Laboratory Technician III

Job ID

77899

Job Title

Laboratory Technician III

Regular/Temporary

Temporary

Location

HSC- Central Campus

Open Date

2026/08/10

Job Type

Limited Term (>12 months)

Close Date

2026/08/15

Employee Group

Unifor Unit 1, Staff

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Department

Biochemistry

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Salary Grade/Band

Grade 7

Salary Range

$29.26 - $41.19 (hourly)

Job Code

JD1530

Existing Vacancy

Yes - Newly Created Position

Contract Duration

18.1 Months

Target Number of Openings

1

Hours per Week

37.5

Posting Details

Schedule

Monday - Friday 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM 7.5 Hours per day, On-site work requirement

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of study.

Career Level

Requires 2 year of relevant experience.

Anticipated Start Date

September 2026

Job Description

Should the successful applicant be a Unifor Unit 1 bargaining unit member, who meets the eligibility conditions of Article 19.02 of the Unifor Unit 1 Collective Agreement, then the Limited Term Assignment will be defined as a Career Growth Opportunity in accordance with Article 19 of the Unifor Local 5555 Unit 1 Collective Agreement.

Unit/Project Description:
Ranked as one of the world’s top 70 universities, McMaster University is known for teaching and research excellence. In our teaching, research, and scholarship, we are committed to creativity, innovation, and excellence. We value integrity, quality, inclusiveness, and teamwork in everything we do. We inspire critical thinking, personal growth, and a passion for lifelong learning. We serve the social, cultural, and economic needs of our community and our society.

The Department of Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences (BBS), within the Faculty of Health Sciences integrates education, research, and community partnership in the heart of what we do. Our faculty, staff and students are committed to excellence, and our goal is to aim high and tackle anything that comes our way.

The successful candidate will support the research program of Dr. Matthew S Miller, Director of the M.G. DeGroote Institute of Infectious Disease Research and Professor in the Department of Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences. The research program is focused on viral immunology and host-pathogen interactions, including the development of medical countermeasures (e.g., vaccines, antivirals, etc.) that may prevent and/or treat emerging infectious disease threats and pathogens with pandemic potential. It is anticipated that the successful candidate will support in vitro and in vivo research in Containment level 1, 2, and 3 laboratory settings.

Job Summary:

Under the direction of the immediate supervisor, design new laboratory exercises and procedures and oversee the day-to-day operations of a facility, laboratory or multiple laboratories. Organizes, distributes and verifies the work of others and participates in their training.

Purpose and Key Functions:

• Design new laboratory exercises and procedures.
• Conduct literature searches and write literature review summaries.
• Oversee the day-to-day operations of a facility, laboratory or multiple laboratories.
• Coordinate the execution of experiments, projects and services.
• Establish priorities and ensure adherence to schedules.
• Provides technical guidance and assistance concerning work methods, the use of equipment and techniques, and the analysis of results.
• Review, test, evaluate, and modify equipment and methodology.
• Recognize and investigate apparent reasons for obvious deviations in results obtained.
• Write a variety of documents such as standard operating procedures.
• Conduct initial lab set-up in accordance with lab schedules and requirements.
• Perform pilot experiments and prepare lab demonstration materials.
• Demonstrate and train others on experimental techniques and the operation of laboratory equipment.
• Modify and adapt, labs as directed.
• Conduct moderately complex analyses of data.
• Perform trouble-shooting during the lab period to correct issues including, but not limited to, equipment failure and contamination.
• Update and maintain detailed records of lab preparations and procedures.
• Observe details and maintain accurate records of experiments and results.
• Calibrate and maintain scientific equipment and instruments in accordance with prescribed requirements.
• Perform minor equipment repairs and arrange for major repairs through supervisor or outside contractor.
• Exchange technical and scientific information with others.
• Responsible for keeping laboratory facilities, equipment, and area in clean, safe working order.
• Assemble and adjust tests and laboratory equipment for experiments and procedures.
• Operate, adjust, and maintain a variety of laboratory equipment and scientific instruments.
• Schedule laboratory equipment for use.
• Prepare a variety of chemicals, solutions, sterile media, staining reagents and other materials required for the lab.
• Pipette a variety of reagents and media.
• Update, maintain, and verify inventory control of chemicals, media, and supplies.
• Monitor supplies and order inventories.
• Responsible for the proper storage of materials and the appropriate disposal of waste.
• Adhere to standardized procedures and protocols when dispensing chemicals and base media.
• Input, maintain, and verify information in a variety of databases and spreadsheets.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of study.

Requires 2 years of relevant experience.

Assets:

• MSc in biomedical/life science-related discipline
• Experience working in a containment level 3/biosafety level 3 laboratory setting
• Strong background in molecular biology
• Experience with diagnostic platforms for infectious diseases

How To Apply

To apply for this job, please submit your application online.

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