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The Laboratory Technician is responsible for the coordination, management, and maintenance of Biology labs and equipment. This includes preparing supplies, samples, and chemicals for weekly lab activities with minimal supervision.

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Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) is Canada’s only polytechnic university, proudly serving the South Fraser region for more than 40 years. With campuses in Surrey, Richmond, Langley, and Cloverdale, KPU is deeply connected to the communities it serves and to the diverse cultures, backgrounds, and lived experiences of its students. Through academic excellence, applied learning, innovation, and strong industry and community partnerships, KPU prepares students for meaningful futures. As an open-access university, KPU is powered by the people who live and work here. We believe every employee plays a meaningful role in supporting student learning and success. We are honoured to carry the name of the Kwantlen First Nation and are committed to equity, inclusion, reconciliation, and respectful relationships. As one of BC’s Top Employers, KPU is dedicated to fostering a supportive, inclusive, and engaged workplace where employees feel valued, connected to purpose, and empowered to make an impact. We invite you to explore your next career opportunity at KPU and discover how your work can contribute to a university where thought truly meets action. Competition ID: 4802 Internal Closing Date: September 21, 2026 External Closing Date: September 21, 2026 # of Openings: 5 Salary Information: 12 - BCGEU Pay Grid - $32.94 to $36.78 per hour Employment Type: On-Call Workplace Type: On-Site Travel Frequency: Employee Group: Support Staff (BC General Employees Union) Days of Work (BCGEU): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Flex Hours Required Hours of Work (BCGEU): Hours per Week (BCGEU): On-Call (varies) We are currently seeking a Laboratory Technician - Biology to join our Faculty of Science team. Job Overview The Laboratory Technician – Biology is responsible for the coordination and management of the Biology labs. The Technician assists faculty with the operation of the Biology labs by assuming responsibility for the overall care, maintenance and control of the labs and their equipment, plus the preparation, set up and removal of the required supplies, samples, displays, chemicals and equipment for each week’s lab activities. Based on an established timetable of student lab assignments, and using standard and prescribed safety practices, the laboratory technician is expected to perform his or her duties with a minimum of managerial supervision from the Associate Dean or direction from the faculty. Education And Experience B.Sc. in biology is required; Prior related experience is an asset; Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Working knowledge of the course content, laboratory equipment and techniques pertaining to the instruction of biology courses at the first and second year level, including microbiology. Ability to manage and coordinate the operation, maintenance and repair of laboratory equipment and supplies, including inventory, ordering, preparation, lab setup and take down, and stock storage. Good working knowledge of business records, inventory, ordering and receiving procedures; be able to use a computer efficiently in these tasks. Good working knowledge of all government legislation related to laboratory operations. Ability to demonstrate laboratory techniques and have practical experience in these. Organized and energetic, with good abilities in problem solving, adaptability and interpersonal skills with people of varied backgrounds. Ability to work with a minimum of supervision. Ability to travel between campuses. Job Description Please click here for a more detailed job description As per the KPU-BCGEU Collective Agreement, qualified internal applicants within the BCGEU bargaining unit are given first consideration in filling this position. Internal applicants must apply by 11:59pm on the internal closing date in order to be considered as an internal applicant. Internal applications received after the closing date will be considered as an external applicant. Salary Information Salary and wage increments are in accordance with the Collective Agreement. Total Rewards As a part of our total rewards offerings, KPU also offers extended health and dental benefits, healthcare spending account, generous vacation package, defined pension plan, parenthood top-up, sick leave, long-term disability, life insurance, professional development days, tuition waiver, inhouse training & development, inter-campus transportation, and more! Note: Eligibility requirements apply, benefits may vary depending on the employee group the position belongs to and whether the position offered is temporary or part-time. Visit https://www.kpu.ca/hr for more information on KPU’s workplace, culture and total rewards. Note to Applicants Kwantlen Polytechnic University welcomes and encourages applications from equity deserving groups and diverse experiences including, but not limited to, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, and members of the 2S/LGBTQIA+ community. If there are any barriers that you are experiencing or an accommodation that we can provide to support you through the application process, please reach out to us at talentacquisition@kpu.ca. Kwantlen Polytechnic University is committed to protecting the safety and welfare of employees, students, and the general public, and upholding the reputation and integrity of the University. For this reason, final applicants will be asked to undergo a background check. We thank all applicants for their interest in employment with KPU. Only candidates who are legally eligible to work in Canada will be considered; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

What you’ll do

The Laboratory Technician is responsible for the coordination, management, and maintenance of Biology labs and equipment. This includes preparing supplies, samples, and chemicals for weekly lab activities with minimal supervision.

Requirements

A B.Sc. in Biology or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required. Candidates must have working knowledge of first and second-year biology course content and laboratory techniques.

Benefits

• Extended Health And Dental Benefits • Healthcare Spending Account • Vacation Package • Defined Pension Plan • Parenthood Top-up • Sick Leave • Long-term Disability • Life Insurance • Professional Development Days • Tuition Waiver • In-house Training & Development • Inter-campus Transportation

Listed skills

• Problem solving · Preferred
• Regulatory Compliance · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Laboratory Management
• Biology Techniques
• Microbiology
• Inventory Management
• Equipment Maintenance
• Safety Practices
• Problem Solving
• Interpersonal Skills
• Computer Proficiency
• Regulatory Compliance

Job areas

• Science & Research
• Education