BME Lab Technician and Safety Coordinator
Core
Support biomedical tissue and cell research labs and manage safety compliance across the Systems Design Engineering department.
Role type
Senior IC laboratory technician and safety coordinator
Builds
Safe and compliant biomedical research environments and operational procedures
Domain
Biomedical engineering / Laboratory safety
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
wet lab techniques (tissue/cell culture, microbiology, pipetting, microscopy), safety program implementation, SOP development, lab equipment maintenance, hazard assessment, stakeholder liaison, strategic planning support
Preferred skills
WHMIS training, First-Aid certification, educational experience, prior safety officer experience, knowledge of Canadian Biosafety Standards, CL1/CL2 lab experience
Technologies
Microsoft Office suite
Responsibilities
Create and maintain standard operating procedures for wet labs; conduct regular laboratory inspections and hazard assessments; liaise with the university Safety Office; provide guidance and training to students and faculty on safe practices; manage procurement and maintenance of lab equipment; coordinate certification and decommissioning of labs; support operational planning and space usage optimization
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC with safety oversight responsibilities