Laboratory Technologist

Mount Royal University Career Services; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional university in Alberta is looking for a part-time Laboratory Technologist to support laboratory-based learning in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology. Responsibilities include assisting faculty in labs, managing collections, and maintaining the lab budget. The ideal candidate has a Master's degree and relevant experience, with a salary range of $33.28 - $42.11 per hour. Closing date for applications is September 30, 2025.

Benefits

Competitive total compensation package

Learning and development opportunities

Membership in recreation centre

Health and dental benefits (if eligible)

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a related field.
• Experience working in a lab setting.
• Knowledge of ethical standards for caring for anthropological materials is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Supports laboratory instruction and setups.
• Curates and manages laboratory materials.
• Facilitates student research.
• Manages laboratory budget and resources.

Skills

Cooperative work

Sound judgment

Tact and diplomacy

Experience with anthropological materials

Experience in applied archaeology

Education

Master's degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, Sociology or cognate discipline

Equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Laboratory Technologist

Job Type: Continuing Term

Union: MRSA

Position Classification: SAC08 Academic Services VIII

Salary Grade: $0.00 - $0.00

FT or PT: Part-time

Hybrid Work: This position is eligible

Position End Date (if applicable):

Location: MRU Main Campus - Calgary, AB T3E 6K6 CA (Primary)

Location details are provided by the employer.

About This Position

About the Faculty of Arts and the Department of Sociology & Anthropology

The Faculty of Arts houses the following departments: General Education, Economics, Justice & Policy Studies, English, Languages & Cultures, Humanities, Interior Design, Psychology, and Sociology & Anthropology. It currently offers the following degrees: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Arts—Criminal Justice, and Bachelor of Interior Design. The Department of Sociology & Anthropology currently offers Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Arts, Honours degree programs with majors in Sociology and Anthropology.

About The Role

The Laboratory Technologist plays a vital role in providing skilled instructional support for laboratory-based and experiential learning activities within the Department of Sociology and Anthropology. Responsibilities associated with this position include supporting faculty teaching labs, working with faculty on the cataloguing and conservation of collections, managing the laboratory budget, managing long-term loans with community partners, handling both human remains and archaeological artifacts and belongings.

This position is a part-time, continuing term position working 28 hours per week. Continuing term positions work for recurring specified periods approximately coinciding with the academic year. The portion of the year the position does not work is referred to as an Inactive Period. The inactive period for this position will normally be from April 16 to August 15.

Responsibilities

• Supports laboratory instruction by assisting the Lab Instructor with the setup and takedown of lab activities, assignments, and quizzes.
• Prepares and curates laboratory materials, including assembling subsets of the teaching collections for instructional use by department faculty.
• Facilitates student research by assisting faculty in the use of teaching and research collections to support student research projects.
• Supports the ethical and appropriate handling of human remains and archaeological artifact and belongings
• Manages and maintains the teaching collection database.
• Catalogues and integrates all new materials (purchases, loans, donations) in collaboration with faculty, in accordance with classification procedures.
• Researches, obtains quotes, and orders resources for teaching and research laboratories.
• Maintains and expands long-term teaching collections through donations, loans from institutions (e.g. Glenbow Museum, Royal Alberta Museum, University of Alberta), and private contributions.
• Manages the lab budget and oversees procurement activities.
• Administers the scheduling, sign-out, and shared use of laboratory materials, equipment, and artifacts.
• Manages student space and provides support for experiential learning activities

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent experience. A preference for a Master’s degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, Sociology, or a cognate discipline.
• 3+ years of experience in a related field.
• Ability to work cooperatively in various settings, exercising tact, diplomacy, and confidentiality.
• Experience working in applied archaeology an asset
• Possess a strong knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
• Ability to use sound judgment in making decisions and to work independently.
• Experience working with anthropological materials
• Experience working in a lab setting
• Knowledge of the ethical standards for caring for anthropological materials is an asset.

Salary: $33.28 - $42.11 per hour

Closing Date: September 30, 2025

A cover letter and resume should be submitted in one .pdf document. Please title your .pdf document as follows: [Last Name], [Requisition Number], [Document Title].pdf (ex. Smith, 999999, CV.pdf)

We encourage all qualified applicants to apply; however, Canadian citizens, permanent residents and others currently legally authorized to work in Canada will be given priority. Please note only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. After the close date, you can check on the status of your application through your Career Centre. New career opportunities arise frequently and are posted as they become available. Please check back often to view our latest postings on our Career Opportunities page.

If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please notify [e-mail] and we will work together on your accommodation request.

About MRU

Founded in 1910 and located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Mount Royal University grew into a vibrant college in the 1930s and became a mid-sized university in 2009. A student-focused undergraduate university built on teaching excellence, Mount Royal University is known for our top-calibre programs, high-quality teaching and learning experience, robust delivery of liberal education, scholarly teaching, experiential learning and undergraduate research. MRU serves approximately 15,782 students, including 11,752 full-time and 4,030 part-time learners. MRU offers 13 bachelor’s degrees encompassing 37 majors across faculties such as Arts, Business, Communications, Health, Community & Education, and Science & Technology. With over 74% of its student body drawn from the local area, Mount Royal University primarily serves Calgary and its surrounding region. MRU is a diverse yet close community with over 1,800 employees. Mount Royal provides employees the support they need to lead and advance institutional goals. Learn more about MRU's Academic Plan and Strategic Plan.

What We Offer

Talented and committed employees are the driving force behind student success. We strive to be an employer of choice among Canadian post-secondary institutions. At MRU, we recognize that people are a combination of many intersecting identities; we work to cultivate an environment that welcomes the whole person, and harnesses the strength that is available in our diversity, creating a rich and inclusive workplace.

Investing in the learning and development of our employees benefits the individual and the University. A variety of services, resources and programs encourage a healthy, productive workplace. MRU offers a competitive total compensation package including learning/training paid by employer, paid vacation, winter holiday closure, personal days and a free membership in our fully equipped recreation centre. Positions over six months may also be eligible for health and dental benefits, pension, health and personal spending accounts, and disability benefits.

Our campus offers the convenience of a full medical clinic, dentist and pharmacy, as well as a variety of wellness services such as physiotherapists and massage therapists. Campus Recreation offers many activities, including personal training, fitness classes, climbing, aquatics, sports, tournaments and certifications for students, employees and the public.