Microbiology Prep Room and Lab Assistant

at University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Canada

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Salary: CAD 54,971 a year
Closing date: Open until filled
Start: Not given in the advert
Type of post: IT and technicians
A support post, not a teaching post.
First seen: 30 October 2026, on a public job listing

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Job Requisition ID:

2026-02721

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Group:

Staff

Job Category:

Laboratory Support

Employment Type:

Permanent

Department:

Faculty of Science - Biology - Technicians

Hiring Range:

$54,971.23 - $68,714.03

Posting Information:

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

The internal posting deadline for this position is September 17, 2026 at 11:59PM.

Job Description:

Primary Purpose

Provides support to Lab Technicians and ensures the smooth daily operation of the Microbiology Preparation Rooms in Biology I and the Science Teaching Complex. This position is also responsible for assisting with one first or second year undergraduate course.

Key Accountabilities

Microbiology Preparation Rooms:

· Decontaminates and sterilizes lab waste and requisite materials

· Washes and prepares large volumes of laboratory glassware for all microbiology lab courses within a very short timeframe

· Replenishes supplies in teaching labs before each laboratory session

· Loads and unloads autoclave, dishwasher and dryer

· Maintains the organization of the glassware storage room

· Maintains equipment and chemical inventory

· Collects and distributes lab coats for all undergraduate microbiology courses in the STC building

· Assists with end of term undergraduate lab cleanup

Undergraduate Course Assistance:

· Prepares and provides requisite materials including media, reagents, cultures and solutions; pours large volumes of plates and culture maintenance

· Subsequent clean-up of the laboratory space with the appropriate handling and disposal of used materials and cultures at the end of each laboratory exercise

· Demonstrates proper and safe operation of equipment including: autoclave, steamer, centrifuge, compound microscopes and fume hood

· Anticipates stock levels and replenishes in a timely manner

· Researches and orders course lab supplies

· Prepares demo plates as required

Assisting Department Technicians:

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