Lab Technician

MDA; Toronto; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

York University in Toronto seeks a Laboratory Technician to provide technical support for teaching laboratories within the Department of Biology. You will set up labs, prepare materials, and adjust procedures in consultation with course directors to ensure smooth operations.

Requirements include a 4-year BSc in Biology or equivalent with up to five years’ recent lab experience, strong knowledge of lab safety, and ability to work independently under deadlines.

Qualifications

• 4-year BSc in Biology or equivalent with recent lab coursework.
• Two years of related lab experience assembling, testing, and using equipment.
• Knowledge of cell/molecular biology, ecology, physiology and lab safety.

Responsibilities

• Set up teaching laboratories according to lab requirements.
• Modify techniques in consultation with course directors.
• Prepare requisite materials and ensure equipment readiness.
• Troubleshoot equipment and maintain lab safety standards.

Skills

Lab techniques & methods

Molecular biology

Ecology & physiology

Laboratory safety compliance

Equipment operation

Communication skills

Detail orientation

Time management

Independent work

Deadline pressure handling

Education

BSc in Biology

Tools

Microscopes

Centrifuges

Spectrophotometer

Balances

Incubators

Autoclaves

pH meters

Job description

Department of Biology, Faculty of Science

Affiliation *

YUSA 1

Contract Full Time

Job Start Date

08-04-2026

Job End Date

11-06-2026

Posting Intent

YUSA-1: This posting is now open (extended/external). All interested persons may apply. Preference will be given to employees in YUSA2 who have applied within the first 5 days from the open (extended/external) posting date

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: Same Requests to work overtime may occur during peak periods Vacation restriction: Vacation may be restricted by the laboratory schedule and will be coordinated to ensure adequate coverage.

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.

Applications must be received by 11:55 pm EST on the posted deadline date, if applicable.