Laboratory Technician Job at School District #57 (Prince George)

School District #57 (Prince George) Prince George, BC

POSITION NOTES: 25 hours per week

TITLE: LABORATORY TECHNICIAN

DEPARTMENT: Secondary Schools

REPORTS TO: Science Department Head (functionally)

Principal (administratively)

SUMMARY:
With minimum direction, the laboratory technician prepares and maintains laboratories and work areas for experiments and instruction as required by science teachers. She/he works cooperatively with other staff, students and the public.

DUTIES:
Prepares laboratories for experiments and instruction as required by the science teachers.

Maintains laboratory equipment and supplies and maintains records of inventory.

Responsibility for transporting supplies and equipment from delivery area of school to the appropriate Science area in a timely manner.

Prepares laboratory supply and equipment orders and assists with the selection of new items.

Mixes solutions, stains and formulas as required by science teachers.

Maintains or preserves animals or specimens.

Cleans and repairs equipment as necessary or arranges for major repairs.

Ensures security and safety in use of all chemicals and delicate and/or expensive items.

Protects and nurtures biological specimens, growth of cultures and laboratory animals.

Prepares records, lists, graphs, copies and related materials as required.

Disposes of waste generated by laboratory experiments including, where necessary, treatment and packaging for waste pickup.

Assists with department budget preparation and tracks expenditures.

Maintains WHMIS information and updates files as new information is received.

Participates on school committees as required.

Assists teachers in laboratory and related activities.

Coordinates and maintains science audio-visual and science related specialized computer equipment and related supplies.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITY, SKILLS (Laboratory Technician)

High-school diploma or equivalent.

Two years of post secondary related training at the technical school level or equivalent training in a university setting with direct training and experience in the sciences with laboratory emphasis; or

Four years of specific experience.

Knowledge of laboratory practices and procedures.

Knowledge of computer applications.

Basic record keeping skills.

Ability to use courtesy and tact in the explanation of and discussion of information in contacts with public, parents, staff and students.

Ability to perform individually and as part of a team.

Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.

Ability to plan and schedule work and organize the workload effectively.

Ability to work with constant interruptions.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

Laboratory equipment (eg. microscopes, balances, distillers), computer, photocopier, telephone, typewriter, audio visual equipment, (eg. micro-projector, overhead projector) and other office and laboratory related equipment.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES

Sufficient vision to operate computer.

Fundamental ability to operate equipment

Manual dexterity.

HOW TO APPLY:
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If you require any assistance with your application, please contact Brittany Simrose or Mystee Antoine, Human Resources Assistants, at 250-561-6800 or hiring@sd57.bc.ca

About School District 57

School District No. 57 serves approximately 13,000 students in 40 schools in an area that extends from Mackenzie to the north, through Prince George, west to Cluculz Lake, south to Hixon and east to McBride and Valemount to the Alberta Border.

The district employs approximately 1,850 people, making it one of the largest employers outside of the lower mainland of British Columbia.

We are a dynamic and progressive district. Prince George's education system encompasses 32 elementary 8 secondary and the Centre for Learning Alternatives. The district offers choice schools in the area of Montessori, French Immersion and Traditional.

Life in the Central Interior of British Columbia

Known as BC's northern capital, Prince George is a bustling city of over 77,000 residents, situated at the crossroads of Hwy. 97 (north-south) and Hwy. 16 (east-west), and at the confluence of the Fraser and Nechako Rivers. As a major City of the Pacific Rim, Prince George is firmly tied to the global market. The area offers a lifestyle that is definitely worth boasting about. Residents enjoy affordable housing, incomes above provincial averages, an extensive range of quality services, and cultural and sports events. Recreational opportunities are second to none and range from golfing, skiing, fishing and hunting to an endless list of team sports. Local post-secondary educational facilities include the University of Northern British Columbia and the College of New Caledonia.


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