Biological Sciences Technician PL6

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The Opportunity

Saint John, NB

Science and Research

Experienced

Full-time

$26.07 - $31 / hour

Competition Number: #020-26.27

Closing Date: July 10th, 2026 at 4:00 PM

DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES

The Department of Biological Sciences offers 4-year BSc degrees in Marine Biology, Biology, Applied Coastal Ecology, and Biology-Psychology, as well as research-based MSc and PhD degrees in various areas of Biological Sciences. It has 20 faculty members with research expertise in a variety of fields of biology (marine biology, evolution, ecology, physiology, aquaculture, fisheries, environmental biology, and biodiversity), as well as geology, chemistry, and physics.

What We Offer

Full-time | 9-Month Term | Saint John | On-Campus

Applications will be accepted from any qualified candidates including current employees who may wish to consider a temporary assignment.

Standard Work Hours: Mon - Fri | 8:00 am - 4:00 pm | 36.25 hours per week (Summer Hours)

Additional Working Conditions

• Ability to work later afternoon (after 5:30 pm)

Salary Range: $26.07 - $32.11 per hour (as of July 1st, 2026)

YOUR FOCUS

Reporting to the Chair of Biological Sciences, the Biological Sciences Technician supports undergraduate labs taught in the department, with emphasis on Biology and Chemistry. The team of Biological Sciences Technicians prepares and dismantles lab materials, maintains and inventories all lab equipment and chemicals, maintains living specimens and provides technical advice to faculty, staff, undergraduate students, and graduate students.

• Prepare teaching labs.
• Review lab procedures with the lab instructor and make any necessary modifications.
• Check and maintain inventory of chemicals, specimens, and equipment required for each lab.
• Arrange required safety documents and transportation for off-campus excursions.
• Prepare chemical solutions and media. When necessary, collect or prepare specimens.
• Provide necessary hardware and equipment. Clean used hardware such as equipment and glassware.
• Make chemical waste generated in undergraduate labs safe for disposal.
• Inventory and organize materials for undergraduate teaching labs.
• Track expenditures related to undergraduate course labs.
• Operate, maintain, and calibrate equipment.
• Maintain living bacterial cultures, and plants. Maintain and coordinate the use of holding spaces.
• Maintain living invertebrates, and vertebrates to Canadian Council on Animal Care (CCAC) standards.
• Maintain and coordinate the use of the animal holding spaces for teaching purposes.
• Provide technical advice and assistance to faculty, staff, undergraduate students, and graduate students.
• Oversee purchase and inventories of ethyl alcohol used for research and teaching purposes.
• Attend departmental meetings to provide updates and input about undergraduate teaching labs.
• Apply for funding and purchase new equipment for teaching, develop new undergraduate lab activities, and provide demonstrations/experiences for visiting student groups.
• Other duties as assigned by the Chair.

What You Bring

• Bachelor of Science in Biology, Chemistry, or Environmental Science.
• Background in biology and chemistry.
• 3 years of experience working in a laboratory setting.

Additional Strengths

• Proficient with Microsoft Office programs.
• Excellent communication, organizational and teamwork skills.
• Able to work independently and recognize and initiate tasks necessary to the department's function without supervision.
• Ability to adapt to unscheduled requests for assistance would be an asset.
• Willingness to acquire and maintain First Aid training.
• Familiarity with WHMIS/GHS would be considered an asset.