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At Humber, we are a vibrant, diverse community of professionals dedicated to providing an exceptional learning experience for our students. Through our strategic vision and exciting new brand Builders of Brilliance,we are co-constructing a new model of polytechnic education for Ontario, Canada, and the world. We are committed to ensuring Humber offers the right programs, with the most effective teaching and learning approaches, to prepare exceptional leaders for our industries and communities. 

To achieve our vision, we take finding and developing the right talent very seriously. We offer a collegial, collaborative, inclusive environment in which each individual is supported to grow and bring their best each day. 

If you are excited by the prospect of contributing to our vision for learning, if you would like to be part of building a new model of polytechnic education, of 'building brilliance', in one of Canada's preeminent higher education institutions, then here is your opportunity to join our dynamic team.
Job Details:

Position Title:MLS Lab Facilitator

Status:Initiatives & Opportunities

Duration: 2 Years

Hours:37.5 hours per week

Faculty/Department:Faculty of Health & Life Sciences

Campus/Location:North Campus

Payband: K

Salary Range: $48.07 - $55.57

Starting Salary: $48.07; Progression through the payband is in accordance with the increments in the payband as outline in the Full-Time Support Staff Collective Agreement based on actual service in the payband.

About the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences at Humber:
The Faculty of Health and Life Sciences is committed to sharing knowledge and experience with students to help them become skilled, adaptable, compassionate and career-ready graduates. Our faculty experts reinforce excellence and a commitment to social justice and transformation as students learn to work across a range of careers in the healthcare and wellness fields. Teaching and learning are student-centred with an emphasis on technological innovation, diversity and integrated community and clinical industry collaborations.

About the MLS Lab Facilitator Role:

Under the direction of the Associate Dean of Clinical, Laboratory & Regulatory Sciences, the Laboratory Facilitator collaborates with professors to facilitate student learning, engagement, and safety while in the lab. The Medical Laboratory Sciences (MLS) Laboratory Facilitator performs duties associated with the operation & growth of the MLS laboratories.  Specific duties include:  

• Preparation for laboratory classes and perform general lab clean up and, when applicable, assist with the analysis of student lab samples.

• Responsibilities include:

  • Supporting instructor with use of laboratory equipment and/or experiment procedures, protocols, and practices. 

  • Performing calibrations, general repairs, maintenance and troubleshooting for all lab equipment.

  • Maintaining necessary certifications pertaining to the laboratory and the equipment, tools, and reagents within.

  • Ensuring safe storage and handling of cleaning chemicals, calibration gasses and biohazardous waste is essential. Maintaining a system of collecting and disposing of all biohazard waste is required.

  • Maintaining, updating, and communicating with necessary faculty, staff, and administration on the standard operating procedures for all laboratory equipment, tools, resources, and reagents. 

Additional duties include sourcing, ordering, receiving, and storage of consumables and equipment, along with maintaining an inventory of supplies in collaborating with Program Coordinator(s), Program Support Officer(s) and Associate Dean as needed/appropriate.

• The incumbent contributes and supports ongoing development of laboratory exercises, experiments, procedures, and manuals.

• The incumbent will provide guidance and direction to the work study students and laboratory support staff and will follow up with work study students and/or laboratory support staff to confirm work progress.  

• The incumbent will collaborate with the Program Coordinator(s)/Manage, Faculty and Associate Dean (where and when applicable) to recommend and integrate innovative tools. experiments, technologies and/or software for use and experimentation within the lab.

• The incumbent will support faculty with research and experimental protocols.

About You:
You are passionate about working at Ontario's largest Polytechnic; you thrive on improving productivity and quality that contribute to team success! If this sounds like you, keep reading:

Education

• BSc. within field of Sciences, Biology or equivalent in addition to an advanced diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology.

• Current registration as a MLT with CMLTO is required.

Experience/Skills

• Minimum three (3) years of relevant experience working in a MLS laboratory and industry experience is a bonus.
  

If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you! At Humber Polytechnic we don't just accept difference we celebrate it! Experience comes in many forms, skills are transferable, and a progressive mindset goes a long way at Humber. If your experience is close to what we're looking for, consider applying and tell us why you are a great candidate for this job. Find your Spot at Humber!
What's in it for you?

• An opportunity to be a part of building Humber's future.  
• Be part of a diverse, hard-working, and supportive team.
• Tools and technology that will allow you to succeed at your job.
• Amazing perks! 

We thank you for your interest in working with Humber Polytechnic. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Consideration for Support Staff (Article 17 of FT Support Staff and Article 19 of PT Support Staff) positions will be given to internal employees in accordance with the respective Collective Agreements.   
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
Humber Polytechnic is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of our students and our city. We actively seek Indigenous Peoples and individuals from equity-deserving groups with demonstrated skills and knowledge to deal with all aspects of equity, diversity and inclusion in a post-secondary environment.
Humber supports employment equity. Racialized workers, women, Indigenous workers, LGBTQ2S workers and workers with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For the purpose of statistical data collection, applicants are strongly encouraged to voluntarily self-identify. Humber's diverse workplace also supports Francophone workers and young workers.

Accommodation
Humber Polytechnic is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Our Talent Acquisition team will work with applicants requesting accommodations at any stage of the hiring process. This document is available in alternate formats upon request. 

Anti-Discrimination Statement
At Humber Polytechnic, all forms of discrimination and harassment are prohibited. All employees and applicants have the right to work in an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment. If you need assistance with concerns related to discrimination and harassment, please contact the Office of Human Rights and Harassment (humanrights@humber.ca).