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Lab Manager
RI-MUHC | Research Institute of the MUHC | #rimuhc
Montreal, QC
- Full-time
The Laboratory Manager oversees both the day-to-day administrative infrastructure and basic science research activities within the Otorhinolaryngological Sciences Laboratory. This dual-role…
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Clinical Research Coordinator
RI-MUHC | Research Institute of the MUHC | #rimuhc
Montreal, QC
- Full-time
Under the supervision of the group manager, the clinical research coordinator will be responsible for supporting the successful conduct of clinical research trials in oncology at the Cedars…
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Head of Department – Medical Biology Laboratory
Lacroix Médecine Privée
Quebec, QC
- Full-time
Lacroix Private Lab is seeking a Medical Biology Service Manager to join its team.
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Finance Manager, Academic
Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology
Ottawa, ON
- Full-time
Reporting to the Associate Director, Academic Finance Operations, the Finance Manager provides cross departmental leadership in financial strategy, budget development, quarterly budget…
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Operator
Sterigenics
ON · Ontario, Canada
- Full-time
Must have forklift driving experience
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Supervisor, Laboratory Operations (Onsite- Burnaby, BC)
LifeLabs
Burnaby, BC
- $74,941 to $95,549 CAD / year
Must have relevant recent experience, knowledge, and technical skills in the appropriate field · Must have technical knowledge
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Electrical Engineering Co-Op - Strong C Programming
KPM Power Inc
Canada
- $27.2 CAD / hour
- Full-time
Use standard lab equipment (power supplies, electronic loads, oscilloscopes, multimeters, CAN tools) to validate BMS functions safely.
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Research Laboratory Manager - Institute for Mental Health Policy Research
CAMH
Toronto, ON
The Population and Global Health Institute (PGHI) is currently recruiting a full-time, temporary, (12-month) Lab Manager to support on-going research activities. The Lab Manager will report…
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Senior Manager, Training
Docker
Remote, Canada
- Full-time
- Remote
…measurable value from Docker’s AI Governance products. As Senior Manager, Training you will own learning journey design, operations and…
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Facilities Maintenance Specialist - Eurofins ExperNorth, Inc.
Eurofins
Vaughan, ON
- Up to $55,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
Strong Project Manager: You excel at managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. You effectively organize resources, manage timelines, and see tasks through from start to…
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Facilities Maintenance Specialist - Eurofins ExperNorth, Inc.
Eurofins
Vaughan, ON
- $55,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
Strong Project Manager: You excel at managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. You effectively organize resources, manage timelines, and see tasks through from start to…
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Finance Manager, Academic
Algonquin College
Ottawa, ON
- Full-time
Reporting to the Associate Director, Academic Finance Operations, the Finance Manager provides cross departmental leadership in financial strategy, budget development, quarterly budget…
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Sleep Lab Administrator
Linde
Toronto, ON · North York, ON
- Full-time
The Sleep Lab Admin is responsible for the coordination of telephone referrals, verification of criteria and appropriates funding in setting up clients for home oxygen therapy and related…
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Nurse Practitioner
Calian in Space & Technology
Ottawa, ON
- Full-time
Prescribes medications and orders x-rays, ultrasounds, and lab tests in accordance with the Standards of Practice for RNs in the Extended Class
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Ops NPI Project Manager
VIAVI Solutions
Ottawa, ON
- Full-time
VIAVI’s Production & Lab Testing (PLT) division in Ottawa designs and manufactures precision optical test and measurement instruments - the systems that R&D engineers and production lines…
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New Westminster, BC
- Full-time
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Lab Manager
RI-MUHC | Research Institute of the MUHC | #rimuhc
Montreal, QC
- Full-time
The Laboratory Manager oversees both the day-to-day administrative infrastructure and basic science research activities within the Otorhinolaryngological Sciences Laboratory. This dual-role…
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Clinical Research Coordinator
RI-MUHC | Research Institute of the MUHC | #rimuhc
Montreal, QC
- Full-time
Under the supervision of the group manager, the clinical research coordinator will be responsible for supporting the successful conduct of clinical research trials in oncology at the Cedars…
Added 14 hours ago
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Ops NPI Project Manager
VIAVI Solutions
Ottawa, ON
- Full-time
VIAVI’s Production & Lab Testing (PLT) division in Ottawa designs and manufactures precision optical test and measurement instruments - the systems that R&D engineers and production lines…
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Butcher - RFT - Meat Lab
University of Guelph
Guelph, ON
…harvesting and processing operations. Reporting to the Meat Lab Manager, the Meat Lab Butcher is responsible for all aspects of abattoir operations from receiving of live animals to the…
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Stoney Creek, NB
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FACILITIES AND MAINTENANCE MANAGER
Bureau Veritas | Marine & Offshore
Vancouver, BC
- Full-time
Job Title: Facilities and Maintenance Manager
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AB · Greater Edmonton Metropolitan Area
- Temporary
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Lab Instructor, Bioengineering
University of Waterloo
Waterloo, ON · Douglas Wright Engineering Blg
- Full-time
The Lab Instructor – Bioengineering should have comprehensive theoretical and practical knowledge of biomedical systems and equipment, chemistry, biochemistry, biomaterials and cell…
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Clinical Research Coordinator
RI-MUHC | Research Institute of the MUHC | #rimuhc
Montreal, QC
- Full-time
Under the supervision of the group manager, the clinical research coordinator will be responsible for supporting the successful conduct of clinical research trials in oncology at the Cedars…

University of Victoria

Scientific Assistant

Victoria, BC, Canada

Full-time

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Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Nov 23, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 24, 2026

Original job description

Mandate

A Scientific Assistant (SA) plays an important role in ensuring the department functions efficiently and effectively by supporting students and faculty members and by coordinating with other technical staff, such as the Manager of Laboratories (ML), Senior Scientific Assistants (SSAs), and Scientific Assistants (SAs), as needed for the day-to-day operation of the unit. This position also provides specialist-level advice and training to students, faculty, and teaching assistants in the use of equipment and software in undergraduate and graduate teaching and research laboratories supporting the Mechanical Engineering and Biomedical Engineering programs, as well as the Department's research-based and professional graduate programs, including but not limited to the professional MEng programs in Biomedical Systems and Aerospace Systems Engineering.

Objectives

Support faculty and staff in developing, maintaining, and upgrading all teaching labs.
Support development of instructional lab manuals and the updating of lab equipment.
Provide oversight, ensuring that policy procedures and the safety of labs and student teams are followed in the department.
Support teaching assistants by providing training and oversight for running teaching labs.
Provide additional support to improve current processes and optimize procedures to ensure the department operates smoothly and effectively.
Support department leadership in meeting long-term planning and academic goals.

This role may require working outside of normal working hours on an emergency or pre-scheduled basis.

This position requires a level of education, training, and experience equivalent to an undergraduate degree in Engineering (mechanical, biomedical), Engineering Physics/Applied Physics, or a closely related technical discipline plus 3 years of relevant experience. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive and respectful working and learning environment.
Strong hands-on skills with mechanical systems are essential, as the role involves direct interaction with lab equipment, troubleshooting, and guiding users in practical applications.
Ability to design and construct electro-mechanical apparatus and interfacing with computers.
Demonstrated experience using electronic equipment such as power supplies, digital oscilloscopes, LCR meters, signal generators, DAQ, etc. Demonstrated administrative and organizational skills.
Working experience with engineering software packages such as MATLAB, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, LabVIEW, ANSYS, or similar.
Working familiarity with manual and computer-controlled machining equipment such as milling machines, lathes, laser cutting machine.
Familiarity with 3D printers, 3D scanners, bioprinters, etc.
Experience with microcontroller programming.
Experience with the use of electronic sensors, such as strain gages, thermocouples, pressure gages, encoders, etc. and subsequent data acquisition systems.
Demonstrated experience with the management of information systems and technology in accordance with industry best practice and internal UVic policies and standards including relevant professional development to keep knowledge and skills current.
Proficiency with Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to apply project management best practices to achieve multiple project goals/tasks on time.
Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships.
Ability to maintain required safety certifications up to date (such as WHMIS, Laser Safety, Compressed gas, etc.)
Ability to grasp and articulate different engineering concepts.
Ability to act effectively under pressure in a dynamic environment.
Ability to take initiative and work with limited direction.
Ability to mentor and coach Teaching Assistants and student teams, and act as a resource.

Assets And Preferences

Experience supporting interdisciplinary engineering, biomedical engineering, applied-science, research-based graduate, or professional engineering programs.
Experience with computer programming languages such as Python, Java Script, C, C++.
Knowledge and/or experience about microfluidics.
Familiarity with biomedical laboratory environments and/or tissue culture in a BSL2 environment.
Familiarity with UVic programs, policies, procedures, and business systems.

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Responsibilities

Support the development, maintenance, and upgrading of teaching and research laboratories, including equipment, instructional manuals, and laboratory procedures. Train and advise students, faculty, and teaching assistants, oversee safety and policy compliance, and help improve departmental processes and long-term planning.

Requirements

Requires education, training, and experience equivalent to an undergraduate degree in engineering, engineering physics, applied physics, or a related technical discipline, plus three years of relevant experience; an equivalent combination may be considered. Candidates need strong hands-on mechanical and electromechanical skills, experience with laboratory electronics and engineering software, organizational and project-management abilities, and the ability to mentor users and maintain safety certifications.

Skills

Mechanical Systems Troubleshooting
Electromechanical Design and Construction
Electronic Test Equipment
Laboratory Equipment Training
Laboratory Safety
MATLAB
SolidWorks
AutoCAD
LabVIEW
ANSYS
Machining Equipment
3D Printing and Scanning
Microcontroller Programming
Sensors and Data Acquisition
Project Management
Mentoring and Coaching

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Keywords

Mechanical Engineering
Biomedical Engineering
Engineering Physics
Applied Physics
Teaching Laboratories
Research Laboratories
Electromechanical Apparatus
Power Supplies
Digital Oscilloscopes
LCR Meters
Signal Generators
Data Acquisition
MATLAB
SolidWorks
AutoCAD
LabVIEW
ANSYS
Milling Machines
Lathes
Laser Cutting
3D Printers
3D Scanners
Bioprinters
Microcontroller Programming
Strain Gauges
Thermocouples
Pressure Gauges
Encoders
WHMIS
Laser Safety

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