Technician (Wash-up)
Primary Purpose: To provide lab support services for both student and research labs in the Health Sciences Facility.
Nature of Work: Reporting to a Lab Manager in the Operations section of Usask Health Sciences, this position performs tasks related to the washing and sterilization of laboratory equipment, assisting in student labs as required, and cross training in the other wash-up and lab facilities within the building complex. The duties are of moderate complexity but broad in scope and require the application of appropriate acquired scientific and technical knowledge and skills; follows developed standard operating procedures and in consultation with the Lab Manager decides which processes to employ to achieve work objectives; plans workflow to meet demands, deadlines, and to accommodate peak periods and unexpected situations. Working conditions include working in areas of high humidity and heat, working with laboratory chemicals, lifting and carrying bulky and heavy objects, subject to unpleasant odours, coming in contact with animal dander and waste, etc. Due to the nature of the work the position requires the incumbent to have all appropriate health and safety training including WHMIS, Biosafety, Laboratory Safety, etc. and maintain this training as required by law and university policies.
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