Technician III

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Position Summary

BCIT’s School of Computing and Academic Studies is seeking a regular, part-time (0.6 FTE) Technician III.

Duties & Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting in the activities of the accredited forensic DNA laboratory, assisting in the departmental research activities, preparation of forensic laboratory sessions and mock crime scene scenarios running within the academic programs, assisting the program coordinators in operational matters of the department, quality assurance, repair and maintenance of laboratory equipment, and other related duties.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or Forensic Science.
• Minimum 1 year experience in an accredited forensic DNA laboratory setting that uses Next Generation Sequencing.
• Experience processing casework samples and completion of an understudy training program are assets.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently.

Benefits – Why you’d love working with us

• Competitive pay
• Minimum of twenty-five days of vacation (or more, depending on your position)
• Competitive employer-paid extended health and dental plan – take a look at our benefit plans!
• Defined benefit pension plan with employer contributions
• Access to most BCIT Flexible Learning courses free of charge
• Wellness and Employee Assistance programs
• Complimentary membership with free access to the Fitness Centre, Gymnasium, and more

BCIT is committed to the principles of equity, diversity & inclusion and to promoting opportunities in hiring for systemically oppressed groups who have been excluded from full participation at BCIT and the larger community. This includes Indigenous Peoples, women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and those who identify as 2S/LGBTQIA+. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

Persons with disabilities who require accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact RecruitmentAssistant@bcit.ca. Please note that all applications must be submitted via the careers page portal. Email applications will not be accepted.

The British Columbia Institute of Technology acknowledges that our campuses are located on the unceded traditional territories of the Coast Salish Nations of xwməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səl̓ilwətaɁɬ (Tsleil-Waututh).

Salary Range

Salary Range: $68,182 - $81,209 per annum.

Additional Salary Information

Salary prorated based on percentage and term of appointment. Salary based on education, experience, and placement criteria as outlined in the Collective Agreement.

Posting Category

Faculty

Department

SOCAS Sciences

Campus Location

Burnaby campus

Bargaining Unit

BCIT Faculty and Staff Association (FSA)