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Laboratory Technician I

@ Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

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Overview

Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization is hiring a contract Laboratory Technician for its Media and Glass Preparation laboratory. The role prepares media, buffers and sterile solutions, handles glassware and waste sterilization, and supports all laboratories at VIDO under Dr. Ravendra Garg.

Responsibilities:

  • Prepare buffers, media and sterile solutions
  • Wash, dry and sterilize glassware
  • Sterilize and dispose of liquid biohazardous waste
  • Maintain inventory of chemicals and consumables
  • Document recipes, protocols and quality checks

Requirements summary:

  • Support all VIDO laboratories
  • Follow standardized protocols
  • Document quality checks accurately

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Employer posting date
2026-10-15
First seen by our source
2026-10-16
Source record updated
2026-10-16

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentResearch & science
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingLaboratory
PositionMostly standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer low
LanguagesEnglish

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Job description

Description

We are seeking a Laboratory Technician to join our Media and Glass Preparation (MGP) Laboratory. The Laboratory Assistant will contribute to the laboratory activities, providing support to all laboratories at VIDO. This position will report to Dr. Ravendra Garg, Research Scientist.

Duties
Prepare buffers, media, and sterile solutions following standardized protocols.
Document recipes, protocols, and quality checks.
Maintain inventory of chemicals, reagents, and consumables.
Collects dirty glassware from laboratories
Washes, dries and sterilizes glassware
Receives shipments and distributes to laboratories
Sterilizes and disposes of liquid biohazardous waste
Washes and folds laundry for laboratories

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