Biology Technician
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Description
This position is a part of the Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA).
This position offers a comprehensive benefits package.
Location - This role is in-person. Work primarily takes place at Augustana Campus, Camrose.
Working at the University of Alberta
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Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross-section of people — from our students and community members, to our renowned researchers and innovators, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger and more just. Learn more.
Working for the Augustana Campus
The University of Alberta's Augustana Campus enrolls over 1050 students in baccalaureate degree programs on a scenic residential campus in the city of Camrose, 90 km southeast of Edmonton. Augustana is committed to building on its reputation for rigorous, high-quality teaching in the tradition of the liberal arts and sciences, and, in doing so, providing a distinctive undergraduate academic experience for students within one of Canada’s leading universities.
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.
Duties
- 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 which have been designated as the technician’s responsibility, and assist the other technician with their lab set-up and take-down as necessary or expedient
- 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
- Post-secondary education with a minimum of a Master’s degree in a relevant field or discipline
- 1 year of experience in performing standard and molecular biology lab activities
- Experience with level 2 biological hazards and safe handling procedures
- Previous experience with providing technical support for a lab is considered an asset
At the University of Alberta, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates. If you require accommodations to participate in the interview process, please let us know at the time of booking your interview and we will make every effort to accommodate your needs.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.
All University employees have a responsibility to foster a workplace that prioritizes safety in all its forms—physical, cultural, and psychological. This is achieved by promoting a safe environment, adhering to all safety laws, policies and procedures, completing all required safety training, identifying hazards and implementing controls, reporting incidents, and contributing to a culture of inclusivity and respect, while endeavoring to ensure that all colleagues feel valued and safe to express their thoughts, perspectives and concerns.
The University of Alberta is committed to creating a university community where everyone feels valued, barriers to success are removed, and thriving connections are fostered. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women, First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons, members of visible minority groups, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression, and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply.
L’Université de l’Alberta s’engage à créer une communauté universitaire où chaque personne se sent valorisée, où les obstacles à la réussite sont éliminés et où des connexions enrichissantes peuvent se développer. Nous accueillons les demandes de toutes les personnes qualifiées. Nous encourageons les femmes; Premières nations, Métis et Inuits; membres des groupes minoritaires visibles; personnes handicapées; personnes ayant une orientation sexuelle ou une identité et une expression sexospécifique; et tous ceux qui peuvent contribuer à la diversification des idées et à l'université à postuler.
ApplyNote: This opportunity will be available until midnight June 18, 2025, Edmonton, Alberta local time.