Medical laboratory technologist Jobs in Port Coquitlam, BC

We are currently seeking a Laboratory Instructor, Biology to join our Faculty of Science team.

Job Overview

The Laboratory Instructor – Biology participates in the Biology Department with the overall course delivery by assuming responsibility for instruction, student guidance, and assessment within a lab environment. The Laboratory Instructor – Biology may be assigned to work alongside other Laboratory Instructors (or a faculty member) or alone in fulfilling the above functions. They are expected to perform with a minimum of managerial supervision by the Lab Supervisor and Dean's Office. Lab responsibilities may involve any university level (first to fourth year) or applied program service courses offered in the Biology Department's educational plan.

Special Considerations

The Biology faculty is ultimately responsible for course delivery and development, including the laboratory portion of any course. The Laboratory Instructor – Biology assists the faculty through their role in the labs in achieving this aim. The Lab Instructor – Biology and faculty work collegially to meet a common aim.

Workload and scheduled contact hours can be found in the "WORKLOAD GUIDELINES FOR FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND HORTICULTURE LAB INSTRUCTORS".

The Laboratory Instructor – Biology works in compliance with current WHMIS regulations and directs students in all aspects of lab safety. They must have read the Laboratory Safety and Biosafety Manuals, completed Biosafety and Fire Safety Training and be aware of their potential role and responsibilities in the event of a chemical or biohazardous spill or accident. They must comply with all Biosafety and Biosecurity requirements of the Canadian biosafety standard of the Public Health Agency of Canada while working with Containment Level 2 organisms as it pertains to the department's pathogens and toxins licence.

Education and Experience

• Baccalaureate degree, Masters preferred, in Biology.
• Proven related teaching experience is an asset.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Salary Information

Internal Applicants

As per the KPU-BCGEU Collective Agreement, qualified internal applicants within the BCGEU bargaining unit are given first consideration in filling this position. Internal applicants must apply by 11 : 59pm on the internal closing date in order to be considered as an internal applicant. Internal applications received after the closing date will be considered as an external applicant.

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