Biology Technician Full-time NEW

Biology Technician Position

The Department of Science at the Augustana Campus of the University of Alberta invites applications for a full-time biology technician position. The biology technician works with the laboratory coordinator, course instructors and lab director to prepare materials for a variety of undergraduate biology and environmental science lab courses as assigned by the Chair of Science.

Responsibilities include:

• Responsible for the day-to-day operation of undergraduate biology and environmental science labs, including preparation of all materials needed for the labs which the Supervisor has designated as this technician's responsibility.
• Set up and take down experiments for the labs.
• Maintenance of laboratory supplies and inventory, placing orders and verifying receipt of all biology and environmental science materials.
• Responsible for the operation and maintenance of biology/environmental science lab equipment.
• Oversee biology/environmental lab expenditures, makes recommendations for items in the Departmental budget.
• Responsible for all chemical and biological safety issues in the labs including maintenance of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for all chemicals, biosafety records, annual inspections, etc.
• Provide feedback to departmental administrators regarding scheduling of labs.
• Prepare reagents, cultures, culture media, etc.
• Gather specimens, slides, and equipment, and set up and organize this material in the lab.
• Provide technical support to professors, lab instructors, and students.
• Maintain labs.
• Other duties as needed and pertinent to this position.

Qualifications include:

• Minimum of a Master's degree in a relevant field or discipline. Applicants with BSc in a relevant field with experience will be considered.
• Minimum of five years' experience in performing standard and molecular biology lab procedures.
• Previous experience with providing technical support for a lab would be an asset.
• Experience with containment level 2 (CL-2) biological hazards and safe handling procedures would be an asset.

Application Instructions:

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