Lab Technician - Biology (2026-13-40)

Job summary

The Lab Technician facilitates the operation of teaching labs by supporting faculty and students and providing orientation to teaching assistants. They are also responsible for managing the stockroom inventory, maintaining scientific equipment, and ensuring the availability of necessary laboratory supplies.

Job details

POSITION TITLE: Lab Technician CLASSIFICATION: Classification “V” per Schedule A of the collective agreement DEPARTMENT: Biology HOURS OF WORK: Monday to Friday 8:30am – 4:30pm The University of Windsor is situated on the traditional territory of the Three Fires Confederacy of First Nations: the Ojibwa, the Odawa, and the Potawatomie. We respect the longstanding relationships with First Nations people in this place in the 100-mile Windsor-Essex peninsula and the straits – les détroits – of Detroit. WHO WE ARE: The University of Windsor (the University or UWindsor) is a globally relevant, regionally focused University that welcomes over 16,000 students in a range of comprehensive and research-intensive graduate and undergraduate programs. The University consists of eight academic faculties, which include Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences; Science; Human Kinetics; Education; Law; Engineering; Nursing; and Business. The UWindsor campus is home to a medical program offered by Western University’s Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry. The University employs a passionate and dedicated faculty and staff, numbering approximately 2,500, of whom approximately 600 are tenured or tenure-track faculty. The University’s unique position on an international border between Canada and the United States has contributed to its identity as a diverse university community providing rich cultural, recreational, and educational opportunities for faculty and students. The University is a key player in a wide range of distinctive industrial, entrepreneurial, and cultural activities throughout the City of Windsor and Essex County, and in an evolving network of international academic and industrial partnerships, particularly with leading American universities in Michigan. Why Join the University of Windsor? We are committed to creating an exceptional employee experience grounded in well-being, professional growth, and work–life balance. As a valued member of our community, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family, including: • Health & Dental Benefits: Extensive coverage to support preventative care and ongoing health needs. • Out-of-Province/Out-of-Country Coverage: Travel with confidence knowing you are protected beyond Ontario. • Pension Plan: Participation in a pension plan that supports long-term financial security and retirement planning. • Tuition Remission: Reduced-cost tuition to help you pursue further education and professional development (for yourself and dependents up to age 26) • Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential support for mental health, family matters, financial planning, and overall well-being. • Toldo Lancer Centre Membership: Complimentary access to state-of-the-art fitness and recreation facilities on campus. • Employee Discounts: Exclusive savings across a variety of vendor and community programs. Join an institution that values people, purpose, and lifelong learning — and build a career where you can thrive. PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: The Lab Technician is to work with the other Lab Technicians to facilitate the continued operation teaching labs in the Departments of Biology and Biomedical Sciences at the first- and second-year levels by providing services that support Graduate Assistants / Teaching Assistants (GAs/TAs), students and faculty during the labs, including direction/orientation to the GA/TA’s who deliver the labs to the students. This position also provides professional services to the Stockroom, which includes maintaining an inventory of supplies, distributing supplies, and maintaining records of distribution; making available water of desirable purity for teaching and research; and maintaining equipment like microscopes and pipettors, and maintaining the bacterial culture collection. SUMMARY OF DUTIES: 1. Support Teaching Labs 2. Student Guidance 3. Manage Stockroom 4. Maintain Equipment ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS: The candidate will possess: • 3-year BSc degree or Laboratory Technology College Diploma or equivalent • Education must include courses in microbiology, chemistry, genetics, and molecular biology that have a laboratory component. • 2 years of experience working in a biological sciences lab involving work with microbes and chemicals • Knowledge of and experience in operating and maintaining basic scientific instruments • Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) • Working knowledge of LMS system or aptitude and willingness to learn • Experience with a computerized accounting and inventory systems e.g. UWinsite Finance • Knowledge of general accounting principles and reconciliation • WHMIS training, first aid training or the ability to obtain. • The ability to be well organized, accurate and have attention to detail. • Ability to multi-task and prioritize within tight deadlines. • Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills are required in dealing with a broad range of diverse individuals including Students, Faculty, and Staff in a professional manner *Candidates with alternative combinations of education, training, and experience that are deemed equivalent to the above qualifications may be considered. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: • TDG training or certification **As part of the recruitment process, shortlisted candidates may be required to complete a job-related test / presentation. Since 1963, the University of Windsor has been a forward-looking community that comes together to study, to learn, to teach, and to serve. Our symbol is the bridge; our vista is cross-border; our commitment is local; and our impact is global. We are a dynamic, inclusive community of higher learning with roots going back more than 160 years and with a future full of promise. In pursuit of the University's commitment to employment equity, members from the designated groups including women, Indigenous Peoples (First Nations, Métis, Inuit), racialized persons/visible minorities, persons with disabilities, and persons of a minority sexual orientation and/or gender identity are encouraged to apply and to self-identify. If you need an accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Recruitment & Workforce Coordinator (employment@uwindsor.ca). Should you require further information on accommodation, please visit the website of the Office of Human Rights, Conflict Resolution and Mediation (OHRCRM).

What you’ll do

The Lab Technician facilitates the operation of teaching labs by supporting faculty and students and providing orientation to teaching assistants. They are also responsible for managing the stockroom inventory, maintaining scientific equipment, and ensuring the availability of necessary laboratory supplies.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a 3-year BSc degree or Laboratory Technology College Diploma with relevant coursework in microbiology, chemistry, and genetics. At least 2 years of experience in a biological sciences lab and proficiency in scientific instrument maintenance are required.

Benefits

• Health & Dental Benefits
• Out-of-Province/Out-of-Country Coverage
• Pension Plan
• Tuition Remission
• Employee Assistance Program
• Fitness Facilities Access
• Employee Discounts

Listed skills

• Microsoft Office · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred
• First Aid · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Multi-Tasking · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Laboratory techniques
• Microbiology
• Chemistry
• Genetics
• Molecular biology
• Scientific instrument maintenance
• Microsoft Office
• LMS system
• Inventory management
• Accounting principles
• WHMIS
• First aid
• Organization
• Communication
• Interpersonal skills
• Multi-tasking
• Prioritization
• Microsoft Excel
• Detail Oriented
• Biology
• Finance
• Research
• Interpersonal Communications
• Professionalism
• Willingness To Learn
• Collections
• First Aid
• Verbal Communication Skills
• Multitasking
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Nursing
• Conflict Resolution
• Mental Health
• Financial Planning
• Reconciliation
• Accounting
• Dentistry
• Mediation
• Teaching
• Microsoft Word
• Scientific Instruments
• Molecular Biology
• Social Sciences
• Discounts And Allowances
• Education Policy
• Employment Equity
• Inventory Management System
• Disabilities
• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
• Preventive Care

Job areas

• Science & Research
• Education
• Administrative
• Laboratory Technician
• Biology Laboratory Technician
• Medical and Pathology Laboratory Technicians
• Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians
• Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians

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