Laboratory Technician

Responsibilities

• Assist course instructors with the design and preparation of student lab activities
• Serve as the first point-of-contact for lab emergencies and urgent needs
• Perform routine field techniques for the collection of plant and animal materials
• Maintain inventory of lab materials, consumables, and routine maintenance schedules
• Rear insects and aquatic invertebrates in containment facilities
• Organize and catalogue preserved fish, amphibian, reptile, and bird specimen collections
• Prepare, assemble, and set up equipment and supplies used in teaching and research labs

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in biological sciences (focus on ecology or evolutionary biology preferred)
• Minimum of two years of experience supporting teaching labs and undergraduate courses
• Demonstrated knowledge of laboratory equipment (e.g., spectrophotometers, microscopes, centrifuges, autoclaves)
• Experience maintaining live exotic animal colonies and curating preserved specimens
• Valid G class driver's license and ability to operate a department vehicle
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)
• Ability to lift up to 30lbs regularly and work outdoors for field collections
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with field work and/or field collections
• Knowledge of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology course content

About the Company

The University of Toronto's Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology is one of the largest of its kind in North America. We are a world leader in discovery, innovation, and teaching, striving to address pressing global challenges such as climate change and species preservation.