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Posting Details

Job Title Science Laboratory Technician III Appointment Type Full-time Continuing Position Dates Full-time Continuing Hours per week/FTE 35 About the Position

Lethbridge Polytechnic offers a student-centered environment that provides practical and innovative learning experiences. The Centre for Business, Arts, and Sciences (CBAS) delivers a range of certificate, diploma, university transfer, including Agriculture Science, Environmental Sciences, Pre Veterinary Medicine, Business Administration, Administrative Office Professional, General Arts and Science, and Academic Upgrading, together with service courses to students in many other Lethbridge Polytechnic programs. The Centre defines itself through excellence in teaching and learning, fostering curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking in all activities: development and renewal of courses and programs, approaches to teaching and learning, and scholarly activity and community engagement by faculty, staff, and students.

The Centre seeks to recruit to the position of Science Lab Technician III.

The successful applicant would have the background, expertise, and proven ability in techniques associated with the science labs across a variety of fields. Working closely with the Lab Coordinator and faculty,



the technician will aid in the delivery of laboratory and field components to students. Valuable organizational, verbal and written skills are essential.

The Laboratory Technician will be responsible for Cousin's Building labs with specific responsibility for safe specimen/sample preparation, storage and disposal, equipment maintenance, and aiding in the delivery of laboratory and field components to students. The successful candidate will work collaboratively to support a variety of labs, possess an ability to work effectively with all members of the CBAS community (staff, students and faculty) and make a positive contribution as a member of the Centre's administrative team.

Required Qualifications

- Diploma in biology, agriculture sciences, environmental sciences/geography/forestry, aquatic biology or equivalent
- Minimum of one year field experience.
- Excellent written and oral communications as well as good mathematical skills.
- Excellent understanding of field of Microbiology, Zoology, Forestry, Soils, Hydrology, Wildlife, Map & Air or Aquatic Biology.
- Experience in field techniques associated with field requirements
- Ability to multi-task, manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to communicate with a variety of internal and external clients in a professional manner.




- Extensive knowledge and proficiency in MS Office Software including Excel, and Word is required.
- Familiarity with Lethbridge Polytechnic's values and culture, and a commitment to work towards our institutional goals with positivity and enthusiasm.
- Full class 5 Driver's license (Non-GDL)
- Valid First Aid and CPR certificates.

Preferred Qualifications

- Preference may be given to candidates with demonstrated experience in the role.
- Experience with preparation of standard chemical solutions and chemical safety.
- Additional knowledge in maintenance and service of UV/Vis and atomic absorption spectroscopy units and general lab equipment and glassware.
- Time management and organization of multiple tasks are essential.

Salary AUPE Class Level 8 Step 2 $53,291.13 per annum Working Here

Culture of Care

A Culture of Care at Lethbridge Polytechnic embraces a workplace that both protects and empowers employees by creating an environment that promotes psychological, cultural and physical safety. All employees play an important role in building a safe and supportive campus dedicated to learning and growing.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number P Open Date 07/20/2026 Close Date 07/27/2026 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicants

Supplemental Questions

- * Please note: To be eligible for a continuing position, you must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident. Are you a Canadian citizen or permanent resident?
- Yes
- No

- * Do you hold at least a valid class 5 driver's license?

- yes
- no

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

- Cover Letter
- Resume

Optional Documents

- Letter of Recommendation

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