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
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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.
