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Laboratory Instructor
@ University of Victoria
Victoria, British Columbia
Overview
The University of Victoria is hiring a Laboratory Instructor in its School of Molecular Life Sciences to organize, prepare, teach and assess molecular life sciences lab classes. The work covers pre-lab lectures, technique demonstrations, student assessment, coordinating teaching assistants, and enforcing lab safety. Occasional evening and weekend hours may be needed.
Responsibilities:
- Organize, prepare and teach molecular life sciences laboratory classes
- Give pre-lab lectures and demonstrate techniques
- Evaluate students' practical skills and knowledge
- Coordinate and train teaching assistants and work study students
- Enforce correct laboratory safety procedures
Requirements summary:
- BSc in Molecular Life Sciences, Biochemistry or Microbiology
- 2 years of relevant experience
- Thorough understanding of microbiology and biochemistry
- Demonstrated organizational and time management skills
- Research experience considered an asset
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- 2026-11-05
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- 2026-11-05
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Education |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Schedule | evening |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Laboratory, School |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Molecular Life Sciences, Biochemistry, Microbiology |
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University of Victoria
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Company size | 5001-10000 |
| Headquarters | Victoria |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 27 |
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Job Summary
Mandate:
The Laboratory Instructor position supports the School of Molecular Life Sciences commitment to high-quality experiential education by providing students with practical hands-on learning opportunities in a laboratory setting. The role bridges theoretical knowledge and practical application, ensuring students develop essential technical skills, critical thinking and safe laboratory practices. The Laboratory Instructor role contributes to an inclusive and engaging learning environment, supports academic program objectives and advances UVic’s goals of teaching excellence and student success.
Objectives:
Reporting to the Senior Laboratory Instructor, the Laboratory Instructor is responsible for the organization, preparation, teaching and assessment of the Molecular Life Sciences laboratory classes. These responsibilities involve managing and coordinating Learning Management Systems and integrated learning tools, pretesting, pre-lab lectures, demonstrating techniques, evaluating students' practical skills and knowledge, and assisting with problems students may encounter. The lab instructor coordinates and trains teaching assistants and work study students. This position also carries responsibility for the enforcement of correct safety procedures in the laboratory course. Occasionally hours in the evenings and on the weekends may be necessary.
Job Requirements
This position requires a level of education, training, and experience equivalent to a BSc in Molecular Life Sciences, Biochemistry or Microbiology plus 2 years of relevant experience. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered. Research experience considered an asset.
Knowledge, skills, and abilities
- A thorough understanding of microbiology and biochemistry and associated methods and techniques;
- Demonstrated organizational skills.
- Demonstrated time management skills
- Ability to collaborate, build and maintain positive relationships with diverse individuals and work effectively in a team environment.
- Ability to adapt to changing technologies and willingness to remain up to date on scientific discoveries in related fields of study.
- Willingness to work flexible hours on occasion including weekends and/or evenings.
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