Lab Technician - (00185.48)

The Lab Technician's primary duty; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional educational institution in Kamloops is seeking a Lab Technician responsible for supporting equipment setup, maintenance, and safety for lab sessions and field trips. The successful candidate will maintain supplies, operate equipment, and perform clerical tasks. A relevant degree and minimum of three years' related experience are required. Strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years related laboratory or field experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain inventory of supplies and course-related equipment.
• Organize cleaning and maintenance of laboratory and field facilities.
• Operate standard and specialized laboratory and field equipment.
• Perform clerical duties including report processing and data entry.
• Compile statistical reports for monthly and yearly reporting.
• Schedule laboratory facilities for teaching and learning activities.
• Train others in the use of laboratory and field equipment.

Skills

Proven data entry skills

Knowledge of safe laboratory and field practices

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently

Knowledge of methods, materials, and techniques relevant to the discipline

Knowledge of laboratory and field equipment appropriate to the area

Education

Four-year undergraduate degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline

Job description

Description

The Lab Technician's primary duty is to provide support related to equipment setup, maintenance, safety, and delivery of laboratory and field sessions (including field trips and courses) at Thompson Rivers University.

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain inventory of supplies and course-related equipment for the laboratory and field facilities.
• Maintain laboratory and field work facilities by organizing cleaning, maintaining sample quality, and monitoring equipment use and maintenance.
• Operate standard and specialized laboratory and field equipment.
• Perform clerical duties including reception, faxing, photocopying, report processing, filing, result distribution, appointment booking, attendance recording, and data entry.
• Compile statistical reports for monthly and yearly end reporting.
• Schedule use of laboratory facilities for teaching and learning activities.
• Organize laboratory setup and takedown in consultation with faculty.
• Collaborate with faculty to optimize use of laboratory and field equipment and technology.
• Train others in the use of laboratory and field equipment and technology.
• Maintain a safe environment in the laboratory.
• Participate in Quality Assurance and Quality Control programs as per accreditation and university standards.
• Oversee work-study students in collaboration with faculty.
• Adhere to safety and emergency management protocols for each department.

REPORTS TO

Designated supervisor

Requirements

EDUCATION: Four-year undergraduate degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline

EXPERIENCE: Minimum of three years related laboratory or field experience

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

• Proven data entry skills
• Knowledge of safe laboratory and field practices
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently
• Knowledge of methods, materials, and techniques relevant to the discipline
• Knowledge of laboratory and field equipment appropriate to the area

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Prolonged sitting or standing
• Exposure to dust, fumes, chemicals, biological materials, electromagnetic fields, power tools, and low-energy radiation, depending on department
• Ability to lift weights over 10 kg
• Travel within British Columbia

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