Lab Assistant
Competition Number: 125003 | Type: Staff |
Closing Date: July 26, 2024 |
Category: Casual |
Medicine Hat College’s School of Arts, Science & Education invites applications for a casual lab assistant (lab assistant II).
A little about the role:
The primary area of responsibility for this position is to prepare instructional material for laboratory sessions associated with courses in Environmental Biology, Physics, Chemistry and Biochemistry. This position is responsible for ordering, preparing, cleaning, and maintaining laboratory supplies and equipment in consultation with faculty and other lab technicians.
Details:
- Laboratory Technology Diploma or related post-secondary education.
- Minimum 2 years of related experience.
- First Aid and CPR certification, Health and Safety training/WHMIS training.
- Knowledge of environmental sciences, chemistry, biochemistry, and physics, and scientific techniques such as distillation, titration, etc.
- Ability to operate scientific equipment (e.g., pH meters, gas chromatograph, and other physical property measuring devises).
- Ability to demonstrate scientific techniques and safety precautions.
- Knowledge of emergency procedures and safe operation of equipment and machines.
- Knowledge and understanding of lab setups.
- Knowledge of local flora and fauna is an asset.
- A combination of education and experience may be considered.
Term of Employment: as soon as possible to June 30, 2025
Hours of Work: 17.5 hours per week
Wage Rate: $24.85 per hour (Start Rate) $28.10 (Job Rate)
Please submit a cover letter quoting Competition #125003 with your resume, saved as a single document. Deadline for receipt of applications is July 26, 2024.
This position will require the successful candidate to present a valid Police Information/Criminal Record Check.
Please indicate in your cover letter where you first saw the ad for this position. Submit your application by one of the following methods:
- Email (You can select the "Apply Now" button.) Please send your application as an attachment in either .doc,.docx,.pdf or .rtf formats (only).
- Canada Post
Applications will not be accepted via fax
Medicine Hat College
Human Resources
299 College Drive S.E.
Medicine Hat, AB T1A 3Y6
E-mail: hr@mhc.ab.ca
Medicine Hat College is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and we welcome applications from all qualified individuals. In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.
Only applicants being granted an interview will be contacted. All others are thanked for their interest.