Entry Level Lab Technician
6 days ago
Job Posting
Production Technician
Are you curious about the tiny creatures living in our lakes, rivers, and oceans? Do you enjoy hands-on work and want to explore a career in science? At Biologica, we specialize in identifying aquatic organisms to support environmental monitoring efforts, helping to assess the health of our ecosystems. Based in Victoria, BC, we’re a family-owned company that values teamwork, learning, and precision in everything we do. We’re looking for a Production Technician to join our lab and help analyze aquatic sediment samples by sorting, counting, and identifying macroinvertebrates—small but important organisms that indicate water quality. This is a great opportunity to gain real-world lab experience, develop your microscope skills, and see if a career in biology is right for you. If you’re detail-oriented, enjoy problem-solving, and are eager to learn, we’d love to hear from you
Key Qualifications
- High School Diploma.
- Novice experience using a microscope in a laboratory environment.
- Novice familiarity with marine and freshwater invertebrates. The ability to identify these to major groups is an asset.
- Novice experience with Microsoft Office (Word and Excel).
- Intermediate ability to maintain timelines and budget while ensuring high accuracy.
- Proactive problem-solving ability.
- A keen attention to detail.
- High adaptability to evolving job requirements, resilient and innovative approach to both fast-paced environments and slower periods.
- Must be able to sit and perform focused work at a microscope for extended periods of time (8 hours a day).
Key Duties
**Sample Analysis**
- Microscopically analyze benthic samples by sorting debris, counting, and preliminarily identifying specimens for biological impact assessments and biomonitoring surveys.
- Collaborate with peers and/or taxonomists to troubleshoot difficult samples or specimens.
- Complies with lab safety procedures and promotes a culture of health and safety.
**Timeliness and Accuracy**
- Complete work within project deadlines and budget allocations.
- Maintain high accuracy levels and organize workspace for efficiency.
- Track time spent on each sample.
Instructions
**Job Types**: Fixed term contract, Seasonal
Contract length: 6 months
Pay: $18.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
**Location**:
- Victoria, BC V8T 5H2 (required)
Work Location: In person
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