Laboratory Technician

Date Posted: 03/30/2026
Req ID: 47509
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Pharmacy
Department: Faculty of Pharmacy
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number: 00054798
Existing Vacancy: Yes

About us:

The Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy at the University of Toronto is Canada’s top faculty of pharmacy and ranked among the top in the world. We bring together Canada’s leading scientists, researchers, and educators in the heart of Toronto’s innovation and health research ecosystem. We advance professional pharmacy practice and pharmaceutical science through world-leading education and research and are recognized worldwide for our outstanding scholarship, ingenuity, creativity, and impact.

Our faculty, students, staff, and alumni come together to create a vibrant, collaborative environment rich with possibilities. We are at the forefront of redefining pharmacy’s impact in health care and developing the capacity of pharmaceutical science to pinpoint better therapeutic targets, create new ways of building medications, and ensure medication use is safe and effective. We are committed to achieving inclusive excellence and fostering an environment where each member of our community can achieve their full potential.

Learn more: www.pharmacy.utoronto.ca

Your opportunity:

The Pardee (www.pardeelab.org) at the University of Toronto is seeking a laboratory technician with expertise in molecular biology and biochemistry. We seek to impact human health by developing portable, affordable tools using the principles of synthetic biology.

The group offers a collaborative mission-driven environment with diverse expertise and methods. The lab uses molecular engineering to develop de-centralized technologies for health care, agriculture, and national security applications. The group also includes expertise in electro- mechanical engineering, fluidics, and software development. The resulting devices are designed as companion tools for molecular sensing and biosynthesis.

As a Laboratory Technician, you will be responsible for preparing common buffers, solutions, stocks, agar plates, and other materials; preparing biological materials like competent cells, cell lysate, etc.; washing/autoclave plastics, glassware, waste and organizing the lab for optimal workflow; following Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) guidelines for disposing laboratory waste; maintaining laboratory inventory and placing orders for common supplies, reagents, consumables, and small equipment as needed by lab members; following up with lab members regarding required safety training based on updates provided by the lab manager; coordinating and maintaining records of weekly lab meetings; and, assisting the laboratory manager with preparation and coordination of the annual chemical safety and emergency procedures refresher for lab members.

We are looking for a dynamic and motivated individual who would like to gain essential skills and valuable experiences for careers in biotechnology and molecular biology. The individual will need to have strong critical thinking skills, the ability to work in a team, be proactive and organized, and would enjoy supporting research dedicated to improving the accessibility of health care are encouraged to apply.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Applying established standards when preparing routine samples for research projects and/or experiments
• Maintaining inventory of glass and dishware, workstations, chemicals and/or apparatus within the lab
• Ordering supplies with approval
• Troubleshooting routine equipment issues during lab sessions
• Providing orientation to others on work procedures and practices
• Maintain equipment in proper working order and maintain a clean work area
• Organize equipment repairs and organize general lab cleaning twice a year
• Analyzing new equipment and/or reagents and recommending upgrades

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor's of Science Degree in molecular biology and/or biochemistry, or acceptable combination of equivalent education and experience
• Minimum two years of experience working in a wet lab
• Practical experience in aseptic handling and molecular techniques
• Experience with the maintenance of a laboratory and laboratory equipment, including troubleshooting laboratory equipment
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams and SharePoint
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to implement new/optimized procedures

Assets (Nonessential):

• MSc in Molecular Biology is considered an asset
• 1 year of experience working as a laboratory technician in a research lab, is preferred

To be successful in this role you will be:

• Meticulous
• Organized
• Proactive
• Problem solver
• Procedural
• Team player

Notes:

• This is a term position for one (1) year. 

Closing Date: 04/14/2026, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW 
Appointment Type: Grant - Term 
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:
USW Pay Band 07 -- $60,237. with an annual step progression to a maximum of $77,035. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol. 
Job Category: Research Administration & Teaching
Recruiter: Jackie Yeung

Lived Experience Statement

Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.

A job description is available upon request.