Laboratory Technician III

Apply for Laboratory Technician III at McMaster University in Hamilton, ON, CA. This Full time on site position offers great opportunities for career growth.

Job  Job Title Laboratory Technician III Regular/Temporary Temporary Location HSC
- Central Campus Open Date 2026/08/10 Job Type Limited Term (>12 months) Close Date 2026/08/15 Employee Group Unifor Unit 1, Staff Favorite Job Department Biochemistry Full/Part Time Full-Time Salary Grade/Band Grade 7 Salary Range $29.26 - $41.19 (hourly) Job Code JD1530 Existing Vacancy Yes
- Newly Created Position Contract Duration 18.1 Months Target Number of Openings 1 Hours per Week 37.5 Posting Details Schedule Monday
- Friday 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM 7.5 Hours per day, On-site work requirement Education Level Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of study. Career Level Requires 2 year of relevant experience. Anticipated Start Date September 2026

Job Description Should the successful applicant be a Unifor Unit 1 bargaining unit member, who meets the eligibility conditions of Article 19.02 of the Unifor Unit 1 Collective Agreement, then the Limited Term Assignment will be defined as a Career Growth Opportunity in accordance with Article 19 of the Unifor Local 5555 Unit 1 Collective Agreement.

Unit/Project

Description:

Ranked as one of the world’s top 70 universities, McMaster University is known for teaching and research excellence. In our teaching, research, and scholarship, we are committed to creativity, innovation, and excellence. We value integrity, quality, inclusiveness, and teamwork in everything we do. We inspire critical thinking, personal growth, and a passion for lifelong learning. We serve the social, cultural, and economic needs of our community and our society.

The Department of Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences (BBS), within the Faculty of Health Sciences integrates education, research, and community partnership in the heart of what we do. Our faculty, staff and students are committed to excellence, and our goal is to aim high and tackle anything that comes our way.

The successful candidate will support the research program of Dr. Matthew S Miller, Director of the M.G. DeGroote Institute of Infectious Disease Research and Professor in the Department of Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences. The research program is focused on viral immunology and host-pathogen interactions, including the development of medical countermeasures (e.g., vaccines, antivirals, etc.) that may prevent and/or treat emerging infectious disease threats and pathogens with pandemic potential.

It is anticipated that the successful candidate will support in vitro and in vivo research in Containment level 1, 2, and 3 laboratory settings.

Job Summary:

Under the direction of the immediate supervisor, design new laboratory exercises and procedures and oversee 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.

Purpose and Key Functions:
Design new laboratory exercises and procedures. Conduct literature searches and write literature review summaries. 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 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…