Laboratory Technician - 20 hours per week

POSITION NOTES: 20 hours per week

TITLE: LABORATORY TECHNICIAN

DEPARTMENT: Secondary Schools

REPORTS TO: Science Department Head (functionally)

Principal (administratively)

SUMMARY: With minimum direction, the laboratory technician prepares and maintains laboratories and work areas for experiments and instruction as required by science teachers. She/he works cooperatively with other staff, students and the public.

Duties

• Prepares laboratories for experiments and instruction as required by the science teachers.
• Maintains laboratory equipment and supplies and maintains records of inventory.
• Responsibility for transporting supplies and equipment from delivery area of school to the appropriate Science area in a timely manner.
• Prepares laboratory supply and equipment orders and assists with the selection of new items.
• Mixes solutions, stains and formulas as required by science teachers.
• Maintains or preserves animals or specimens.
• Cleans and repairs equipment as necessary or arranges for major repairs.
• Ensures security and safety in use of all chemicals and delicate and/or expensive items.
• Protects and nurtures biological specimens, growth of cultures and laboratory animals.
• Prepares records, lists, graphs, copies and related materials as required.
• Disposes of waste generated by laboratory experiments including, where necessary, treatment and packaging for waste pickup.
• Assists with department budget preparation and tracks expenditures.
• Maintains WHMIS information and updates files as new information is received.
• Participates on school committees as required.
• Assists teachers in laboratory and related activities.
• Coordinates and maintains science audio-visual and science related specialized computer equipment and related supplies.
  
  

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITY, SKILLS (Laboratory Technician)

• High-school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of post secondary related training at the technical school level or equivalent training in a university setting with direct training and experience in the sciences with laboratory emphasis; or
• Four years of specific experience.
• Knowledge of laboratory practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of computer applications.
• Basic record keeping skills.
• Ability to use courtesy and tact in the explanation of and discussion of information in contacts with public, parents, staff and students.
• Ability to perform individually and as part of a team.
• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to plan and schedule work and organize the workload effectively.
• Ability to work with constant interruptions.
  
  

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USEDLaboratory equipment (eg. microscopes, balances, distillers), computer, photocopier, telephone, typewriter, audio visual equipment, (eg. micro-projector, overhead projector) and other office and laboratory related equipment.PHYSICAL ABILITIES

• Sufficient vision to operate computer.
• Fundamental ability to operate equipment
• Manual dexterity.
• Only candidates that are shortlisted for an interview will be contacted**
  
  

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