POSITION OVERVIEW:

Laboratory Technicians are responsible for preparing, setting up, and cleaning lab materials, including equipment and supplies. Laboratory Technicians also answer student questions in lab and field trip exercises. Thus, Laboratory technician duties include ordering, testing, and maintaining laboratory equipment; ensuring lab safety procedures are followed; answering student questions during labs; and accompanying students on field trips.
WHO WE ARE: Alexander College is a private post-secondary institution serving approximately 4,000 students every year. Students choose to study at Alexander College to complete their Associate of Arts or Science degree or take a variety of University Transfer courses. We strive for excellence in higher education for students from many cultural backgrounds and language abilities by providing university transfer courses and degree programs, individual support services, and campus activities to foster local and global community engagement.

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• A recent graduate with a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree specializing in biology and chemistry, with strong math skills
• Recent WHMIS certification
• Strong understanding of a combination of first- and second-year science courses (biology and chemistry)
• Laboratory experience
• Excellent interpersonal skills, flexibility, and ability to work alone or as part of a team.

• Preparing, setting up, and putting away lab materials, equipment, and supplies.
• Answering student questions during labs.
• Communicating with faculty regarding weekly laboratory preparation
• Maintaining lab preparation documents.
• Testing labs and suggesting changes to instructors if needed.
• Testing and maintaining lab and safety equipment.
• Ensuring lab safety procedures are being followed.
• Assisting the Department Head of Mathematics and Science as required with planning and modifying laboratory facilities.