Laboratory Technician, Biology

Kwantlen Polytechnic University; City of Langley; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Canada seeks a Laboratory Technician - Biology to manage and coordinate the biology labs. Responsibilities include assisting faculty with lab operations, ensuring lab equipment is well-maintained, and preparing materials and supplies for each lab session. The ideal candidate will possess a B.Sc. in biology, strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work independently. Internal applicants will be given priority in hiring, in accordance with the collective agreement.

Qualifications

• Prior related experience is an asset.
• Ability to travel between campuses.
• Good working knowledge of government legislation related to laboratory operations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage biology labs.
• Assist faculty with laboratory operations and maintenance.
• Prepare, set up, and remove supplies and equipment for lab activities.

Skills

Working knowledge of biology lab equipment

Ability to manage lab operations

Good interpersonal skills

Strong problem-solving abilities

Ability to adapt

Education

B.Sc. in Biology

Job description

Job Overview

The Laboratory Technician - Biology is responsible for the coordination and management of the Biology labs. The Technician assists faculty with the operation of the Biology labs by assuming responsibility for the overall care, maintenance and control of the labs and their equipment, plus the preparation, set up and removal of the required supplies, samples, displays, chemicals and equipment for each week's lab activities. Based on an established timetable of student lab assignments, and using standard and prescribed safety practices, the laboratory technician is expected to perform his or her duties with a minimum of managerial supervision from the Associate Dean or direction from the faculty.

Education and Experience

• B.Sc. in biology is required;
• Prior related experience is an asset;
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Working knowledge of the course content, laboratory equipment and techniques pertaining to the instruction of biology courses at the first and second year level, including microbiology.
• Ability to manage and coordinate the operation, maintenance and repair of laboratory equipment and supplies, including inventory, ordering, preparation, lab setup and take down, and stock storage.
• Good working knowledge of business records, inventory, ordering and receiving procedures; be able to use a computer efficiently in these tasks.
• Good working knowledge of all government legislation related to laboratory operations.
• Ability to demonstrate laboratory techniques and have practical experience in these.
• Organized and energetic, with good abilities in problem solving, adaptability and interpersonal skills with people of varied backgrounds.
• Ability to work with a minimum of supervision.
• Ability to travel between campuses.

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As per the KPU-BCGEU Collective Agreement, qualified internal applicants within the BCGEU bargaining unit are given first consideration in filling this position. Internal applicants must apply by 11:59pm on the internal closing date in order to be considered as an internal applicant. Internal applications received after the closing date will be considered as an external applicant.

Salary Information

Salary and wage increments are in accordance with the Collective Agreement.