Laboratory Technician

Job Responsibility:

LABORATORY TECHNICIAN

CLINICAL SIMULATION CENTRE, FACULTY OF NURSING

Competition No. 25.06.158

CATEGORY SALARY CLOSING DATE Full-Time Replacement Term MSA Band F (Steps 1-8): $33.605 - $48.887 per hour. $61,162 - $88,975 per annum (Based on 35 hours per week). June 15, 2025.

About Us

MacEwan University is where caring faculty help people connect their passions to their future paths. Located in the heart of Edmonton's diverse and dynamic downtown community, and on the traditional lands of Treaty 6 First Nations and homelands of the Métis people, MacEwan is known for exceptional undergraduate learning. With its dedication to teaching excellence, informed by scholarly research, innovation, and creative activity, MacEwan provides an exceptional collaborative and supportive learning environment with a commitment to human rights, environmental sustainability, and opportunities for community engagement. We are committed to creating an equitable, diverse, inclusive, and welcoming community for all peoples, cultures, and identities. Our comprehensive undergraduate university offers 55 programs to more than 19,000 full- and part-time students in business, communications, community and human services, design, fine and performing arts, health, humanities, natural science, nursing, public safety, and social science. Through a wide array of experiential learning opportunities, and strategic relationships in the community, we partner with others to produce graduates of stature. Along with a robust grounding in their chosen disciplines, MacEwan students are given durable life skills that prepare them to take on the world.

Opportunity

MacEwan University invites applicants for a full-time 6-month replacement term Laboratory Technician opportunity with our Faculty of Nursing, within the Clinical Simulation Centre (CSC). Reporting to the Associate Dean, you will be a resource to faculty, staff and students, helping with ordering, organizing and coordinating equipment and supplies, as well as supporting the general organization of the laboratory environment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Organizing equipment and supplies inventory to ensure systematic and effective distribution of resources;

• Tracking, ordering and receiving equipment and materials;

• Organizing and tracking calibration and maintenance of instruments;

• Researching, recommending and testing new equipment and supplies;

• Maintaining the WHMIS binder in the lab environments;

• Managing biohazard disposal;

• Providing information to the Scheduler about space and equipment limitations and maintenance disruptions;

• Providing information to stakeholder on room capabilities, and the availability, use and operation of equipment and supplies;

• Troubleshooting and solving equipment issues;

• Supporting simulation events and activities; and
• Supporting lab activities and operations.

SKILLS

You will have:

• Knowledge of laboratory equipment and materials;

• Excellent organizational skills;

• Critical thinking skills and strong attention to detail;

• Communication skills; and
• Proficiency in using material management software.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A minimum of a 2-year diploma in a related health discipline.

• A minimum of 2 years' experience with materials management and working in a clinical setting.

• Experience working in a post-secondary institution laboratory is considered an asset.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

BENEFITS

When you become part of the MacEwan University team, you will enjoy a competitive salary. Our total compensation package includes:

• Competitive base pay

• Continuous learning culture

• Opportunities for career growth