| Position Summary | |
| The Health Sciences Laboratory Assistant supports faculty and students, within one or more Health Sciences program areas, by maintaining the College’s laboratories and workshops installation, demonstration, and trouble-shooting of equipment and facilities. This is a hands-on role which in which the incumbent need to work closely with faculty and students in laboratories and sim labs. The Laboratory Assistant sets up the lab in preparation for experiments, and maintain supplies and documentations. |
Job description
| The Health Sciences Laboratory Assistant supports faculty and students, within one or more Health Sciences program areas, by maintaining the College’s laboratories and workshops installation, demonstration, and trouble-shooting of equipment and facilities. The Laboratory Assistant sets up the lab in preparation for experiments, and maintain supplies and documentations. | |||
Academic Qualifications And Experience
- Minimum Higher Diploma and 3 years relevant experience
- Preferred Bachelor Degree with 2 years of relevant experience
- 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).
Requirements
• Minimum of a Bachelor Degree with 3 years of relevant experience.
- Preference will be given to candidates with industrial experience, in a relevant health science laboratory.
- Membership to a relevant professional association is desirable.
- Training certificates or diplomas in health sciences laboratory practices is desirable.
- First Aid qualification is desirable.
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