Laboratory Coordinator

Note that this is a 4-month work term position. Carleton University also welcomes applications from continuing employees. If a Continuing employee is the successful candidate, this assignment will be considered a Career Development Assignment, and the successful candidate must obtain a leave of absence from their current and substantive position, where applicable. Permission for such leave must not be unreasonably withheld.

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Job Number:  J1021-1004

Job Title:  Laboratory Coordinator

Job Type:  Term Assignment

Department:  Biology

Job Category:  Technician

Number of Positions:  1

Date Posted (dd/mm/yyyy):  05/11/2021

Closing Date (dd/mm/yyyy):  12/11/2021

Salary (with Salary Rate):  73,193.00 - 80,606.00/Year

Assignment Duration From:  01/01/2021

Assignment Duration To:  30/04/2021

Employee Group:  Administrative Staff - CUPE 2424

Salary Level:  10R

Date Position Available:  01/01/2021

The laboratory coordinator:
• Prepares materials and reagents for undergraduate laboratory sections, ensures consistency and uniformity between laboratory sections and oversees preparation of teaching assistants for each laboratory exercise.
• Supervises aspects of the laboratory including implementation and adherence to all applicable safety regulations.
• Supervises the instructional activities of teaching assistants who are members of CUPE local 4600, other external or undergraduate teaching assistants, undergraduate students, and work study student (s) if applicable.
• Monitors the effectiveness of the laboratory exercises and assesses the need for changes in the laboratory course content; recommends changes to the appropriate faculty member/instructor assigned to the course, and implements improvements and updates on a regular and on-going basis.
• Performs other duties as required.

The incumbent must possess the following qualifications:
• Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational and administrative skills, sound judgment;
• Relevant theoretical knowledge in the biological sciences and expertise in a variety of specialized laboratory techniques and procedures;
• Proficiency in the use of pertinent instructional, technical and administrative IT software is necessary;
• Skills and/or experience at supervising students is an asset.

The above is normally acquired through the completion of:
• An Honours Degree in Biology.
• Three (3) years of work experience in Molecular Biology and or Genetics.

Carleton University and CUPE 2424 are currently completing a joint job evaluation and pay equity project. The University and the Union are working together to describe the skills, effort, responsibilities and working conditions associated with every CUPE 2424 job, including this one. As a result, the job description that is currently associated with this posting (for recruitment purposes) may be revised to reflect the actual duties captured in the new job descriptions.

By applying for this job you are acknowledging that the actual duties associated with this job may differ somewhat from those identified in the job posting and that you will agree to perform the duties of this job as determined through the joint job evaluation process.

Equivalencies will be considered. Applicants are encouraged to provide information which may demonstrate equivalent qualifications. Please note that applicants may be required to complete an employment test as part of the selection process for this position. Those applicants that are selected for an interview will be requested to contact the Human Resource Advisor assigned to this competition as soon as possible to discuss any accommodation requirements. Arrangements will be made to accommodate your request in a timely manner. Carleton University is strongly committed to fostering diversity within its community as a source of excellence, cultural enrichment, and social strength. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our University including, but not limited to: women; visible minorities; First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples; persons with disabilities; and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expressions.

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