Lab Technician

Access Full Position Posting Purpose The role is to provide technical support for the successful operations of the teaching laboratories in the Department of Biology. This includes setting-up laboratory rooms according to laboratory requirements, modifying techniques, if necessary, in consultation with the course/laboratory directors, and preparing requisite materials. Education 4-year BSc. degree including upper-level laboratory courses in Biology or an equivalent of 4 years recent experience (defined as within the last five years) working at York University and performing the same or similar tasks. This education equivalency is in addition to the experiential requirements outlined below. Experience Two years' related experience including assembling, testing and using laboratory equipment, setting up experiments, assessing results of experiments in a laboratory setting. Experience in troubleshooting including literature reviews. Skills In-depth knowledge and experience in: laboratory techniques and methodology in Cell and Molecular Biology, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, and Physiology, laboratory safety regulations and guidelines, operating a wide variety of laboratory instruments. Ability to support ecology, physiology, molecular biology and microbiological laboratories. Skilled operational knowledge of the following: Laboratory safety and government guidelines pertaining thereto, media preparation, sterile techniques, animal/aquarium maintenance and handling. Good oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated skill/ability in the following areas: operating and routinely maintaining a wide variety of laboratory instruments including microscopes, centrifuges, spectrophotometer, balances, incubators, autoclaves, and pH meters. Dealing courteously and effectively with others. Attending accurately to detail, excellent organizational skills, working independently and setting priorities. Exercising good judgment. Planning and executing complex tasks under pressure or deadlines. Additional Notes Hours of work: Shifts (7 hours) vary to align with assigned labs â?? requires flexibility based on operational requirements.Summer: SameRequests to work overtime may occur during peak periodsVacation restriction: Vacation may be restricted by the laboratory schedule and will be coordinated to ensure adequate coverage. Access Full Position Posting If you are a current York University employee in the YUSA-1 bargaining unit and/or are using your job posting rights under the collective agreement to view and apply for jobs, you must apply through the Employee Career Portal - YU Hire to be considered an internal applicant. As per Article 12.02(f) of the YUSA-1 Collective Agreement, to be considered an internal applicant, employees in the YUSA-1 bargaining unit must submit the application 5 working days following the first day of posting. This is referred to as the 'Posted Date' on the job posting. Please refer to the 'Posting Intent' on the job posting. The University welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including, but not limited to women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities (racialized), Indigenous Peoples and persons of any gender identity and sexual orientation. York University is committed to a positive, supportive and inclusive environment. York University offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment processes. If you are contacted by York University regarding a job opportunity or testing, please advise if you require accommodation. We are committed to enhancing our environmentally and socially responsible practices for the benefit of all members of the York community. Our long term perspective recognizes our responsibility to be innovators and to continually work as a community to reduce our ecological impact. York University employees must apply to jobs through the Employee Career Portal - YU Hire. If you are a current York University employee and/or are using your rights under a collective agreement to view and/or apply to jobs, you MUST log into YU Hire to access the York University Employee Career Portal. PLEASE NOTE: This job posting is for an existing vacancy. Applications must be received by 11:55 pm EST on the posted deadline date, if applicable. Posting deadlines can be updated, or modified, at any time based on hiring needs. Please refer to the York U Career Portal when confirming posting deadlines.

Provide technical support for teaching laboratories in the Department of Biology by setting up rooms and preparing materials. Modify techniques in consultation with directors and maintain a wide variety of laboratory instruments.

Requires a 4-year BSc degree in Biology or equivalent experience, plus two years of related laboratory experience. Must possess in-depth knowledge of molecular biology, ecology, and physiology laboratory techniques.

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• Cell and Molecular Biology
• Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
• Physiology
• Laboratory Safety
• Media Preparation
• Sterile Techniques
• Animal Maintenance
• Microscopy
• Centrifugation
• Spectrophotometry
• Autoclaving
• pH Meter Operation
• Troubleshooting
• Organizational Skills
• Communication Skills
• Laboratory Methodology

• Science & Research
• Education

Minimum education

Bachelor’s degree

Minimum experience

2+ years

Apply by

Sep 4, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Entry level