Technician III, Laboratory Support

Position Purpose

Responsibilities

• Analyze client needs for specialized lab equipment and materials.
• Assist with the design, assembly, installation, testing, maintenance, and repair of lab equipment.
• Diagnose equipment and process malfunctions and perform supervised repairs.
• Train teaching assistants and students in equipment and materials use.
• Ensure laboratories comply with University safety rules, OHSA, WHMIS, and other regulations.
• Collect, store, or dispose of hazardous materials when responsible.
• Provide advice on equipment design, fabrication feasibility, and build consultation.
• Research and recommend new equipment, instrumentation, and materials.
• Maintain lab inventory records and track equipment movement.
• Keep equipment manuals, experiment documentation, and technical literature current.

What You Will Bring

• College diploma in natural or applied sciences, related discipline, or equivalent education and experience.
• At least 1 year of teaching or research laboratory support and technical-advice experience.
• Knowledge of laboratory equipment, materials, hazards, safe usage, and applicable safety requirements.
• Knowledge of computers and data acquisition procedures.
• Experience designing, fabricating, assembling, testing, and repairing special-purpose lab equipment.
• Experience preparing and developing scientific experiments.
• Ability to diagnose equipment issues and communicate technical concepts to users.
• Bilingual French and English proficiency, spoken and written.

Core Competencies

• Plan and organize work, priorities, actions, and projects.
• Demonstrate initiative, creativity, and proactive problem solving.
• Anticipate client needs and identify solutions.
• Collaborate with team members and exchange constructive feedback.

Salary

• Salary range is $62,027.00 to $78,349.00.

Employment Details

• This is a 12-month replacement for a temporary position.
• The role is scheduled for 35 hours per week.

Campus

• The role is based at the Main Campus.