Regular/Temporary

Temporary

Job Title

Research Lab Technician (II)

Job ID

72168

Location

HSC- Central Campus

Open Date

09/24/2025

Job Type

Limited Term (>12 months)

Close Date

09/30/2025

Employee Group

Unifor Unit 1, Staff

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Department

Medicine

Salary Grade/Band

Grade 6

Salary Range

$22.94 - $36.83 (hourly)

Contract Duration

24.3 Months

Hours per Week

37.5

Posting Details

Schedule

Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm (Day shifts only)

Anticipated start is as soon as possible

Education Level

3-year Community College diploma in a relevant field of study.

Career Level

Requires 2 years of relevant experience.

Job Description Number

JD01272

Job Description

Job Summary:

The Research Laboratory Technician (II) will be responsible for providing research support to faculty members in their research and teaching laboratory activities. This support includes performing laboratory experiments that are established and relatively standardized, and conducting literature searches for use in publications such as journal articles or papers. The successful incumbent will perform a range of assignments under close supervision.

Accountabilities:

• Perform various in-vitro and in-vivo procedures in a specialized area or science that are established and relatively standardized.
• Liaise with other laboratories, external departments, and agencies to coordinate resources and schedules to meet research objectives.
• Recognize and investigate apparent reasons for obvious deviations in results obtained.
• Write a variety of documents such as technical and procedural sections for research reports and standard operating procedures.
• Observe details and maintain accurate records of experiments and results.
• Log samples and related pertinent information.
• Gather and compile experimental results and assist in the preparation of data for reports and publications.
• Use software to conduct routine statistical analyses.
• Exchange technical and scientific information with others.
• Provide updates at research group meetings.
• Responsible for keeping laboratory facilities, equipment, and area in clean, safe working order.
• Assemble and adjust tests and laboratory equipment for experiments and procedures.
• Operate, adjust, and maintain a variety of laboratory equipment and scientific instruments.
• Ensure adequate supplies are available for experiments.
• Schedule laboratory equipment for use.
• Demonstrate and train others on experimental techniques and the operation of laboratory equipment.
• Prepare chemical reagents and biomedical media according to formulae and assume responsibility for accuracy in the preparation and standardization of solutions.
• Pipette a variety of reagents and media.
• Monitor supplies and order inventories.
• Responsible for the proper storage of materials and the appropriate disposal of waste.
• Adhere to standardized procedures and protocols when dispensing chemicals and base media.
• Input, maintain, and verify information in a variety of databases and spreadsheets.
• Conduct literature searches.

Skills and Qualifications:

• 3-year Community College diploma in a relevant field of study.
• Requires 2 years of relevant experience.
• The following is also considered an asset:

  • 3-year undergrad university diploma in a Health Sciences field of study.

  • A minimum of 2 years of experience in clinical trial design, and HiREB experience in the field of gastroenterology. An MSc in a field related to Health Sciences.

Employment Equity Statement

McMaster University is located on the traditional territories of the Haudenosaunee and Mississauga Nations and within the lands protected by the “Dish With One Spoon” wampum agreement.

The diversity of our workforce is at the core of our innovation and creativity and strengthens our research and teaching excellence. In keeping with its Statement on Building an Inclusive Community with a Shared Purpose, McMaster University strives to embody the values of respect, collaboration and diversity, and has a strong commitment to employment equity.

The University seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity and inclusion, who will contribute to the diversification of ideas and perspectives, and especially welcomes applications from indigenous (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) peoples, members of racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women, and persons who identify as 2SLGBTQ+.

As part of McMaster’s commitment, all applicants are invited to complete a confidential Applicant Diversity Survey through the online application submission process. The Survey questionnaire requests voluntary self-identification in relation to equity-seeking groups that have historically faced and continue to face barriers in employment. Please refer to the Applicant Diversity Survey - Statement of Collection for additional information.

Job applicants requiring accommodation to participate in the hiring process should contact:

• Human Resources Service Centre at 905-525-9140 ext. 222-HR (22247), or
• Faculty of Health Sciences HR Office at ext. 22207, or
• School of Graduate Studies at ext. 23679

to communicate accommodation needs.

Vaccination Mandate - FHS

This position is located in a host hospital or other healthcare site that has an active vaccination mandate in place. Successful applicants will need to comply with these and any other health and safety measures necessary as part of their appointment.