Laboratory Facilitator, Biology

Douglas College; New Westminster; On-site; CAD 44,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Douglas College in New Westminster/Coquitlam campus is seeking a temporary part-time Biology Lab Assistant to oversee lab procedures and student learning. The role focuses on guiding students through lab work, preparing engaging assignments, and fostering an encouraging environment to learn biology.

The position runs 20 hours per week for eight months, from August 31, 2026 to April 30, 2027, with standard hours 9:00 am–4:30 pm, and occasional evenings or weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Biology.
• Public Speaking ability.
• Knowledge of operation and routine maintenance of biology lab equipment and safety measures (GHS/WHMIS).
• Good working knowledge of English (written and verbal).
• Ability to communicate courteously and effectively with students, faculty, staff and the public.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to establish priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to demonstrate proper laboratory techniques.
• Maintain current knowledge in biology.

Responsibilities

• Guide students through proper lab procedures.
• Prepare engaging assignments.
• Create an encouraging learning environment for students.
• Lead classroom operations to ensure smooth lab instruction and demonstrations.

Skills

Public Speaking

Lab safety (WHMIS)

Lab equipment operation

English proficiency

Communication

Time management

Independent worker

Lab techniques

Biology knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Biology

Tools

Laboratory equipment maintenance

Job description

Location

New Westminster/Coquitlam Campus

Salary Range

$32.04 per hour (with wage increments to a max of $36.06 per hour). Salary and wage increments are in accordance with the Collective Agreement.

The Opportunity

You’re passionate about biology and you’re a technical expert in laboratory procedures, but it’s your passion for helping others deepen their understanding of the science that sets you apart. Guiding students through proper lab procedures, preparing engaging assignments, and creating an encouraging environment where students are motivated to learn is where you thrive. With your organizational skills and your ability to lead a classroom, you ensure smooth operations of lab instruction and demonstration.

Who We Are

Do what you love. Be good at it. That’s how Douglas College defines a great career. It’s a philosophy that resonates through our classrooms, our offices and our boardrooms. It inspires our students and drives us to make Douglas College one of BC’s Top Employers. We love what we do. And we’re looking for passionate, motivated people to join us in making one of Canada’s best degree‑granting colleges even better.

Be a part of an institution where everyone is committed to empowering successful students, creating responsive learning environments, fostering social and environmental responsibility, and supporting healthy learning and work environments.

What It Takes

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Biology


• Public Speaking ability


• Excellent working knowledge of the operation and routine maintenance of laboratory equipment and apparatus together with good working knowledge of safety measures related to the operation of the Biology laboratory, including GHS ( WHMIS )


• Good working knowledge of English (written and verbal).


• A demonstrated ability to:




• communicate courteously and effectively in person, in writing and over the telephone with students, faculty, administrators, staff, and the public.


• work independently with minimum direct supervision.


• establish priorities and achieve deadlines.


• effectively demonstrate proper laboratory techniques.


• maintain current knowledge in the field of biology.

Additional Information

• This temporary part-time (20 hours per week) 8 month position is available starting August 31, 2026 to April 30, 2027.


• Regular hours of work are Monday to Friday 9:00am – 4:30 pm. Shift days and times may change depending on the Department’s need. Occasional evening and/or weekend work may be required.


• The position is located at the New Westminster campus; however, successful candidate must be available for occasional work at the Coquitlam campus.