Science Autoclave Technician, Faculty of Science

Description

The Technical Operations Group within the Faculty of Science is currently seeking a Full-time Temporary Relief Science Autoclave Technician for approximately 12 months. The Science Core Facilities Technician is an instrumental member of the Technical Support Services team responsible for the operation and maintenance of the Bio Core Autoclave Facility and Bio Stores satellite. This position requires a strong aptitude for customer service, safety, and general operation of the Bio Autoclave Facility, Bio Stores area, and related equipment. This position involves prep rooms including the sterilization of laboratory equipment, media, biohazardous waste and the cleaning of laboratory glassware to support both research and teaching in Science. The position ensures supplies are available, trains users to understand and follow all safety protocols in the Autoclave Facility, as well as maintaining daily digital data entry of all dry and liquid items and waste. The position ensures communal equipment is maintained, tested, meets or exceeds test certification, and the room laboratory / facility is clean and well-organized. The Science Core Facilities Technician is responsible for assisting in the distribution of received packages and mail through Supply Chain Management for the Faculty of Science. Lastly, the position includes the safe distribution dispensing of Liquid Nitrogen, as well as ensuring the transport dewar that supplies liquid nitrogen is replenished, as needed, from Science Stores, while following the UCalgary EHS cryogenic handling standard. This position will requires strict attention to safety due to handling of biohazardous wastes and cryogenic materials, as well as strong interpersonal skills in dealing with various Faculty of Science personnel in a supporting role, SCM and other stakeholders. This position reports to the PI.

Summary of Key Responsibilities

(job functions include but are not limited to) :

Bio Autoclave Facility and Stores Satellite :

• Daily operation of the Bio Autoclave facility during regular work hours, including customer service, maintaining equipment, identifying repairs and regular equipment maintenance, scheduling repairs to minimize downtime in the facility, ensuring data of dry / liquid / waste materials are properly documented, train new users to follow safety protocols and regular SOP within the facility.
• Perform routine sterilization of laboratory glassware, equipment, media, and biohazard waste (roughly 500 cycles / month).
• Maintain a daily / weekly routine to ensure that autoclaves are tested and documentation of logbooks is followed in compliance with University Environmental Health and Safety standards.
• Clean glassware / supplies necessary for teaching and various research needs in Bioscience and other academic departments in the Faculty of Science, including rush requests for teaching laboratories.
• Ensure that the prep Autoclave Facility area is kept clean, well organized and well properly maintained.
• Assist with distribution of parcel and mail deliveries for the Faculty of Science.
• Receive goods safely, notify customers promptly, and maintain accurate records.
• Assist in the dispensing of liquid nitrogen to research laboratories, including ensuring the liquid nitrogen supply is maintained, while following EHS cryogenic handling standard.
• Liaise with Facilities, Distribution Services, Sub-zero, EHS and other stakeholders to ensure smooth and efficient operation of Bio Autoclave and Stores Facilities.
• Complete annual lab safety inspections, as per UCalgary EHS requirements.

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Qualifications / Requirements

Application Deadline : February 5, 2026

We would like to thank all applicants in advance for submitting their resumes. Please note, only those candidates chosen to continue on through the selection process will be contacted.

This position is part of the AUPE bargaining unit, and falls under the Technical Job Family, Phase 1.

For a listing of all management and staff opportunities at the University of Calgary, view our Management and Staff Careers website.

About The University Of Calgary

UCalgary is Canada's entrepreneurial university, located in Canada's most enterprising city. It is a top research university and one of the highest-ranked universities of its age. Founded in 1966, its 36,000 students experience an innovative learning environment, made rich by research, hands-on experiences and entrepreneurial thinking. It is Canada's leader in the creation of start-ups. Start something today at the University of Calgary. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca.

The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do.

The university's commitment to the Indigenous Strategy is evident through the oversight of Elders and various circles working towards implementation of the strategy. We encourage diversity and inclusion and provide accommodations as needed during recruitment.

We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, however preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.

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