September 15, 2025 

SCIENCE TECHNICIAN Ill (BAND LEVEL 5)

Hibernia and Hebron Research and Development Initiative

Research Initiatives and Services

(One-Year Contractual Position; Possibility of Extension)

The University will consider applications from qualified permanent staff who may be interested in a secondment, subject to departmental approval

This position is funded through an external grant

DUTIES 

The Science Technician III will perform technical work in support of research, learning, and operating activities in the Hibernia Enhanced Oil Recovery Laboratory. Duties include providing maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, testing, calibration, modification, and installation of equipment operating under high pressure and high temperature; ordering parts; updating preventative maintenance records; completing safety inspections and maintaining required records; collecting data throughout experiments; contributing to data processing and data quality assurance and control; contributing to technical reports and standard operating procedures; assisting with inventory management; demonstrating, supervising, and training students on laboratory equipment; and performing other duties as required. 

QUALIFICATIONS 

Experience (1-3 years) in laboratory work; graduation from a two-year community college with a diploma in engineering technology is required; or an equivalent combination of experience and training may be considered. The successful applicant will have knowledge of the operation and maintenance of laboratory; methods, materials and techniques used in laboratory work; and laboratory safety, including emergency first aid and WHMIS. Well-developed communication, organizational and basic computer skills are essential.

SALARY                           $53,729 - $63,029 per annum (Non-Bargaining)

CLOSING DATE               September 29, 2025 by 5:00 p.m. NST

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, preference will be given to applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada. Memorial University is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women; 2SLGBTQIA+ people; persons whose gender identity or gender expression is nonbinary or otherwise not cisgender; Indigenous peoples; racialized people; black persons; and persons with disabilities. Memorial is committed to providing an inclusive learning and work environment. 

If there is anything we can do to ensure your full participation during the application process, please contact equity@mun.ca directly and we will work with you to make appropriate arrangements.

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