Job ID 77956 Job Title LABORATORY TECHNICIAN (II) - Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour Regular/Temporary Temporary Location Central Campus Open Date 2026/08/13 Job Type Short Term Employee Close Date 2026/08/19 Employee Group Unifor Unit 1, Staff Favorite Job Department Psychology, Neuroscience and B Full/Part Time Full-Time Salary Grade/Band Grade 6 Salary Range $26.99 - $38.03 (hourly) Job Code JD0686 Existing Vacancy Yes - Newly Created Position Contract Duration 7.8 Months Target Number of Openings 1 Hours per Week 37.5

Posting Details

Schedule 37.5 hours per week. 8:30A.M. to 5:00P.M., Mondays to Fridays. A 60-minute unpaid meal period is provided each day.

Education Level 3 year Community College diploma in a relevant field of study.

Career Level Requires 2 years of relevant experience.

*Anticipated Fill Date - Middle/Late August

JD #:JD00686

Unit/Project Description:

Ongoing research at the Choe lab at McMaster University aims to understand how autism spectrum disorder (ASD)-risk gene mutations lead to its behavioural symptoms using genetic mouse models. We use a number of established neuroscience approaches such as electrophysiology, immunohistochemistry, functional neuroimaging, and behavioural assays to address this question.

Job Summary:

Under the direction of the immediate supervisor, oversees the day-to-day operations of a facility, laboratory or multiple laboratories. Organizes, distributes and verifies the work of others and participates in their training. Coordinates the execution of projects and service.

Purpose and Key Functions:

- Oversee the day-to-day operations of a facility, laboratory or multiple laboratories.
- Coordinate the execution of experiments, projects and services.
- Establish priorities and ensure adherence to schedules.
- Provides technical guidance and assistance concerning work methods, the use of equipment and techniques, and the analysis of results.
- Review, test, evaluate, and modify equipment and methodology.
- Recognize and investigate apparent reasons for obvious deviations in results obtained.
- Write a variety of documents such as standard operating procedures.
- Conduct initial lab set-up in accordance with lab schedules and requirements.
- Perform pilot experiments and prepare lab demonstration materials.
- Demonstrate and train others on experimental techniques and the operation of laboratory equipment.
- Modify and adapt labs, as directed.
- Conduct routine and moderately complex analyses of data.




- Perform trouble-shooting during the lab period to correct issues including, but not limited to, equipment failure and contamination.
- Update and maintain detailed records of lab preparations and procedures.
- Observe details and maintain accurate records of experiments and results.
- Calibrate and maintain scientific equipment and instruments in accordance with prescribed requirements.
- Perform minor equipment repairs and arrange for major repairs through supervisor or outside contractor.
- Exchange technical and scientific information with others.
- Responsible for keeping laboratory facilities, equipment, and area in clean, secure working order.
- Assemble and adjust tests and laboratory equipment for experiments and procedures.
- Operate, adjust, and maintain a variety of laboratory equipment and scientific instruments.
- Schedule laboratory equipment for use.
- Prepare a variety of chemicals, solutions, sterile media, staining reagents and other materials required for the lab.
- Pipette a variety of reagents and media.
- Update, maintain, and verify inventory control of chemicals, media, and supplies.
- Monitor supplies and order inventories.
- Responsible for the proper storage of materials and the appropriate disposal of waste.
- Adhere to standardized procedures and protocols when dispensing chemicals and base media.
- Input, maintain, and verify information in a variety of databases and spreadsheets.
- Conduct literature searches.

Requirements:

3 year Community College diploma in a relevant field of study.

Requires 2 years of relevant experience.

Assets:

- Experience managing a mouse colony in a laboratory setting.
- Familiarity with neuroscience experimental approaches such as molecular biology (including PCR gel electrophoresis), electrophysiology, immunohistochemistry, functional neuroimaging, and behavioural assays.
- Superb communication skills

Additional Information:

- At least 1 year of experience with working with laboratory mice

How To Apply To apply for this job, please submit your application online.

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📌 LABORATORY TECHNICIAN (II) - Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour (Canada)
🏢 McMaster University
📍 Canada