Biological Sciences Technician PL6

University of New Brunswick; Saint John; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Saint John is seeking a part-time Biological Sciences Technician to support undergraduate labs in Biology and Chemistry. Responsibilities include preparing and maintaining lab materials, advising students and faculty, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor of Science in Biology, Chemistry, or Environmental Science and three years of laboratory experience. Competitive hourly pay ranges from $25.07 to $31.11, with a flexible work schedule.

Benefits

Full pension

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Health insurance

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience working in a laboratory setting.
• Previous experience and/or background in biology and chemistry.

Responsibilities

• Prepare teaching labs.
• Maintain inventory of chemicals, specimens and equipment.
• Provide technical advice to faculty and students.
• Ensure compliance with CCAC standards.
• Attend departmental meetings.

Skills

Biology

Chemistry

Technical advice

Communication

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor of Science in Biology, Chemistry or Environmental Science

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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The Opportunity

Closing Date: October 31st 2025 at 4:00 PM

DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES

The Department of Biological Sciences offers 4-year BSc degrees in Marine Biology Biology Applied Coastal Ecology and Biology-Psychology as well as research-based MSc and PhD degrees in various areas of Biological Sciences. It has 20 faculty members with research expertise in a variety of fields of biology (marine biology evolution ecology physiology aquaculture fisheries environmental biology and biodiversity) as well as geology chemistry and physics.

WHAT WE OFFER

Part-time (Leave Replacement) Term ending May 8th 2026 Saint John On-Campus

Applications will be accepted from any qualified candidates including current employees who may wish to consider a temporary assignment.

Standard Work Hours: Shift Work Variable Hours 18 hours per week

Additional Working Conditions

• Ability to work later afternoon (after 5:30 pm)

Salary Range: $25.07 - $31.11 per hour

YOUR FOCUS

Reporting to the Chair of Biological Sciences the Biological Sciences Technician supports undergraduate labs taught in the department with emphasis on Biology and Chemistry. The team of Biological Sciences Technicians prepares and dismantles lab materials maintains and inventories all lab equipment and chemicals maintains living specimens and provides technical advice to faculty staff undergraduate students and graduate students.

• Prepare teaching labs.
• Review lab procedures with the lab instructor and make any necessary modifications.
• Check and maintain inventory of chemicals, specimens and equipment required for each lab.
• Arrange required safety documents and transportation for off-campus excursions.
• Prepare chemical solutions and media. Collect or prepare specimens as required.
• Provide necessary hardware and equipment. Clean used hardware such as equipment and glassware.
• Make chemical waste generated in undergraduate labs safe for disposal.
• Inventory and organize materials for undergraduate teaching labs.
• Track expenditures related to undergraduate course labs.
• Operate, maintain and calibrate equipment.
• Maintain living bacterial cultures and plants. Maintain and coordinate the use of holding spaces.
• Maintain living invertebrates and vertebrates to Canadian Council on Animal Care (CCAC) standards.
• Maintain and coordinate the use of the animal holding spaces for teaching purposes.
• Provide technical advice and assistance to faculty staff undergraduate students and graduate students.
• Oversee purchase and inventories of ethyl alcohol used for research and teaching purposes.
• Attend departmental meetings to provide updates and input about undergraduate teaching labs.
• Apply for funding and purchase new equipment for teaching develop new undergraduate lab activities and provide demonstrations / experiences for visiting student groups.
• Other duties as assigned by the Chair.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Bachelor of Science in Biology, Chemistry or Environmental Science.
• 3 years of experience working in a laboratory setting.
• Previous experience and/or background in biology and chemistry.

Additional Strengths

• Ability to adapt to unscheduled requests for assistance would be an asset.
• Familiarity with WHMIS / GHS would be considered an asset.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office programs.
• Excellent communication, organizational and teamwork skills.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Willingness to acquire and maintain First Aid training.

University of New Brunswick

The University of New Brunswick employs more than 3,200 full‑ and part‑time staff including faculty support staff and students. UNB values people and we have proudly been named as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2025 and one of Atlantic Canada’s Top Employers for 2024.

UNB is situated on the unceded territory of the Wolastoqiyik and Mikmaq peoples along the banks of the beautiful and bountiful Wolastoq river a region recognized worldwide for its natural beauty. UNB is a comprehensive university with a long history of excellence in teaching and research.

WHY CHOOSE UNB

UNB offers a large variety of benefits for employees including a full pension a minimum of three weeks of vacation annually the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and dental life and health insurance.

CANADIAN UNION OF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES - LOCAL 3339 (CUPE)

This position is part of the CUPE Local 3339 and falls under the CUPE Collective Agreement.

COMMITMENT TO EQUITY DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

The University of New Brunswick is committed to employment equity and fostering diversity within our community and developing an inclusive workplace that reflects the richness of the broader community that we serve. The University welcomes and encourages applications from all qualified individuals who will help us achieve our goals including women visible minorities Aboriginal persons persons with disabilities persons of any sexual orientation gender identity or gender expression. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.

We thank all who apply; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Key Skills

Accounts Reconciliation, Acquisition, Hardware Sales, IT Business Analysis, Drafting, FIDIC

Employment Type: Part-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1

Hourly Salary: 25 - 31