Laboratory Technician, Biology

Kwantlen Polytechnic University; Surrey; Hybrid; CAD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Kwantlen Polytechnic University in Surrey is seeking a Laboratory Technician - Biology to support the Faculty of Science. You will coordinate and manage biology labs, assist faculty, and ensure safe operation and maintenance of equipment and supplies for weekly activities.

The role requires a B.Sc. in biology and strong organizational and problem‑solving skills with the ability to work with minimal supervision and travel between campuses.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage the Biology labs for instruction.
• Assist faculty with operation, setup and maintenance of lab equipment.
• Prepare, set up, and remove supplies, samples, displays and chemicals weekly.
• Ensure safety practices and proper stock storage with minimal supervision.

Skills

Biology lab techniques

Lab equipment management

Inventory control

Computer literacy

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Travel between campuses

Education

B.Sc. in Biology

Job description

We are currently seeking a Laboratory Technician - Biology to join our Faculty of Science team.

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.

Salary Information

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