Job Description

Lab Technician

Employment Terms: Full-Time, Permanent

Start Date: Mig-August

Branksome Hall, a leading independent International Baccalaureate (IB) World School for girls challenges and inspires students to love learning and shape a better world. Through the unique combination of wellbeing, outstanding academics and international mindedness, Branksome Hall students and employees become impactful leaders who give back to their communities. With our values of Sense of Community, Inclusiveness, Creativity and Making a Difference as a foundation, Branksome Hall offers a strong liberal arts curriculum that develops critical thinking and inquiry skills.

The Opportunity:

We are seeking a Lab Technician to work in the Science department within our Senior and Middle School. This is a full-time, permanent position, supporting the smooth operation of the science labs, which includes preparing materials, setting up labs for classes, as well as supporting students as needed. Working closely with faculty, the Lab Technician is responsible for maintaining lab equipment and supplies and communicating health and safety protocols to students and colleagues.

This position follows the academic calendar year (September - June).

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Working with all members of the science department to ensure that all apparatus and material for all science labs are prepared including Biotechnology labs set-up with all equipment, supplies, PCR machine;
• Preparing chemical and biological solutions with sound knowledge of chemical safety;
• Organizing and maintaining all equipment and labs;
• Assisting teachers and students to locate supplies, lending out equipment, ordering new supplies for students, and follow-up on returns;
• Organizing the yearly disposal of chemical and biological waste including review throughout the year that chemicals waste, storage procedures and safe handling practices are in place;
• Updating, maintaining and replenishing the inventory of supplies, equipment, chemicals, data logging equipment and MSDS sheets;
• Supervising dry ice delivery and safety precautions;
• Participating in monthly risk management including an inspection of the labs to ensure compliance and assessing any potential health and safety risks;
• In collaboration with science teachers, supervising and assisting students in the lab, answering questions, ensuring health and safety, proper lab technique and preparing materials for investigations;
• Providing some instruction and assistance to students with understanding MSDS sheets and specific techniques concerning scientific concepts and projects;
• Work closely with the maintenance department to request and follow-up on repairs and lab and chemical storage room improvements.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Related post-secondary training including completion of lab technician courses or equivalent;
• WHMIS training is considered a strong asset;
• Lab technician technical expertise;
• Effective communication skills, both oral and written;
• Strong interpersonal skills;
• Able to understand and follow through on instructions and direction;
• Demonstrated working knowledge of Microsoft and Google Suite applications and comfortable with accessing online databases and information when required.

Why Join Branksome Hall:

• Competitive salary and benefits including pension matching for eligible employees;

• Access to perks such as taxable benefit lunches and generous time off policies including half-day Fridays in the summer for eligible employees;
• Access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources to support wellness, innovation and entrepreneurship such as the fitness center, swimming pools, and makerspaces;
• A collaborative community with a commitment to the growth and development of employees with ongoing professional development and mentorship.

Target Hiring Range: $45,100 \xe2\x80\x93 56,300 per annum (salary is prorated based on a working schedule of September - June each year)

How to Apply:

To be considered for this position, please your resume and cover letter by July 10, 2023. The posting will remain active until the position is filled.

Alternatively, applications (resume and cover letter) can also be sent to:

Branksome Hall \xe2\x80\x93 Human Resources

10 Elm Avenue

Toronto, Ontario

M4W 1N4

Branksome Hall is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all candidates who meet the minimum requirements for the position. Branksome Hall is strongly committed to diversity, equity and inclusion within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons/persons of colour, Indigenous/Aboriginal People of North America, persons with (dis)abilities, LGBTQ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas, and champion diversity in its broadest sense. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates engaging in all parts of the recruitment and selection process at Branksome Hall.

We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Branksome Hall