Laboratory Technician Clinical Simulation Centre, Faculty of Nursing

MacEwan University; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 61,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

MacEwan University seeks a full-time Laboratory Technician for a 6-month replacement term within its Clinical Simulation Centre. The successful candidate will manage laboratory inventory, support faculty and students, and ensure effective organization of resources. The position offers a competitive salary and fosters an inclusive community.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years' experience in materials management in a clinical setting.
• Experience in a post-secondary institution laboratory is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Organizing equipment and supplies inventory.
• Tracking and ordering equipment and materials.
• Supporting lab activities and operations.

Skills

Knowledge of laboratory equipment and materials

Organizational skills

Critical thinking skills

Communication skills

Proficiency in material management software

Education

2-year diploma in a related health discipline

Job description

Clinical Simulation Centre, Faculty of Nursing

Competition No. 25.06.158

Category

Closing Date

Full-Time Replacement Term MSA Band F (Steps 1-8): $33.605 - $48.887 per hour. $61,162 - $88,975 per annum (Based on 35 hours per week). June 15, 2025.

About Us

MacEwan University is where caring faculty help people connect their passions to their future paths. Located in the heart of Edmonton’s diverse and dynamic downtown community, and on the traditional lands of Treaty 6 First Nations and homelands of the Métis people, MacEwan is known for exceptional undergraduate learning. With its dedication to teaching excellence, informed by scholarly research, innovation, and creative activity, MacEwan provides an exceptional collaborative and supportive learning environment with a commitment to human rights, environmental sustainability, and opportunities for community engagement. We are committed to creating an equitable, diverse, inclusive, and welcoming community for all peoples, cultures, and identities.

Our comprehensive undergraduate university offers 55 programs to more than 19,000 full- and part-time students in business, communications, community and human services, design, fine and performing arts, health, humanities, natural science, nursing, public safety, and social science. Through a wide array of experiential learning opportunities, and strategic relationships in the community, we partner with others to produce graduates of stature. Along with a robust grounding in their chosen disciplines, MacEwan students are given durable life skills that prepare them to take on the world.

MacEwan University invites applicants for a full-time 6-month replacement term Laboratory Technician opportunity with our Faculty of Nursing, within the Clinical Simulation Centre (CSC). Reporting to the Associate Dean, you will be a resource to faculty, staff and students, helping with ordering, organizing and coordinating equipment and supplies, as well as supporting the general organization of the laboratory environment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Organizing equipment and supplies inventory to ensure systematic and effective distribution of resources;
• Tracking, ordering and receiving equipment and materials;
• Organizing and tracking calibration and maintenance of instruments;
• Researching, recommending and testing new equipment and supplies;
• Maintaining the WHMIS binder in the lab environments;
• Providing information to the Scheduler about space and equipment limitations and maintenance disruptions;
• Providing information to stakeholder on room capabilities, and the availability, use and operation of equipment and supplies;
• Troubleshooting and solving equipment issues;
• Supporting simulation events and activities; and
• Supporting lab activities and operations.

Skills

You will have:

• Knowledge of laboratory equipment and materials;
• Excellent organizational skills;
• Critical thinking skills and strong attention to detail;
• Communication skills; and
• Proficiency in using material management software.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a 2-year diploma in a related health discipline.
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience with materials management and working in a clinical setting.
• Experience working in a post-secondary institution laboratory is considered an asset.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

When you become part of the MacEwan University team, you will enjoy a competitive salary. Our total compensation package includes:

This position is included under the MacEwan Staff Association Collective Agreement. Please note, initial salary placement for external candidates is limited to the first five steps of the salary grid.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however,Canadians and permanent

MacEwan University is committed to fostering the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion within our community, and we are dedicated to removing barriers that have been historically encountered and are currently experienced by some members of our society. We welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, visible minorities, women, persons with disabilities, sexual and gender minorities, and members of all equity-deserving groups. We believe that the diversity of our students, staff, and faculty serves as a strength of our institution and benefit to society. We are committed to ensuring full and inclusive participation for all in our community.

Accessibility Statement

We strive to provide an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, beginning with the hiring process. If you require accommodation, we want to ensure you have the support you need to showcase your abilities. Please contact [e-mail] and we will support you to the best of our ability.

Personal Information Collection Notification
Your personal information is being collected in accordance with section 33(c) of Alberta’s Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIP Act). This information is protected under Part 2 of the FOIP Act and will be used to assess your qualifications for employment. Personal information such as the Curriculum Vitae / Resume and Cover Letter may be provided for viewing only to non-HR members of a hiring and interview panel if your application advances to that stage of the hiring process. If you have any questions about these arrangements, please contact: Human Resources, University Services Centre, Rm. 10-600, 10700-104 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta, T5J 4S2 or phone [phone].