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Durham College

Lab Technician

Oshawa, ON, Canada

Pay: Part-time support opportunity (regular): less than 12-month position (10 month position, with summer layoff June and July) Hourly rate: $36.56 Hours: 24 Hours per week Reporting To: Manager, Academic Operations
Apply by: Oct 2, 2026
Experience: Minimum 2 years of recent, relevant experience
Working hours: 24 Hours per week
Posting language: English
Posted: Sep 25, 2026

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Lab Technician
COMPETITION NO. SP26-23

About Durham College:
Durham College (DC) is a leading post-secondary institution that supports students to develop career-ready skills for the ever-changing job market. With a focus on experiential learning, led by expert faculty, through field placements, applied research, co-ops and other hands-on opportunities, DC grads are known for having the skills and knowledge they need to adapt to the ever-changing workforce.

A leader in innovative teaching and learning, Durham College offers a wide range of market-driven programs across multiple disciplines, including culinary management, farming and horticulture, business, IT, construction and trades, science and technology, health care, engineering, social and community services, media, art and design.

Our modern campuses in Oshawa and Whitby offer 145 programs – including six bachelor’s degrees and 11 apprenticeship programs – to more than 11,000 full-time post-secondary and nearly 3,000 apprenticeship students. In addition, we have more than 16,000 student registrations in professional and part-time learning. More than 120,000 alumni represent the college, both locally and around the world.

DC has an estimated annual economic impact of more than $913 million on Durham Region and is proud to be an active and engaged member of the communities we serve by contributing resources and expertise to enhance social and economic well-being through partnerships, investments and collaboration.

Position Information:
Part-time support opportunity (regular): less than 12-month position (10 month position, with summer layoff June and July)
Hourly rate: $36.56
Hours: 24 Hours per week
Reporting To: Manager, Academic Operations
Department: Faculty of Science & Engineering Technology
Campus Location: Oshawa
Vacancy status: existing vacancy

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Technician provides academic, technical, and operational support for the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Technology (SET) at the Oshawa Campus. The role is integral to supporting the delivery of practical, laboratory, and experiential learning activities by ensuring laboratories, equipment, materials, and supplies are prepared, maintained, and available to support curriculum delivery and student success.

The Science Laboratory Technician supports preparation, maintenance, and resource allocation for the laboratories in the Science cluster of programs. This role will work closely with colleagues to ensure these labs are ready for course delivery across a range of science programs and so that students have the best expectation for success. The incumbent will assist the Instrumentation and Science Laboratory Technologist:

In preparing reagents and equipment for teaching laboratories;
With routine checks on basic benchtop equipment (hotplates, pH meters, balances, etc.);
With inventory control;
With instrumentation lab maintenance and unknown sample creation, and
Weekly laboratory safety checks

The incumbent will assist

the Science Laboratory Technologist in the following tasks:

Preparing media
Disinfecting biohazardous waste

They will also oversee students enrolled in microbiology laboratory courses to ensure a safe working environment. They will perform necessary housekeeping duties in a timely manner, keeping the work areas and equipment clean and sanitized. They will adhere to all chemical and biological safety policies, ensuring students are safely disposing contaminated material on the decontamination bench. In addition, they will adhere to the department Biosecurity plan by ensuring the laboratory is locked before leaving and that nothing is removed from the laboratory. They will maintain a thorough working knowledge of all relevant standard operating procedures (SOPs), the biosafety manual and pathogen safety data sheets.

Qualifications:

A minimum of a 3-year diploma or degree in Biotechnology, Microbiology, Chemistry and Biology, or a related field
Minimum 2 years of recent, relevant experience
Training/experience with Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) and Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
Stoichiometric calculation skills
Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) and knowledge of the Canadian Biosafety Standard for Facilities Handling or Storing Human or Terrestrial Animal Pathogens and Toxins
Experience working in an analytical laboratory in a biosafety level 2 laboratory
Experience with chemical reagent preparation and media preparation
Experience with handling and disposing of biohazardous materials (BSL-2 organisms) and experience with labelling, handling, identifying, and disposing of hazardous chemicals (acids, bases, solvents, etc.)
Strong analytical and aseptic technique, detail-oriented and strong time management skills and ability to balance competing priorities
Ability to follow SOPs and preparation directions
Laboratory safety and good laboratory practices (GLP) skills
Understanding of microbiological terminology, standard microbiological laboratory practices and a solid understanding of aseptic techniques
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office to create and format documents and spreadsheets and ability to learn and adapt to new software as the need arises

Please apply below by submitting your cover letter and resume to the online portal. Job Competition closes at 7:00 p.m. EST on October 1, 2026. Competition number SP26-23.

Contact Us T:905.721.3073 HumanResources@durhamcollege.ca
C Wing, Second Floor - 2000 Simcoe St. N. Oshawa, ON

Durham College invites applications from all qualified individuals. Durham is committed to fostering workplace diversity, and, provides accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout our hiring process. If you require this information in alternate format; require communication supports; an accommodation in applying for a posting and/or if you are selected for an interview, please contact our Human Resources (HR) department and an HR assistant will work with you to meet your needs.

We thank you for your interest in employment with Durham College however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Land Acknowledgement
Durham College is situated on the traditional lands of the First Peoples of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation. These lands are covered under the Williams Treaties and rest within the traditional territory of the Anishinaabeg. We offer our gratitude to the Indigenous Peoples who care for and, through the treaty process, share the lands on which we live, learn, teach and prosper today.

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Responsibilities

The technician provides academic and operational support by preparing laboratories, maintaining equipment, and ensuring materials are ready for curriculum delivery. They also oversee students in microbiology labs to ensure a safe working environment and adherence to safety policies.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a minimum 3-year diploma or degree in a relevant science field and at least 2 years of recent experience. Proficiency in laboratory safety, aseptic techniques, and chemical/biological hazard management is required.

Skills

Biotechnology
Microbiology
Chemistry
Laboratory safety
Aseptic technique
Reagent preparation
Media preparation
Biohazardous waste management
WHMIS
SDS
Stoichiometric calculations
OHSA
Inventory control
Instrumentation maintenance
Time management
Microsoft Office

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Keywords

Biotechnology
Microbiology
Chemistry
Biology
Laboratory Technician
WHMIS
SDS
OHSA
Biosafety
BSL-2
Aseptic technique
Reagent preparation
Media preparation
Hazardous materials
Instrumentation
Standard operating procedures
GLP
Microbiological terminology
Microsoft Office
Experiential learning
Academic support
Inventory control
Safety checks
Decontamination
Biosecurity

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