ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Minimum Bachelor Degree in the relevant discipline
- Preference will be given to candidates with Industrial experience, in a relevant medical laboratory field.
- Membership to a relevant internationally-recognized professional association is desirable.
- Training certificates or diplomas in workshop practices is desirable.
- First Aid qualification is desirable.
- A completed apprenticeship leading to certification in a professional trade would be advantageous
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- A minimum of 3 year of experience in a role related to setup and maintenance of laboratories is required.
- Knowledge of instruments and devices, relevant devices used within the laboratory, and other workshop tools and equipment
- Strong Installation, Maintenance, troubleshooting and technical problem-solving skills
- Demonstrated knowledge of safety protocols
- A high degree of computer literacy and demonstrated ability to integrate technology in the workplace
- Strong verbal and written communication skills and a demonstrated competency to interact with people at all levels of the organization
- The ability to work effectively as part of a team in a multi-cultural environment and to cope with pressure in a positive manner while working to deadlines within a busy and demanding environment
- A demonstrated willingness to engage in professional development activities in order to develop and improve new and current skills, and to adapt to the evolving needs of the organization
- Knowledge of electronics and electrical systems is desirable (when applicable).
LANGUAGE
Fluency in written and spoken English is essential
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Maintains a schedule of preventative maintenance for all equipment and keeps adequate manuals and maintenance logs for equipment and parts.
- Demonstrate the use of machines, tools and equipment within the lab.
- Maintain consumable materials store and ensures adequate inventory levels for supplies.
- Maintains systems and procedures to track borrowed equipment and tools
- Observes and reinforces safety and housekeeping procedures and protocol within the laboratory
- Contributes to the development of the HCT by observing and implementing college and system-wide policies and procedures, and by participating in extra-curricular activities and community events
- Travels to other HCT colleges to attend meetings, workshops and conferences as required
- Develops an awareness of and respect for the customs and cultures of HCT students and employees
-Aids staff and students in the purchasing procedures with regards of equipment and parts for student projects.
- Coordination with other Health Sciences Programs.
- Follows through the financial aspects with the finance department concerning purchases for projects
- Performs other related duties as assigned by the Program Chair.
REPORTS TO: Reports to the relevant Divisional Program Chair