Life Sciences Educational Technologist

The School of Health and Public Safety at SAIT prepares students for a dynamic career in the health care sector. We offer specialized training in diagnostic and therapeutic technologies, professional assistant programs, information management, and training for wellness professionals.

Our programs are hands on, with students and instructors immersed in living classrooms and simulated training. The Opportunity The School of Health & Public Safety at SAIT requires an energetic and resourceful individual with great organizational and team work skills to set up laboratories used for student instruction in the Respiratory Therapy and Paramedicine Programs.

The applicant must have a general understanding of health professional training programs. The applicant must also possess strong interpersonal and communication skills and thrive in a team environment.

Moderate to advanced level of computer skills such as the ability to use Banner, word processing, Excel, the internet and communication software is strongly recommended.

Additional educational qualifications are an asset. The applicants must have a somewhat flexible schedule to accommodate the program timetables.

The applicant must have a strong ability to negotiate and to work with suppliers and vendors and with other SAIT personnel for purchasing and work with internal personnel in shipping and receiving.

Please Note : The Salary will be based on FTE.

The Role

• Collaborate with staff on course needs including supplies, ordering, and set-up for Life Sciences programs
• Prepare and implement course lab plans (set-up, support and take-down of labs)
• Support other lab activities as assigned
• Manage periodic laboratory equipment maintenance requirements
• Operate within program supply budgets and maintain inventory control
• Initiate supply and equipment orders with approval from the Academic Chair
• Coordinate appropriate disposal of biohazardous wastes and chemicals
• Manage capital asset inventory and disposals
• Manage safety data sheets in an online data base for the School
• Contribute to annual equipment inventory lists
• Develop and maintain laboratory related equipment vendor relations
• Negotiate quotes for purchasing, and maintenance
• Contribute in a positive way to maintain a team environment
• Promote professionalism and follow safety processes and procedures in the workplace
• Provide feedback for continuous program improvement
• Participate in program, portfolio, School and SAIT events and meetings
• Promote and support SAIT and the School of Health and Public Safety mission statements and academic plans
• Remain current with vendors in the field though contacting partners and vendors.
• Support other educational technologists in the School of Health and Public Safety
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum :
• Healthcare-related training or credential or 2 years experience in an educational or lab support program
• Preferred :
• Training or credential related to Paramedicine or Respiratory Therapy
• Skills Required :
• Fluent in English reading and vocabulary
• Lifting and moving equipment, working with cleaning chemicals
• Attention to detail, time management and organizational skills
• Comfortable speaking to the students and staff
• Maintain a positive & respectful attitude
• Basic level of proficiency working in Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook
• Ability to read and interpret lab procedures
• Experience with technology, including medical laboratory equipment
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills to build and maintain partnerships with vendors and medical laboratory personal
• Understanding of tracking SDS online is an asset

Job classification : ED. LAB. TECHNOLOGIST II - A5107 Salary range : $50, - $66, # of positions : 1 Hours Per Day : FTE : Position End Date : May 8, 2026 Posting closing date : June 24, 2024A flexible Hybrid work model can be offered for this role in accordance with SAIT .

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