Lab tech Jobs in Toronto, ON

Date Posted: 10/15/2026
Req ID: 50550
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Dept of Psychology
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number: 00057207
Existing Vacancy: Yes

Description:

About us:

The Faculty of Arts & Science is the heart of Canada’s leading university and one of the most comprehensive and diverse academic divisions in the world. The strength of Arts & Science derives from our combined teaching and research excellence in the humanities, sciences and social sciences across 29 departments, seven colleges and 46 interdisciplinary centres, institutes and programs.

We can only realize our mission with the dedication and excellence of engaged staff and faculty. The diversity of opportunities and perspectives within The Faculty reflect the local and global landscape and the need for curiosity, innovative thinking and collaboration. At Arts & Science, we take pride in our legacy of innovation and discovery that has changed the way we think about the world.

Established in 1927, the Department of Psychology has for more than a century been a top choice for those pursuing a career in psychological research. The combined expertise of our faculty spans all major areas of psychology and reflects a wide range of approaches to the study of mind, brain and behaviour. Our department comprises a diverse and internationally recognized faculty, first-rate laboratory facilities and a tradition of cutting-edge, collaborative research in an inspiring intellectual atmosphere.

Your opportunity:

Under close supervision of the Principal Investigators, the Lab Coordinator is responsible for coordinating all aspects of research for various cognitive studies with both children and adults. Duties include but are not limited to proofing and posting adverts to recruit participants; following rules and procedural instructions when administering research study test materials, testing participants and collating data; and scheduling and keeping track of participants’ appointments and participant fees. The Lab Coordinator applies established standards when cleaning and maintaining the research lab, ensuring supplies are adequate stocked; maintains filing and website information.

Due to various events and other lab activities, the Lab Coordinator role may include some hours worked in the evenings and/or on the weekends as needed.

Note: this is a one year grant-funded term opportunity.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Proofing and posting adverts to recruit applicants
• Following rules and procedural instructions when administering research studies
• Recording and tabulating experiment results
• Preparing consent forms using templates
• Providing some care to prevent physical or emotional injury or harm
• Recording or verifying transactions on a single account
• Providing orientation to others, including workstudy students, on work procedures and practices

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, a related field, or an acceptable combination of equivalent education and experience.
• Minimum one (1) year of relevant experience working in a developmental psychology or cognitive neuroscience lab.
• Some experience working with children participating in research studies.
• Demonstrated interest in and exposure to research in cognition, particularly learning and memory, and their relation to the brain.
• Must be comfortable working with children and families, and have strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated time management and organizational skills with proven ability to prioritize work and meet firm deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail, demonstrated ability to follow rules and procedural instructions when administering research studies.
• Demonstrated ability to workas a team player.
• Working knowledge of software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and R statistical software to record and tabulate experiment results and code quantitative research data.

To be successful in this role you will be:

• Accountable
• Communicator
• Courteous
• Multi-tasker
• Organized
• Problem solver

Closing Date: 10/26/2026, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW
Appointment Type: Grant - Term
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:
USW Pay Band 05 -- $55,563 with an annual step progression to a maximum of $71,056. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.
Job Category: Research Administration & Teaching

Lived Experience Statement
Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.

Job descriptions are available upon request for internal applicants.