Laboratory Technician in Chemistry, Physics and Biology (Regular full-time as of July 1st, 2024)

This employee provides support to students during laboratory, internship and workshop activities, in collaboration with the teachers, and performs the duties of a demonstrator, monitor and supervisor as needed.

• Performs all tasks required to adapt existing equipment to the demands of new technologies employed within the Biology/Chemistry and Physics department.
• Is responsible for the purchasing of parts, tools and equipment manuals for the repair of the equipment within the Biology/Chemistry and Physics lab.
• Performs installation and, where possible, repairs and maintenance of all equipment within the Physics laboratory.
• Is responsible for maintaining, sterilizing, and managing the cleaning of all PPE as utilized in the laboratory.
• Assists the teaching staff in the preparation of equipment, biology and chemical supplies for laboratory sessions and the clean-up after each session.
• Assists in the supervision of activities related to laboratory sessions, training courses or workshops.
• Maintains records of all technicians/visitors to the Biology Laboratory and associated preparation room according to the Centre for Biosecurity guidelines under the implementation of the Human Pathogens and Toxins Regulations.
• Is available for repairs during laboratory sessions.
• Assists in the clean-up of accidental spills in the Biology/Chemistry labs if need be and has knowledge on how to proceed in the event of any type (class) of hazardous chemical spill or, a CL2 biohazardous spill according to current legislation.
• Appropriately manages the temporary storage and subsequent disposal of hazardous and biohazardous waste in accordance with current federal, provincial, & municipal legislation.
• Maintains the inventory of equipment and supplies.
• May be asked to train less experienced technicians and to coordinate the work of other support employees involved in the carrying out of programs or technical operations for which he/she is responsible.
• Responsible for WHMIS tracking.
• Performs, when necessary, all other related duties.

• Minimum of a Cégep diploma (DEC) in an appropriate specialty, or attestation of studies whose equivalence is recognized by the competent authority.
• Must have previous laboratory experience.
• Knowledge and experience operating in a licensed CL2 Biology laboratory according to the Centre for Biosecurity under the implementation of the Human Pathogens and Toxins Regulations would be considered an asset.
• Must be familiar with Biosecurity risk assessments according to the facility certification.
• Relevant experience with chemicals and biology preparations, storage and disposal of hazardous and biohazardous wastes.
• Experience in physics laboratories and Labview programming is considered an asset.
• Must have information technology knowledge in terms of installing software, upgrading desktops and laptops, configuring routers and switches using command line interfaces.
• Must have or be willing to obtain Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) certification, First Aid, Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) and Biosafety training.
• Excellent communication skills in English are required, and fluency in French would be considered an asset.

• A Bachelor's degree in Science is considered an asset.
• Must possess excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Must have excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Must be diligent, dynamic, creative and detail oriented.
• Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision and have the ability to work as part of a team.
• Must be able to work effectively with respect to deadlines and produce accurate results.
• Must be flexible and able to adapt quickly to different situations.
• Must have excellent customer service skills.
• Must have a strong worth ethic and exercise discretion.