Biology Teaching Lab Technician

UBC

Vancouver, Canada
Base: $5,202.00 - $5,963.00 cad monthly; bonus/equ...
Bachelor's degree in biological sciences
Three years of related experience
Prepare solutions and handle microorganisms
The position involves preparing, setting up, and maintaining laboratories for undergraduate and graduate biology courses at UBC Okanagan

Job Summary

  • The position involves preparing, setting up, and maintaining laboratories for undergraduate and graduate biology courses at UBC Okanagan.
  • Employee is responsible for managing hazardous materials, ensuring safety compliance, and tracking an annual expenditure of approximately $75,000.
  • The role requires physical fitness for daily setup and teardown of equipment while interacting with students and faculty.

Matching Summary

The position involves preparing, setting up, and maintaining laboratories for undergraduate and graduate biology courses at UBC Okanagan.

Salary

Base: $5,202.00 - $5,963.00 CAD Monthly; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Bachelor's degree in biological sciences
  • Three years of related experience
  • Prepare solutions and handle microorganisms
  • Safe operation of lab equipment
  • Knowledge of WHMIS and biosafety principles

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with herbarium plant cataloguing
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills
  • Familiarity with safe handling of hazardous chemicals
  • Willingness to respect diverse perspectives

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in biological sciences or related field
  • Three years of related technical experience
  • WHMIS and Biosafety certification (training provided)
  • Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and laboratory equipment

Work Rights

Not specified

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