Lab Technologist

Niagara College; Golden Horseshoe; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Ontario seeks a part-time Lab Technologist to facilitate lab courses and ensure safe practices. The role requires a two-year diploma and one year of experience in an environmental lab. Responsibilities include maintaining equipment, training student employees, and preparing lab materials. A commitment to diversity and inclusion is essential. Starting salary is $27.96/hr for 18 hours per week from August to April.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of practical experience in an environmental lab/field setting.
• Ability to analyze situations and develop safe solutions.
• Capability to follow Standard Operating Procedures and maintain records.

Responsibilities

• Aid in the delivery of practical courses and monitor safety.
• Calibrate, maintain, and repair equipment.
• Train and support student employees in lab duties.

Skills

Monitoring for safe practices

Equipment troubleshooting

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

Two-year diploma in Environmental Technician/Technologist or similar

Tools

Ion chromatograph

Atomic absorption spectrometer

Water quality equipment

Job description

Overview

Located in the heart of the Niagara Region – just minutes from one of the world’s most well-known tourism destinations – Niagara College offers more than 130 innovative programs between our campuses in Welland and Niagara-on-the-Lake. Since opening its doors in 1967, Niagara College has grown to become a leader in education and training and one of the most enterprising colleges in Canada.

Applications are invited for the regular position of part-time Lab Technologist, in the School of Environment & Horticulture Division. The starting salary is $27.96/hr for an 18 hour work week, 9 months per year beginning in late August to late April. Additional hours may be required at peak times during the year such as start or end of term. The position is located at the Daniel J. Patterson Campus.

Responsibilities

• Aid in the delivery of practical courses by monitoring for safe practices and equipment use
• Set out all lab and safety equipment and supplies
• Prepare required standards, solutions, and reagents
• Calibrate, maintain, and repair equipment
• Assist with lab clean-up and glassware washing
• Assist in the maintenance of the comprehensive inventory for all supplies and equipment
• Train, coordinate, and support student employees in lab-related duties; update duty checklists
• Prepare media for and maintain microbiological and plant tissue culture stocks
• Follow, update, and create Standard Operating Procedures
• Manage Health & Safety requirements for lab chemicals, hazardous materials, etc., per applicable regulatory requirements
• Provide feedback to faculty on labs for continual improvement
• Perform equipment or process demos for staff and students
• Assist professors on research projects that involve laboratory use and monitoring

Qualifications

• Two (2) year diploma in Environmental Technician/Technologist, Earth Sciences, Environmental Sciences, or similar field of study
• Minimum of one (1) year practical experience in an environmental lab/field setting
• Experience operating, troubleshooting, and maintaining specialized equipment such as an ion chromatograph, an atomic absorption spectrometer, microscopes, water quality equipment, etc.
• Demonstrated proficiency in leading, guiding, and/ or coaching
• The ability to analyze situations, identify hazards, and develop safe solutions as they arise
• Capability to follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and maintain accurate records
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• superb communication and collaboration skills

Niagara College is strongly committed to diversity and inclusion within its community. We offer an inclusive work environment and welcome applications from all qualified individuals who believe they can contribute to further enhancing campus diversity and equity efforts. If requested, accommodations will be made to support applicants with disabilities during the recruitment and selection process.

Note: Credentials obtained outside of Canada require an evaluation to determine the Canadian educational equivalence. This evaluation must support the educational requirements for the position as a condition of employment. For further information, visit: World Education Services http://www.wes.org/ca/.

While we thank all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted