Laboratory Technician, Biology - Competition

Position: Laboratory Technician, Biology - Competition ID: 4802
Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) is Canada's only polytechnic university, proudly serving the South Fraser region for more than 40 years. With campuses in Surrey, Richmond, Langley, and Cloverdale, KPU is deeply connected to the communities it serves and to the diverse cultures, backgrounds, and lived experiences of its students. Through academic excellence, applied learning, innovation, and strong industry and community partnerships, KPU prepares students for meaningful futures.
As an open-access university, KPU is powered by the people who live and work here. We believe every employee plays a meaningful role in supporting student learning and success. We are honoured to carry the name of the Kwantlen First Nation and are committed to equity, inclusion, reconciliation, and respectful relationships. As one of BC's Top Employers, KPU is dedicated to fostering a supportive, inclusive, and engaged workplace where employees feel valued, connected to purpose, and empowered to make an impact.
We invite you to explore your next career opportunity at KPU and discover how your work can contribute to a university where thought truly meets action.
Salary Information:  12 - BCGEU Pay Grid - $32.94 to $36.78 per hour

Employment Type:

On-Call
Workplace Type:  On-Site
Days of Work (BCGEU):  Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Flex Hours Required
Hours per Week (BCGEU):  On-Call (varies)
Employee Group:  Support Staff (BC General Employees Union)
We are currently seeking a Laboratory Technician - Biology to join our Faculty of Science team.
Job Overview   The Laboratory Technician - Biology is responsible for the coordination and management of the Biology labs. The Technician assists faculty with the operation of the Biology labs by assuming responsibility for the overall care, maintenance and control of the labs and their equipment, plus the preparation, set up and removal of the required supplies, samples, displays, chemicals and equipment for each week's lab activities.

Based on an established timetable of student lab assignments, and using standard and prescribed safety practices, the laboratory technician is expected to perform his or her duties with a minimum of managerial supervision from the Associate Dean or direction from the faculty.
Education And Experience    

B.Sc. in biology is required;
Prior related experience is an asset;
Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities    Working knowledge of the course content, laboratory equipment and techniques pertaining to the instruction of biology courses at the first and second year level, including microbiology.
Ability to manage and coordinate the operation, maintenance and repair of laboratory equipment and supplies, including inventory, ordering, preparation, lab setup and take down, and stock storage.
Good working knowledge of business records, inventory, ordering and receiving procedures; be able to use a computer efficiently in these tasks.
Good working knowledge of all government legislation related to laboratory operations.
Ability to demonstrate laboratory techniques and have practical experience in these.
Organized and energetic, with good abilities in problem solving, adaptability and interpersonal skills with people of varied backgrounds.
Ability to work with a minimum of supervision.
Ability to travel between campuses.

Job Description   As per the KPU-BCGEU Collective Agreement, qualified internal applicants within the BCGEU bargaining unit are given first consideration in filling this position. Internal applicants must apply by 11:59pm on the internal closing date in order to be considered as an internal applicant. Internal applications received after the closing date will be…