Entry Level Lab Technician

6 days ago


Victoria, Canada Biologica Environmental Services Ltd. Full time

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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