Laboratory Technologist
About the role
Job Description:
About the Faculty of Arts and the Department of Sociology of Anthropology
The Faculty of Arts houses the following departments: General Education, Economics, Justice & Policy Studies, English, Languages & Cultures, Humanities, Interior Design, Psychology, and Sociology & Anthropology. It currently offers the following degrees: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Arts—Criminal Justice, and Bachelor of Interior Design. The Department of Sociology & Anthropology currently offers Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Arts, Honours degree programs with majors in Sociology and Anthropology.
About the Role
The Laboratory Technologist plays a vital role in providing skilled instructional support for laboratory-based and experiential learning activities within the Department of Sociology and Anthropology. Responsibilities associated with this position include supporting faculty teaching labs, working with faculty on the cataloguing and conservation of collections, managing the laboratory budget, managing long-term loans with community partners, handling both human remains and archaeological artifacts and belongings.
This position is a part-time, continuing term position working 28 hours per week. Continuing term positions work for recurring specified periods approximately coinciding with the academic year. The portion of the year the position does not work is referred to as an Inactive Period. The inactive period for this position will normally be from April 16 to August 15.
Responsibilities
- Supports laboratory instruction by assisting the Lab Instructor with the setup and takedown of lab activities, assignments, and quizzes.
- Prepares and curates laboratory materials, including assembling subsets of the teaching collections for instructional use by department faculty.
- Facilitates student research by assisting faculty in the use of teaching and research collections to support student research projects.
- Supports the ethical and appropriate handling of human remains and archaeological artifact and belongings
- Manages and maintains the teaching collection database.
- Catalogues and integrates all new materials (purchases, loans, donations) in collaboration with faculty, in accordance with classification procedures.
- Researches, obtains quotes, and orders resources for teaching and research laboratories.
- Maintains and expands long-term teaching collections through donations, loans from institutions (e.g. Glenbow Museum, Royal Alberta Museum, University of Alberta), and private contributions.
- Manages the lab budget and oversees procurement activities.
- Administers the scheduling, sign-out, and shared use of laboratory materials, equipment, and artifacts.
- Manages student space and provides support for experiential learning activities
Qualifications
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Master’s degree or equivalent experience. A preference for a Master’s degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, Sociology, or a cognate discipline.
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3+ years of experience in a related field.
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Ability to work cooperatively in various settings, exercising tact, diplomacy, and confidentiality.
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Experience working in applied archaeology an asset
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Possess a strong knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
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Ability to use sound judgment in making decisions and to work independently.
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Experience working with anthropological materials
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Experience working in a lab setting
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Knowledge of the ethical standards for caring for anthropological materials is an asset.
Salary: $33.28 - $42.11 per hour
Closing Date: September 30, 2025
A cover letter and resume should be submitted in one .pdf document. Please title your .pdf document as follows: [Last Name], [Requisition Number], [Document Title].pdf (ex. Smith, 999999, CV.pdf)
Job Requirements:
Inactive Apr 16 - Aug 15
About Mount Royal University
Welcome to Mount Royal University, where we foster a work environment of mutual respect, transparency and inclusiveness, and where talented and committed employees are the driving force behind student success. We believe we are stronger as a university when employees collaborate and bring diverse perspectives together.
We invest in the wellness and development of our employees, knowing that it benefits both the individual and the university as a whole. Our culture, along with many services, resources and programs, encourages a healthy, productive workplace.
As we strive to enhance our culture of innovation and excellence, we support faculty, staff and management to be innovative in their work -- in our classrooms and across our campus.
This is a place where employees feel a sense of community and belonging. Where people feel supported in their work and enjoy the friendliness and familiarity that only a small campus can provide.
Laboratory Technologist
About the role
Job Description:
About the Faculty of Arts and the Department of Sociology of Anthropology
The Faculty of Arts houses the following departments: General Education, Economics, Justice & Policy Studies, English, Languages & Cultures, Humanities, Interior Design, Psychology, and Sociology & Anthropology. It currently offers the following degrees: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Arts—Criminal Justice, and Bachelor of Interior Design. The Department of Sociology & Anthropology currently offers Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Arts, Honours degree programs with majors in Sociology and Anthropology.
About the Role
The Laboratory Technologist plays a vital role in providing skilled instructional support for laboratory-based and experiential learning activities within the Department of Sociology and Anthropology. Responsibilities associated with this position include supporting faculty teaching labs, working with faculty on the cataloguing and conservation of collections, managing the laboratory budget, managing long-term loans with community partners, handling both human remains and archaeological artifacts and belongings.
This position is a part-time, continuing term position working 28 hours per week. Continuing term positions work for recurring specified periods approximately coinciding with the academic year. The portion of the year the position does not work is referred to as an Inactive Period. The inactive period for this position will normally be from April 16 to August 15.
Responsibilities
- Supports laboratory instruction by assisting the Lab Instructor with the setup and takedown of lab activities, assignments, and quizzes.
- Prepares and curates laboratory materials, including assembling subsets of the teaching collections for instructional use by department faculty.
- Facilitates student research by assisting faculty in the use of teaching and research collections to support student research projects.
- Supports the ethical and appropriate handling of human remains and archaeological artifact and belongings
- Manages and maintains the teaching collection database.
- Catalogues and integrates all new materials (purchases, loans, donations) in collaboration with faculty, in accordance with classification procedures.
- Researches, obtains quotes, and orders resources for teaching and research laboratories.
- Maintains and expands long-term teaching collections through donations, loans from institutions (e.g. Glenbow Museum, Royal Alberta Museum, University of Alberta), and private contributions.
- Manages the lab budget and oversees procurement activities.
- Administers the scheduling, sign-out, and shared use of laboratory materials, equipment, and artifacts.
- Manages student space and provides support for experiential learning activities
Qualifications
-
Master’s degree or equivalent experience. A preference for a Master’s degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, Sociology, or a cognate discipline.
-
3+ years of experience in a related field.
-
Ability to work cooperatively in various settings, exercising tact, diplomacy, and confidentiality.
-
Experience working in applied archaeology an asset
-
Possess a strong knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
-
Ability to use sound judgment in making decisions and to work independently.
-
Experience working with anthropological materials
-
Experience working in a lab setting
-
Knowledge of the ethical standards for caring for anthropological materials is an asset.
Salary: $33.28 - $42.11 per hour
Closing Date: September 30, 2025
A cover letter and resume should be submitted in one .pdf document. Please title your .pdf document as follows: [Last Name], [Requisition Number], [Document Title].pdf (ex. Smith, 999999, CV.pdf)
Job Requirements:
Inactive Apr 16 - Aug 15
About Mount Royal University
Welcome to Mount Royal University, where we foster a work environment of mutual respect, transparency and inclusiveness, and where talented and committed employees are the driving force behind student success. We believe we are stronger as a university when employees collaborate and bring diverse perspectives together.
We invest in the wellness and development of our employees, knowing that it benefits both the individual and the university as a whole. Our culture, along with many services, resources and programs, encourages a healthy, productive workplace.
As we strive to enhance our culture of innovation and excellence, we support faculty, staff and management to be innovative in their work -- in our classrooms and across our campus.
This is a place where employees feel a sense of community and belonging. Where people feel supported in their work and enjoy the friendliness and familiarity that only a small campus can provide.