Laboratory Tech IV (Psychology) - Jobs in New Westminster, BC

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Work ArrangementsThis temporary, part-time (17.5 hours per week with additional hours per timesheet) position is available starting September 12, 2022. Regular hours of work will be scheduled between 10:30 AM and 10:00 PM on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays. Must be available for work on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday afternoons and evenings.Shift days and times may change depending on the Department’s need. Evening work will be required, and occasional weekend work may be required. The position is located at the New Westminster campus; however, successful candidate must be available for occasional work at the Coquitlam campus.What Douglas OffersDO what you love. Be good at it. That’s how Douglas College defines a great career. It’s a philosophy that resonates through our classrooms, our offices and our boardrooms. It inspires our students and drives us to make Douglas College one of BC’s Top Employers. We love what we do. And we’re looking for passionate, motivated people to join us in making one of Canada’s best colleges even better.The RoleTo provide laboratory instruction, evaluation and supervision of students in the psychology laboratory including preparation of materials for use in the laboratory. Provides exceptional client-centred service on a consistent basis to all stakeholder groups.Responsibilities1. Provides laboratory instruction and demonstration related to college psychology courses.a. instructs students with respect to the laboratory component of college psychology courses in the laboratory and during field trips;b. demonstrates the correct use of computers and equipment in the laboratory;c. develops and implements strategies to facilitate student learning;d. provides direction with respect to professional/ethical standards for use of human participants in experiments;e. instructs students with respect to safety procedures;f. supervises students in the laboratory, ensuring compliance with safety procedures.2. Evaluates student work and performance in relation to laboratory requirements.a. evaluates written work submitted by students as well as the performance of students in the laboratory in relation to laboratory requirements of courses;b. assesses and assigns final laboratory grades;c. provides additional assistance to students, outside of regularly scheduled laboratory times, in relation to course work;d. administers psychometric tests and surveys, ensuring their secure storage.3. Prepares materials for use in the laboratory.a. assesses new information and determines its relative value in relation to facilitating student learning in the laboratory;b. sets and evaluates laboratory quizzes and exams;c. creates and/or initiates the development of supplementary instructional materials such as posters, information sheets, etc.;d. researches, designs and writes experiments for student use;e. designs and runs statistical tests.4. Performs other related duties.a. creates, maintains and updates report sheets;b maintains records of psychology laboratory grades;c. sets up laboratory equipment and demonstrations and ensures equipment is in good working order;d. participates as a discipline member in the revision of laboratory materials and manuals;e. maintains currency with respect to psychology and psychology laboratory instruction.To Be Successful in this Role You Will Need1. Good working knowledge of the English language (verbal and written).2. Bachelor Degree in Psychology from a recognized post-secondary educational institution or equivalent combination of training and experience.3. Good working knowledge of course content; operation and routine maintenance of laboratory equipment and apparatus; modern techniques including statistical analysis and computers pertaining to the instruction of Psychology courses.4. Excellent working knowledge of preventative measures required for the safe operation of laboratory equipment.5. Demonstrated ability to communicate courteously and effectively in writing, in person, or over the telephone with staff, faculty, administrators, students and the public, as well as maintain good working relationships with other employees.6. Demonstrated ability to work independently under minimum direct supervision, as well as establish priorities and achieve deadlines.7. Ensures the integrity and confidential nature of information is maintained including instructional and computer related data.8. Proven ability to effectively demonstrate proper laboratory techniques.9. Ability to maintain current knowledge in the field of Psychology.Quick Apply

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