The Lab Technician's primary duty is to provide support related to equipping, setting-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.
- Maintains laboratory/field work facilities by cleaning and monitoring equipment use and maintenance.
- Operates standard laboratory/field equipment and some specialized equipment.
- Provides on-going technical and professional support for students engaged in practicums and other experiential learning.
- Compiles statistical reports for month/year end reporting, tracking equipment usage and inventory, long-distance phone records, print services; provides annual equipment usage report and assistance with strategic inventory planning.
- Schedules use of Laboratory facilities for teaching/learning.
- Organizing and demonstrating equipment, software and instructional material in consultation with teaching Faculty.
- Works with Faculty to identify optimal use of Laboratory/Field equipment and technology for Laboratory/Field activities.
- Trains Faculty and students in the use of Laboratory/Field equipment and technology.
- Maintains a safe environment in classrooms and laboratories; monitors access to restricted facilities; distributes key fobs to eligible students; coordinates after-hours access lists with campus security.
- Participates in Quality Assurance/Quality Control programs as required by accreditation/approval standards and University protocols/policy.
- Works with Faculty to oversee student assistants.
- Assists in providing communication between department and community partners regarding student experiential learning.
REPORTS TO
As Designated
