materials, and assist students in applying theory to practice.

The role requires completion of an accredited Pharmacy Technician program and BC registration, with responsibilities including managing lab records, maintaining equipment, and ensuring safety.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Pharmacy Technician Program and 4+ years related experience.
• Current registration with the College of Pharmacists of BC.

Responsibilities

• Conducts laboratory demonstrations and supervises activities; assists students and answers inquiries.
• Prepares laboratory and instructional materials for activities.
• Sets up and takes down labs.
• Supports faculty in administering and marking students in labs.
• Maintains accurate records of student performance.
• Maintains inventory records and assists in ordering equipment and supplies.
• Ensures safe laboratory conditions in accordance with WHMIS requirements.
• Assists students with computers and pharmacy software in the classroom and labs.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational / time management

Excellent communication

Classroom instruction software

Lab equipment maintenance

WHMIS knowledge

Education

Accredited Pharmacy Technician Program

BC Pharmacists Registration

Tools

Pharmacy software programs

Inventory management software

Job description

We acknowledge that Vancouver Community College (VCC) is located on the traditional unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples who have been stewards of this land from time immemorial.

For over 55 years, VCC has been a leader in innovative, experiential post-secondary learning. We’re one of B.C’s top employers and we are proud to inspire students to discover their passions, gain essential skills, and learn what it takes to succeed in a competitive workforce.

At VCC, we respect and celebrate our differences, and are committed to the work of decolonization, accessibility, and inclusivity for all. Be a part of creating an inclusive community that provides equitable opportunities for Indigenous and diverse representation, participation, and success for everyone.

POSITION SUMMARY

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.

This is a temporary position ending December 17, 2027.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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.
• Prepares laboratory and instructional support materials for laboratory and class activities.
• Prepares the set up and take down of the labs.
• Supports faculty in administrating and marking students in the labs.
• Prepares and maintains accurate records of student laboratory and examination performance.
• Performs a wide variety of tasks relative to the operation, purchase and maintenance of laboratory apparatus and equipment.
• Ensures that the laboratory premises are clean and orderly and that laboratory materials are stored properly.
• Maintains safe conditions in the lab and classroom and works with hazardous materials in accordance with WHMIS requirements.
• Maintains inventory records. Monitors, orders and receives equipment and supplies.
• Assists in the preparation, development and writing of new laboratory activities, lab manuals and assignments.
• Advises, directs and supervises students as required.
• Assists students in the use of computers in the classroom and labs. Uses and maintains pharmacy software programs and equipment in the department.
• Coordinates or participates in laboratory session scheduling.
• Provides support as required to students and preceptors during practicum.
• Performs other related duties as required.

EDUCATION & 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 & 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.