Biology Laboratory Technician Assistant - Limited Term
About the role
Biology Laboratory Technician Assistant - Limited Term
Tracking Code: req1653
Faculty/Department: Faculty of Science
Number of Positions: 1
Appointment Type: Limited Term,
Hours of Work: 24 hours per week
Hourly Rate: $24.78/h
Posting Date: July 18, 2025
Closing Date: August 1, 2025 (7:00 pm EST)
Location: North Campus, Oshawa, ON
Start Date: September 2, 2025
End Date: April 13, 2026
Job Summary:
The Faculty of Science invites applications for a limited-term Laboratory Technician Assistant reporting to the Teaching Professor and Lab Coordinators in Biology.
Nature of work:
The Laboratory Technician Assistant (Biology) is required to provide help and support to the biology technicians for nontechnical tasks associated with the running of the biology teaching laboratories. The successful candidate will be responsible for glassware and plasticware washing; preparation of glassware and plasticware for laboratory uses (including autoclaving), disposal of waste, cleaning laboratories and associated prep rooms, assisting with set up and take down labs if necessary, weekly checking of eye wash stations and spore testing of autoclave and other duties as needed.
Responsibilities/accountabilities:
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Making sure glassware is properly cleaned (or may affect success of experiment)
- Making sure that glassware and plasticware is properly stocked in the different laboratories
- Keeping things organized and tidy in the glass-washing room
- Able to follow instructions and be reliable
Required Skills:
- Strong ability to follow written and oral directions
- Some background in biology laboratory procedures would be preferred
Education:
- Applicants should possess at least a high school diploma
Required Experience:
- At least one year experience working in a laboratory setting
- Applicants with prior experience in the Faculty of Science labs at Ontario Tech University will be preferred
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit in electronic format a covering letter and their resume. Applications will be accepted until August 1, 2025 or until a suitable candidate is found. We appreciate all applications received; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Ontario Tech University is actively committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, indigenization and decolonization (EDIID), and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates, while especially encouraging applications from First Nations, Metis, Inuit peoples, Indigenous peoples of North America, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and those who identify as women and/or 2SLGBTQ+. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens, permanent residents, Indigenous Peoples in Canada, and those eligible to work in Canada, will be given priority.
Ontario Tech University respects people's different needs and therefore will take all reasonable steps to ensure accommodation for applicants where appropriate. The University is also committed to ensuring that confidentiality is maintained throughout all aspects of the recruitment cycle.
If you require accommodation, please contact Julie Day, Health and Disability Management Specialist. For more information about the universities policies for accommodating employees with disabilities please review the university’s Accessibility Policy.
The university acknowledges the lands and people of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation which is covered under the Williams Treaties. We are situated on the Traditional Territory of the Mississaugas, a branch of the greater Anishinaabeg Nation which includes Algonquin, Ojibway, Odawa and Pottawatomi.
Job Location: Oshawa, Ontario, Canada
Expected Start Date: 9/2/2025
Expected End Date: 4/13/2026
About Ontario Tech University
Modern and forwarding-thinking, we advance the discovery and application of knowledge to accelerate economic growth, regional development and social innovation. We inspire and equip students and graduates to make a positive impact in a tech-focused world.
For us, it's not only about developing the next tech breakthrough. Understanding and integrating the social and ethical implications of technology differentiates us as a university.
Our researchers and students team with organizations, community, government and academic partners to uncover innovative solutions for our partners' most pressing problems in a wide range of areas including business, education, energy systems and nuclear science, engineering, health science, humanities, science, information technology and social science.
At Ontario Tech University, we adapt to the ever-changing educational landscape by reimagining education through experiential and dynamic learning opportunities, giving more choices to more people. With more than 80 specialized research laboratories and facilities in addition to many collision spaces like Brilliant Catalyst, our campus community is a place to make lasting connections.
Biology Laboratory Technician Assistant - Limited Term
About the role
Biology Laboratory Technician Assistant - Limited Term
Tracking Code: req1653
Faculty/Department: Faculty of Science
Number of Positions: 1
Appointment Type: Limited Term,
Hours of Work: 24 hours per week
Hourly Rate: $24.78/h
Posting Date: July 18, 2025
Closing Date: August 1, 2025 (7:00 pm EST)
Location: North Campus, Oshawa, ON
Start Date: September 2, 2025
End Date: April 13, 2026
Job Summary:
The Faculty of Science invites applications for a limited-term Laboratory Technician Assistant reporting to the Teaching Professor and Lab Coordinators in Biology.
Nature of work:
The Laboratory Technician Assistant (Biology) is required to provide help and support to the biology technicians for nontechnical tasks associated with the running of the biology teaching laboratories. The successful candidate will be responsible for glassware and plasticware washing; preparation of glassware and plasticware for laboratory uses (including autoclaving), disposal of waste, cleaning laboratories and associated prep rooms, assisting with set up and take down labs if necessary, weekly checking of eye wash stations and spore testing of autoclave and other duties as needed.
Responsibilities/accountabilities:
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Making sure glassware is properly cleaned (or may affect success of experiment)
- Making sure that glassware and plasticware is properly stocked in the different laboratories
- Keeping things organized and tidy in the glass-washing room
- Able to follow instructions and be reliable
Required Skills:
- Strong ability to follow written and oral directions
- Some background in biology laboratory procedures would be preferred
Education:
- Applicants should possess at least a high school diploma
Required Experience:
- At least one year experience working in a laboratory setting
- Applicants with prior experience in the Faculty of Science labs at Ontario Tech University will be preferred
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit in electronic format a covering letter and their resume. Applications will be accepted until August 1, 2025 or until a suitable candidate is found. We appreciate all applications received; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Ontario Tech University is actively committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, indigenization and decolonization (EDIID), and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates, while especially encouraging applications from First Nations, Metis, Inuit peoples, Indigenous peoples of North America, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and those who identify as women and/or 2SLGBTQ+. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens, permanent residents, Indigenous Peoples in Canada, and those eligible to work in Canada, will be given priority.
Ontario Tech University respects people's different needs and therefore will take all reasonable steps to ensure accommodation for applicants where appropriate. The University is also committed to ensuring that confidentiality is maintained throughout all aspects of the recruitment cycle.
If you require accommodation, please contact Julie Day, Health and Disability Management Specialist. For more information about the universities policies for accommodating employees with disabilities please review the university’s Accessibility Policy.
The university acknowledges the lands and people of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation which is covered under the Williams Treaties. We are situated on the Traditional Territory of the Mississaugas, a branch of the greater Anishinaabeg Nation which includes Algonquin, Ojibway, Odawa and Pottawatomi.
Job Location: Oshawa, Ontario, Canada
Expected Start Date: 9/2/2025
Expected End Date: 4/13/2026
About Ontario Tech University
Modern and forwarding-thinking, we advance the discovery and application of knowledge to accelerate economic growth, regional development and social innovation. We inspire and equip students and graduates to make a positive impact in a tech-focused world.
For us, it's not only about developing the next tech breakthrough. Understanding and integrating the social and ethical implications of technology differentiates us as a university.
Our researchers and students team with organizations, community, government and academic partners to uncover innovative solutions for our partners' most pressing problems in a wide range of areas including business, education, energy systems and nuclear science, engineering, health science, humanities, science, information technology and social science.
At Ontario Tech University, we adapt to the ever-changing educational landscape by reimagining education through experiential and dynamic learning opportunities, giving more choices to more people. With more than 80 specialized research laboratories and facilities in addition to many collision spaces like Brilliant Catalyst, our campus community is a place to make lasting connections.