Job Description

Posting Number :

LAM-S25-26-3664

Job Title :

Laboratory Technician (Biology)

Constituent College :

Champlain College Saint-Lambert

Work Location :

Saint-Lambert

Service :

Financial Services

Reporting to :

Coordinator, Financial Services

Job City :

Saint-Lambert

Position Status :

Full-time Replacement

:

Position

Champlain College Saint-Lambert is seeking the services of a LABORATORY TECHNICIAN (BIOLOGY) for a full-time replacement position (35 hours per week).



Functions

Reporting to the Coordinator, Financial Services, the incumbent assists the teaching personnel in the preparation, presentation, supervision and evaluation of student laboratory work.




MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES



Use of laboratory and material

1. Demonstrates and trains on how to use the chemicals, equipment and tools under his/her responsibility and assists students in using the laboratory facilities and in understanding instructions.



Health and safety

2. Ensures that safety regulations are respected by all users of the laboratory equipment and facilities, maintains the biology laboratories in a working and safe condition and maintains the MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets) for chemicals used by the Biology department.



Support and administrative work

3. Prepares chemicals and apparatus and samples required for in-class demonstrations and stores them after demonstrations;

4. Disposes of waste materials in an appropriate manner and through proper channels;

5. Repairs and calibrates equipment;

6. Monitors and maintains the inventory of equipment and supplies used by the Biology department;

7. Participates in the choice of specialized equipment to be used by Biology teachers;

8. Assists the Department Coordinator with the planning and the control of the department budget;

9. Prepares purchase requisitions or work orders when required.

Requirements :

Education

Must possess a diploma of college studies (DEC) in an appropriate specialty such as "Biomedical Laboratory Technology or Laboratory Technology (Biotechnologies) or Animal health Technology" or a diploma or an attestation of studies which is recognized as equivalent by the competent authority.



Competencies

Must be able to communicate in both English and French, orally and written;


Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.



Asset

Training and experience in microbiology.



Requirements

Strong organizational skills;

Attention to detail;


Service oriented;


Professionalism and discretion.

Required Tests :

The candidates will be required to submit to English and French language tests as well as Word and Excel tests.

Work Schedule :

Monday to Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm (35 hours per week) Depending on lab schedules, there will be flexible working hours to meet the department needs

Duration of contract :

Until the return of the incumbent

Salary Scale :

$27.07 - $36.14

Start of Posting Period :

2025-10-30

End of Posting Period :

2025-11-05 23:59
Champlain College Saint-Lambert, a constituent college of Champlain Regional College, hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity, diversity and inclusiveness within its community. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities.

Comments :

Anticipated start date:

As soon as possible



BENEFITS OF WORKING AT CHAMPLAIN COLLEGE

Medical insurance (after 6 months)

Retirement plan (RREGOP) and group health insurance

Short term and long term disability insurance

Summer hours


Access to the sports center and fitness classes

Professional development and training

Onsite cafeteria services

Employee assistance program

Onsite specialized services such as Physiotherapist, Osteopath, Kinesiologist, Orthopedist, Certified Athletic Therapist, Sport Medicine doctors and sport nutritionist ($)

Proximity to the Longueuil metro station and onsite parking ($)



The selected incumbent will be required to work in English in order to better serve faculty, staff and students.



To apply on this posting, please visit our careers page on our website at: https://champlainsaintlambert.ca/




Please note that a cover letter is mandatory with your application. Attach your cover letter and CV in one document.



If you are applying from a mobile device (smartphone, tablet), you will receive an acknowledgment email inviting you to attach your CV in order for your application to be considered.



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