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Lab Technician / Pharmacist
Lab Technician - (00185.52)
Lab Technician / Pharmacist
#767667
Remote / WFH
The Lab Technician's primary duty
Job Description
Description The Lab Technician's primary duty is to provide, support related to equipping, set-up, maintenance, safety and delivery of laboratory/field sessions (including field trips and field courses) at Thompson Rivers University.
MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Maintains the inventory of supplies and course-related equipment as needed for the laboratory/field facility.
• Maintains laboratory/field work facilities by organizing, cleaning, maintaining quality of samples, and monitoring equipment use and maintenance.
• Operates standard laboratory/field equipment and some specialized equipment.
• Performs various clerical duties including reception duties, faxing, photocopying, report processing/filing, distributing results, booking appointments, recording attendance and data entry.
• Compiles statistical reports for month/year end reporting.
• Schedules use of Laboratory facility for teaching/learning.
• Organizing laboratory set up and take down in consultation with teaching Faculty.
• Works with Faculty to identify optimal use of Laboratory/Field equipment and technology for Laboratory/Field activities.
• Trains others in the use of Laboratory/Field equipment and technology.
• Maintains a safe environment in the laboratory.
• Participates in Quality Assurance/Quality Control programs as required by accreditation/approval standards and University protocols/policy.
• Works with Faculty to oversee work study students.
• Adheres to the requirements of the Office of Safety and Emergency Management as specified for each Department.
REPORTS TO
As designated
Requirements
EDUCATION
• Four (4) year undergraduate post secondary degree in relevant discipline or equivalent
EXPERIENCE
• Three (3) years' related laboratory or field experience in related discipline
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE OR ABILITIES RELATED TO THE JOB
• Demonstrated data entry skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of safe laboratory and field practices
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently
• Knowledge of the methods, materials and techniques used in laboratory/field of the appropriate discipline
• Knowledge of laboratory/field equipment appropriate to the area of the assignment
WORKING CONDITIONS
• Sitting or standing desk for long periods of time
• Dust, fumes, volatile chemicals, biological materials, electromagnetic fields, power tools, low energy radiation from equipment on a frequent basis depending on the department
• Ability to lift weights in excess of 10 kg
• Travel within BC
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MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Maintains the inventory of supplies and course-related equipment as needed for the laboratory/field facility.
• Maintains laboratory/field work facilities by organizing, cleaning, maintaining quality of samples, and monitoring equipment use and maintenance.
• Operates standard laboratory/field equipment and some specialized equipment.
• Performs various clerical duties including reception duties, faxing, photocopying, report processing/filing, distributing results, booking appointments, recording attendance and data entry.
• Compiles statistical reports for month/year end reporting.
• Schedules use of Laboratory facility for teaching/learning.
• Organizing laboratory set up and take down in consultation with teaching Faculty.
• Works with Faculty to identify optimal use of Laboratory/Field equipment and technology for Laboratory/Field activities.
• Trains others in the use of Laboratory/Field equipment and technology.
• Maintains a safe environment in the laboratory.
• Participates in Quality Assurance/Quality Control programs as required by accreditation/approval standards and University protocols/policy.
• Works with Faculty to oversee work study students.
• Adheres to the requirements of the Office of Safety and Emergency Management as specified for each Department.
REPORTS TO
As designated
Requirements
EDUCATION
• Four (4) year undergraduate post secondary degree in relevant discipline or equivalent
EXPERIENCE
• Three (3) years' related laboratory or field experience in related discipline
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE OR ABILITIES RELATED TO THE JOB
• Demonstrated data entry skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of safe laboratory and field practices
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently
• Knowledge of the methods, materials and techniques used in laboratory/field of the appropriate discipline
• Knowledge of laboratory/field equipment appropriate to the area of the assignment
WORKING CONDITIONS
• Sitting or standing desk for long periods of time
• Dust, fumes, volatile chemicals, biological materials, electromagnetic fields, power tools, low energy radiation from equipment on a frequent basis depending on the department
• Ability to lift weights in excess of 10 kg
• Travel within BC
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