Lab Coordinator

Dalhousie University; Halifax; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 57,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP matching

Health and dental plans

Wellness allowance

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Dalhousie University in Halifax is seeking a Lab Coordinator for the Centre for Resilience and the Embedding of Stress (CRESt). The role will support all aspects of the CRESt research program, including coordinating study activities, data management, and ethics submissions.

You will supervise research assistants, onboard students, manage budgets, maintain equipment, and prepare infographics for academic and public audiences. This is a 9-month, 0.7 FTE, on-campus position in Halifax.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Arts or Science with psychology or related area.
• Experience in a research environment focused on early life adversity.
• Previous supervisory experience.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Support recruitment of study participants and schedule sessions.
• Coordinate day-to-day activities of research assistants and train staff.
• Manage participant data with confidentiality and ethics submissions.
• Oversee lab budgets, purchases, and expenses reconciliation.
• Maintain lab equipment and storage systems; create infographics.
• Coordinate communication with collaborators, participants, and partners.

Skills

Communication

Supervision

Excel

Word

Research experience

Time management

Organizational skills

Education

Undergraduate degree in Psychology or related

Tools

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

Position Details

Position Information

Position Title

Lab Coordinator

Research Project

The Centre for Resilience & the Embedding of Stress

Department/Unit

Psychology and Neuroscience

Location

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Posting Number

S255-26

Employee Group

Grant-Paid (PSAC Local 86001)

Position Type

Term

Duration of Contract (if applicable)

9 months with the possibility of extension.

Employment Type

Part Time

Full-time Equivalency (FTE)

0.7 FTE

Salary

$44,969 - $56,905 per annum based on 37.5 hours per work). This is a 9 month, 0.7 FTE term position at 26.25 hours per week so annual salary will be pro-rated to $23,609 - $29,875.

Classification

Provisional Statement

About Dalhousie University

Dalhousie University is Atlantic Canada’s leading research-intensive university and a driver of the region’s intellectual, social and economic development. Located in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, with an Agricultural Campus in Truro/Bible Hill, Dalhousie is a truly national and international university, with more than half of our almost 21,000 students coming from outside of the province. Our 6,000 faculty and staff foster a vibrant, purpose-driven community, that celebrated 200 years of academic excellence in 2018.

Job Summary

The Centre for Resilience and the Embedding of Stress (CRESt) at Dalhousie University is an interdisciplinary team of researchers who study the mechanisms through which stress becomes biologically embedded across the first two decades of life, and how this shapes long-term well-being. Reporting to the Principal Investigator, the Lab Coordinator will support all aspects of the CRESt’s research program.

Key Responsibilities

• Support recruitment of study participants through outreach. Schedule study sessions with participants and research staff.
• Coordinate and oversee the day-to-day activities of research assistants. Onboard and train new research assistants, volunteers, and students.
• Support the collection and organization of participant data, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality. Prepare and submit ethics applications and renewals (e.g., research ethics board submissions). Assist in refining study protocols.
• Manage lab budgets together with the lab director, process purchases, and reconcile expenses.
• Maintain lab equipment, supplies, and biological sample storage and tracking systems.
• Create infographics summarizing research findings for academic and lay audiences. Coordinate communication between the lab and external collaborators, participants, and community partners.

Note

Due to operational requirements, the successful applicant is required to work in-person on campus.

Required Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Arts or Science with a major or minor in Psychology or other related area (or equivalent combination of training and experience).
• Experience in a research environment focused on the effects of early life adversity in humans.
• Previous supervisory experience.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills as well as judgment and discretion in handling confidential and/or sensitive information.
• Proficient in computer applications, including Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Assets

Job Competencies

The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate proficiency in Dalhousie’s core and leadership competencies, in particular:

• Self-Awareness & Professionalism
• Integrity
• Respect & Inclusion
• Knowledge & Thinking Skills
• Communication

Additional Information

Dalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes a voluntary RRSP , health and dental plans, a wellness allowance, an employee and family assistance program and a tuition assistance program.

Application Consideration

Non-probationary bargaining unit employees ( PSAC Local 86001) are given priority consideration. All other applications will be considered when there is no qualified candidate from the bargaining unit.

Full-time students currently enrolled at an educational institution are not eligible for regular Grant-Paid positions.

We sincerely appreciate all applications and note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly by the hiring department or People and Culture.

Diversity Statement

Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups please review our Employment Equity information.

If you require any support for the purpose of accommodation, such as technical aids or alternative arrangements, please let us know of these needs and how we can be of assistance. Dalhousie University is committed to ensuring all candidates have full, fair, and equitable participation in the hiring process. Our complete Accommodation Policy can be viewed here .

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies

1

Open Date

08/10/2026

Close Date

08/17/2026

Open Until Filled

No

Special Instructions to Applicant

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting

https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/21942