Laboratory Technician

Responsibilities

Assisting course instructors with the design and preparation of student lab activities

Serving as first point-of-contact for lab emergencies and urgent needs

Performing routine field techniques during the collection of plant and animal materials

Maintaining inventory of lab materials and consumables

Rearing insects and aquatic invertebrates in containment facilities.

Organizing and cataloguing preserved fish, amphibian, reptile and bird specimen collections

Preparing, assembling and setting-up material, equipment and supplies used in teaching and/or research labs

Essential Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in biological sciences, with a focus on ecology or evolutionary biology, or acceptable combination of equivalent experience

Minimum of two years of previous experience supporting teaching labs and undergraduate courses, including technical, administrative and clerical support. Preferably in the field of Ecology, Evolution, Plant Biology, and/or Environmental Biology

Demonstrated knowledge of laboratory equipment, such as spectrophotometers, balances, microscopes, centrifuges, pH meters, autoclaves, etc.

Demonstrated experience generating and maintaining an inventory of lab consumables and schedule of routine lab maintenance activities

Demonstrated experience capturing experiment images and creating eContent for eLabs

Demonstrated experience maintaining live exotic animal colonies

Demonstrated experience curating preserved animal specimens

Ability to lift heavy lab equipment, up to 30lbs, on a regular basis

Ability to work outdoors (e.g. student field trips, field collections)

Ability to operate the department vehicle to collect materials for teaching labs. Valid G class driver's license is required

Demonstrated problem solving skills with the ability to proactively recognize issues

Proficient in Microsoft Office (i.e. Word, Excel)

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, organizational and time management skills, and tact and diplomacy in dealing with others

Willingness to work evenings occasionally to support labs as determined by class scheduling

Strong creativity

Assets (Nonessential)

Experience with field work and/or field collections strongly preferred

Knowledge of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology courses

To be Successful in this Role

Adaptable

Meticulous

Multi-tasker

Possess a positive attitude

Responsible

Self-directed

Team player

Lived Experience Statement
Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2

SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.

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