Laboratory Assistant - Health Sciences

Higher Colleges of Technology

POSITION OBJECTIVE
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).

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