Closing Date: October 2nd, 2023 at 4:00 PM

DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES 
The Department of Biological Sciences offers 4-year BSc degrees in Marine Biology, Biology, Applied Coastal Ecology, and Biology-Psychology, as well as research-based MSc and PhD degrees in various areas of Biological Sciences. It has 20 faculty members with research expertise in a variety of fields of biology (marine biology, evolution, ecology, physiology, aquaculture, fisheries, environmental biology, and biodiversity), as well as geology, chemistry, and physics.

WHAT WE OFFER

Part-time | Continuing | Saint John | On-Campus

Standard Work Hours: Shift Work | Variable Hours | 18 hours per week

Additional Working Conditions:

• Ability to work later afternoon (after 5:30 pm)

Salary Range: $23.57 - $29.61 per hour

YOUR FOCUS

Reporting to the Chair of Biological Sciences, the Biological Sciences Technician supports undergraduate labs taught in the department, with emphasis on Biology and Chemistry. The team of Biological Sciences Technicians prepares and dismantles lab materials, maintains and inventories all lab equipment and chemicals, maintains living specimens and provides technical advice to faculty, staff, undergraduate students, and graduate students.

• Prepare teaching labs.
• Review lab procedures with the lab instructor and make any necessary modifications.
• Check and maintain inventory of chemicals, specimens, and equipment required for each lab.
• Arrange required safety documents and transportation for off-campus excursions.
• Prepare chemical solutions and media. Collect or prepare specimens, as required.
• Provide necessary hardware and equipment. Clean used hardware such as equipment and glassware.
• Make chemical waste generated in undergraduate labs safe for disposal.
• Inventory and organize materials for undergraduate teaching labs.
• Track expenditures related to undergraduate course labs.
• Operate, maintain, and calibrate equipment.
• Maintain living bacterial cultures, and plants. Maintain and coordinate the use of holding spaces.
• Maintain living invertebrates, and vertebrates to Canadian Council on Animal Care (CCAC) standards.
• Maintain and coordinate the use of the animal holding spaces for teaching purposes.
• Provide technical advice and assistance to faculty, staff, undergraduate students, and graduate students.
• Oversee purchase and inventories of ethyl alcohol used for research and teaching purposes.
• Attend departmental meetings to provide updates and input about undergraduate teaching labs.
• Apply for funding and purchase new equipment for teaching, develop new undergraduate lab activities, and provide demonstrations/experiences for visiting student groups.
• Other duties as assigned by the Chair.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Bachelor of Science in Biology, Chemistry, or Environmental Science.
• 3 years of experience working in a laboratory setting.
• Previous experience and/or background in biology and chemistry.

Additional Strengths

• Ability to adapt to unscheduled requests for assistance would be an asset.
• Familiarity with WHMIS/GHS would be considered an asset.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office programs.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and teamwork skills.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Willingness to acquire and maintain First Aid training.

WHY CHOOSE UNB?
UNB offers a large variety of benefits for employees, including a full pension, a minimum of three weeks of vacation annually, the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), and dental, life, and health insurance.

CANADIAN UNION OF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES - LOCAL 3339 (CUPE)
This position is part of the CUPE Local 3339 and falls under the CUPE Collective Agreement.

COMMITMENT TO EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
The University of New Brunswick is committed to employment equity and fostering diversity within our community and developing an inclusive workplace that reflects the richness of the broader community that we serve. The University welcomes and encourages applications from all qualified individuals who will help us achieve our goals, including women, visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.

We thank all who apply; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.