Laboratory Technician

at  Champlain Regional College

Posting Number : LEN-S24-25-3427
Job Title : Laboratory Technician (Physics) - Replacement
Constituent College : Champlain College Lennoxville
Work Location : Lennoxville (Ville de Sherbrooke)
Service : Academic Services
Reporting to : Academic Dean
Job City : Sherbrooke
Position Status : Full-time Replacement
Job Description :
Champlain College Lennoxville is seeking the services of a LABORATORY TECHNICIAN (PHYSICS), to work on a full time replacement position from March 3, 2025 until May 30, 2025.

Use of the Laboratory and Equipment:
1. Ensure the laboratory equipment is ready to be used by students and teachers and ensure that students can properly perform the experiments in providing assistance and technical support.
2. Ensure the laboratory equipment remains in good condition and is stored adequately.
Support and Administrative Work:
3. Ensure the students receive the proper documents to prepare and/or perform their experimental work and have access to the laboratory equipment in the case of special individual or group projects; ensure the Physics teachers have the proper in-class demos when needed.
4. Collaborate with the Department Coordinator on the planning and management of the department budget and ensure the laboratory inventory is well managed to avoid a shortage of supplies.
5. Ensure the department has all the supplies needed to update class demonstrations, laboratory
equipment and experimental protocols and participate in the choice of equipment.
6. When time permits, help the personnel of other departments if there is a need for some laboratory equipment to be repaired.
Health and safety:
7. Maintain the Physics laboratories in working and safe condition and ensure safety regulations are respected by all users of laboratory equipment and facilities.
Perform other related duties requested by the Physics teachers or his or her supervisor.
Requirements :
Education
Possess a diploma of college studies (DEC) in an appropriate specialty or a diploma or an attestation of studies which is recognized as equivalent by the competent authority.
Requirements
Must be able to communicate fluently in English and French, both oral and written.
Must demonstrate good computer literacy and be comfortable with software such as Word and Excel along with data collection software (intermediate level).
Must demonstrate an expertise in repairing electronic instruments and a good knowledge of College-level Physics, as well as astronomical instruments.
Must possess excellent interpersonal skills and be self-disciplined in his or her work.
Required Tests : The candidates will be required to submit to Word and Excel tests, as well as, English and French language tests.
Duration of contract : March 3, 2025 until May 30, 2025
Salary Scale : $26.38 - $35.22
Anticipated Start Date : 2025-03-03
Start of Posting Period : 2025-01-27
End of Posting Period : 2025-02-07 23:59
Champlain College Lennoxville, a constituent college of Champlain Regional College, hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity, diversity and inclusiveness within its community.
We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities.
Comments :
We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted
Note that a cover letter is mandatory with your application, therefore please be sure to submit yours.
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