Laboratory Technician

OverviewLaboratory Technician – YukonU Research Centre, Ayamdigut Campus (Whitehorse). Wage: $35.10 to $38.90 hourly. Based on 75 hours bi-weekly. Term to August 31, 2027. Employment Opportunity No.: 25.126. Closing date: October 30, 2025.Be a part of the North's leading research universityYukon University is seeking a detail-oriented Laboratory Technician to support biodiversity collections and research laboratories. This role involves maintaining the University’s herbarium and supporting plant specimen preservation, archival work, and research across diverse projects.About the RoleThe Laboratory Technician provides technical and operational support to Yukon University research laboratories and collections. Focusing on the herbarium, the Technician handles specimen preservation, facilitates research inquiries, archival preparation and mounting, filing and georeferencing, digitizing specimens, and fostering herbarium-related collaborations and projects. The role also includes on-site support to other areas of the research laboratory, ensuring safe operation of lab equipment, assisting with mechanical equipment maintenance, preparing instructional and research materials, maintaining organized records, and providing technical and logistical support to researchers, faculty and students.What You BringA Bachelor’s degree in a science discipline (preferably botany) and at least 2 years of experience in a research, laboratory and/or collections environment.A keen enthusiasm for plants, collections, knowledge mobilization, and biodiversity in the Yukon.Hands-on experience with lab equipment.Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.Ability to work independently while contributing to a diverse team.Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.Strong understanding of lab safety procedures and inventory systems.Proficiency in computer use and software such as MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).Preferred QualificationsWHMIS CertificationFirst Aid CertificationExperience in plant identification and knowledge of botanical nomenclatureFamiliarity with GIS software and digitization processesConsideration may be given to those with an appropriate blend of education and experience.This process may be used to create an eligibility list of qualified candidates to staff similar vacancies as and when required. The duration of this eligibility list will be six months.Equity, Diversity, and InclusionYukon University is committed to the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply; however, qualified candidates who self-identify as Yukon First Nations, Metis, Inuit or other Indigenous ancestry will be given priority.Additional informationFor additional information, please contact:Dr. Gemma RichardsonManager, Research and Scholarly ActivityResearch Service Officegrichardson@yukonu.caHow to applyQuoting the employment opportunity number, please send your cover letter and resume to:Employment opportunity number 25.126Department YukonU Research Centre (YRC)Salary $35.10 to $38.90 hourlyTerm to August 31, 2027Campus Whitehorse, AyamdigutClosing date October 30, 2025Quoting the employment opportunity number, please send your cover letter and resume to:Human Resource ServicesYukon University, Box 2799Whitehorse, Yukon, Y1A 5K4Fax: 867 668 8896Email: hr@yukonu.caApplicants should clearly outline all relevant qualifications since selection for interview will be based on applications submitted. A statement of qualifications, which outlines the selection standards, and a position description are available in PDF format for all Bargaining Unit positions by following the links above. Please be prepared to provide official transcripts upon request. We wish to thank all applicants for their interest, but advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. #J-18808-Ljbffr