Date Posted: June 23, 2025

Posting Deadline: July 8, 2025

Department: Biology Department, Faculty of Science

Type of Employment: Temporary, Full Time, 8-Month Contract

Group Affiliation: Bargaining Unit 179, Group 9 ($58,083 - $70,995 annually)

At Saint Mary's University, you will be surrounded by a talented and dedicated team of professionals committed to accessibility, diversity, and the provision of a positive and supportive learning environment. We recognize the importance of the contribution and growth of each individual in the University's success. We are currently looking to fill the position of Science Technician II - Biology to join our Faculty of Science team.

What we offer

As a team member at Saint Mary's, we are proud to offer many benefits. Some of these include:

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Defined Contribution Pension plan
• 4% Vacation Pay in lieu of Vacation
• Holiday closure
• Summer hour schedule
• Employee Transit EPass through Halifax Transit

Job Information and Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Department Chairperson, the Science Technician II - Biology:

• Provides technical and support services to the Department of Biology.
• Prepares for, assembles and disassembles biology laboratories; ensures proper handling and correct disposal of biologically contaminated and hazardous materials generated.
• Calculates and prepares chemical solutions (may be poisonous, carcinogenic, toxic, mutagenic), substances and specimens; pre-tests experiments, and calibrates equipment for specific labs.
• Organizes and maintains stock cultures of living organisms in accordance to established and developed protocols. Recultures, incubates and refrigerates for long-term storage organisms and provides upkeep of invertebrates and plants.
• Works with faculty and, where appropriate, other staff, to update and improve labs to reflect changes in available equipment, supplies or techniques to improve the pedagogical goals of labs.
• Instructs lab users in the proper use of departmental lab equipment, procedures, protocols and methodology as required, ensures a safe laboratory environment.
• Anticipates materials required for each course and reports such needs for inclusion into an annual list of materials for tendering or coordinates their immediate purchase, as appropriate.
• Provides administrative support to the Chair with respect to the departmental teaching laboratories, and technical research support to faculty and students engaged in research.

The Collective Agreement can be viewed here.

Experience and Education Requirements

To be the successful Science Technician II - Biology you will have:

• Combination of university and technical courses equivalent to 4 years related post-high school education in Biology or a related science.
• Experience in Cell Biology, Microbiology and/or Molecular Biology techniques.
• Minimum two (2) years of directly related work experience
• WHMIS training.
• Chemical background.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to function independently and as part of a team.

Application Details

Apply for this opportunity online using our online application system through Career Beacon. Click on "Apply Now" and complete all required information fields. Qualified candidates should submit the following with their application:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Three Professional References

Late applications may not receive consideration. We appreciate all applications and note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No telephone calls please.

At Saint Mary's University, equity and diversity are integral to excellence and enrich our community. As an institution committed to fostering an environment of inclusion and respect, we encourage all qualified candidates to apply; however, preference will be given to applicants who self-identify as Black/African Nova Scotians, Indigenous peoples, racialized persons/visible minorities, persons with disabilities and women. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition at [email protected].