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Scientific Equipment Service Technician - (992804.5)

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Organizational Unit

University of Victoria -> Faculty of Science -> Biochemistry & Microbiology

Posting Close Date

13 July 2023

Please note that positions will close at 4 p.m. on the closing date.

FTE

1.0

Salary Grade

$5,706.00 - $5,881.00

Additional Posting Information:

N/A

Salary posted will be pro-rated based on FTE

Classification

Technician/PB12B

Hours of Work

Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm

Start Date

8/1/2023

End Date

12/31/2023

Employee Group:

CUPE 951 - Term

# of Hires Needed

1

Category

Computers, Hardware, Computers, Software, Electronics, Installation, Maintenance, and Repair, Science

About this Opportunity

The University of Victoria is one of Victoria\'s largest employers and one of Canada\'s best diversity employers. Together we are more than 5,000 dedicated faculty, librarians and staff supporting the University of Victoria\'s diverse academic programs, world-class research and commitment to civic engagement.

Job Summary

The Biotechnical Support Centre (BSC) in the Department of Biochemistry & Microbiology provides support to the teaching and research programs in the Faculty of Science as well as the Aquatics unit and the Animal Care Facility. As part of the BSC team, this position maintains, calibrates, repairs and modifies a diverse array of electronic, electro-mechanical, hydro-mechanical and mechanical scientific laboratory instrumentation and equipment. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, diagnosing and calibrating existing inventory; reviewing manufacturers\' specifications, schematics and costs for components; design and fabrication of specialized teaching and research equipment, in consultation with the Technical Supervisor; consulting with faculty, students and staff to determine instrumentation and equipment needs and specifications to design and fabricate specialized detailed mechanical systems and electrical circuit designs, and other duties of similar scope and complexity.The position will evolve as required to help accomplish the goals of the BSC.

Job Requirements

Skills:

Task related:

• Inquisitive,ability to think critically, with a strong motivation to solve problems.
• A strong self-starter with attention to detail.
• Strong troubleshooting skills.
• Good logical deductive reasoning abilities, able to evaluate situations and make critical decisions.
• Able to visualize complex processes and equipment.
• Good fine motor skills and excellent mechanical aptitude.
• Able to skillfully operate hand and power tools, including proficient soldering skills.
• Colour vision.

Communication and interpersonal:

• Excellent interpersonal skills and a service oriented attitude.
• Able to work effectively as part of a dynamic team; with people from various disciplines, educational backgrounds; divergent personality types and English language proficiencies
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Able to consult, seek assistance, accept advice and feedback from senior technicians.
• Able to prepare documentation, maintain records and keep detailed notes pertaining to repairs, communication with vendors, replacement parts, calibrations and modifications of scientific and related equipment.

Personal attributes:

• Inquisitive, creative, persistent and patient.
• A desire to improve knowledge and skills on an ongoing basis and keep up with new technologies.
• Able to remain calm under pressure, during urgent situations and be able to cope with shifting priorities.
• Able to handle stress of meeting deadlines and goals.
• Resourceful and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Able to work with constant disruptions and distractions, while still being able to accomplish required tasks and assignments

Required Specialized Knowledge/Education:

• Graduation from a recognized technical college, institute or equivalent, specializing in biomedical technology, electronics, direct digital control (DDC), or similar.
• Able to read and understand schematic, wiring or technical diagrams and instructions.
• Knowledge and experience in a variety of disciplines for the purpose of troubleshooting and repairing devices of electrical, electronic, electro-mechanical, hydro-mechanical, mechanical, and/or chemical nature.
• Extensive hands-on experience in the area of troubleshooting, repair or fabrication.
• Knowledge of hand and power tools and test equipment used in electronics or mechanical repairs.
• A working practical knowledge of building electrical, plumbing and mechanical systems.
• Computer literacy and proficiency commensurate with a technical support position including detailed PC hardware knowledge, along with solid MS Windows operating system software understanding.
• A broad conceptual understanding of biological sciences and physics principles would be very beneficial.

Experience:
Experience with the repair and maintenance of assorted modern scientific instrumentation.
A minimum of three years of experience relevant fields.

Other information:
This position may be required to respond to emergency call-outs when equipment malfunction or related alarms require attention.

Territory acknowledgement

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Equity and Diversity Statement

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Accessibility Statement

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