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Job Title:

Laboratory Demonstrator (c), Biology

Employee Group:

CUPE

Employee Type:

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Start Date:

Tuesday, September 8 2026

End Date (if applicable):

Thursday, December 24 2026

Job Summary:

The Lab Demonstrator, Biology is responsible for preparing, setting up, and delivering lab experiments to students to reinforce theoretical knowledge through practical demonstration in a lab environment. This position oversees students carry out experiments, delivers lab content, assesses and marks lab examinations and assignments. In collaboration with the faculty, the laboratory demonstrators create lab materials and set-up labs which include equipment, lab exercises, and experiments. This position also is responsible for ordering supplies, organizing field trips, and liaising with internal and external parties to facilitate smooth lab operations.

Job Description:

Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Lab Delivery and Instructional Support:

• Instructs students and demonstrates the practical use of biology experiments, exercises, or techniques in labs and on field trips.
• Introduces students to lab content and reinforces content taught in lecture using theoretical and practical instruction.
• Trains and instructs students to operate technical laboratory equipment, handle chemicals, and treat specimens. Provides assistance and fields questions related to theory or interpretation of lab results, where required, to students carrying out practical exercises.
• Demonstrates and reinforces safety protocols that are appropriate for the procedure used. Maintains safety of others in a lab environment.
• Maintains office hours and scheduled appointments with students outside of lab hours.
• Compares student work to prescribed learning outcomes in labs.
• Maintains student conduct in labs.
• Coordinates with Accessibility Services to ensure designated accommodations are met, if required.

2. Materials preparation and Lab set-up:

Materials and content

• Writes and modifies lab manuals, in collaboration with faculty.
• Designs assessments such as lab exams, lab reports, lab assignments, etc. in collaboration with faculty.
• Creates lab supplementary materials.
• Sets up lab materials on educational platforms (e.g. Brightspace).

Lab Set-up and Maintenance

• Setup lab rooms according to prep list.
• Prepares and maintains detailed prep lists of materials required to set up the labs
• Moves, maintains, and sterilizes technical equipment as needed (e.g., microscopes, models, hot plates, centrifuges, hot water baths, incubators, etc.).
• Maintains cultures and live specimens (e.g., plants, protists, bacteria, fungi, and invertebrates). Collects specimens for use in the laboratory.
• Prepares chemicals/biohazardous materials and ensures safe disposal after use or spills.

3. Student Assessments:

• Set-ups exams in the laboratory.
• Invigilates and marks lab assessments (e.g., exams, assignments, lab reports, oral presentations, etc.).
• Supervises long-term projects and experiments during and outside lab time.
• Communicates results of lab assessments or post assessment reviews in a timely and confidential manner, in person, by email or video conference.
• Maintains academic integrity in lab assessments.
• Maintains and stores records of grades.

4. Administrative and Purchasing:

• Orders and ensures timely arrival of appropriate equipment, models, specimens, and chemicals required for labs.
• Orders office supplies for the biology department through college contract systems.
• Procures transportation and accommodation for field trips.
• Contacts possible vendors to evaluate stock and obtain quotes before sending to purchasing.
• Coordinates delivery with local vendors for specimens and tanks (e.g., live aquarium specimen in tanks and rat/quail specimen for dissections) .
• Collaborates and participates in team meetings. Liaises with other groups on and off campus to facilitate resources and relevant supports.

5. Performs other related duties and/or ad hoc projects, as required.

Qualifications Required:

Education & Experience

• Completion of a Bachelors of Science (Biology) or relevant discipline where a majority of course work is in biology (e.g. biochemistry, plant biology, ecology, etc.).
• Two (2) years of relevant experience as a lab demonstrator, teaching assistant or acceptable equivalent, preferably in a post-secondary environment.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Considerable knowledge of the course content, procedures, techniques and methodologies involved in biological laboratory environment.
• Must have a working knowledge of Worksafe and WHMIS regulations.

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, instructors, staff and students.
• Ability to advise and direct laboratory aides and student employees.
• Ability to demonstrate the use of different equipment and techniques to students.
• Ability to understand, interpret and apply department rules, policies and technical materials.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work.
• Ability to effectively supervise, direct and lead others.
• Ability to respond and manage potentially dangerous, hazardous, or emergency situations.
• Ability to exercise a high level of initiative and responsibility.
• Familiarity with office applications such as MS Word, Excel and Powerpoint.

Additional Info:

Additional Experience

- Experience in the following topics is an asset: Anatomy and Physiology, Genetics, Biochemistry

Hours & Days of Work:

Hours may vary Monday through Friday, 830am to 430pm. Some evenings may be required.

Why Join Langara? 

At Langara College, we support the College’s vision of promoting wellness and fostering personal and professional growth for our employees. We are dedicated to embracing, honouring, and advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion, while offering a competitive and inclusive benefits package that reflects our commitment to overall health, financial security, and work-life balance. 

 

** Eligibility and entitlements may vary based on the employment group, and if the position is temporary, part-time, or casual ** 

 

We offer the following benefits: 

• Extensive medical, dental, and vision coverage  

• Hybrid-work program for eligible positions 

• Generous vacation package plus paid time off during college winter closure (1 week in December) 

• Employer paid defined benefit pension plan 

• Potential eligibility for educational, training, and developmental programs  

• Access to on-site daycare subject to availability  

• Tuition waivers for courses at Langara College, subject to space availability  

• Course/program tuition reimbursements   

• Wellness classes and campus engagement events 

Salary Range:

$38.52 - $45.39 per hour

Pay Grade:

CUPE Paygrade 28

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

24.5

Hours may vary according to the needs of the department. 

Compressed Workweek (Fortnight):

No

Closing Date:

Friday, August 21 2026

People and Culture is committed to embracing, honoring, and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workplace. We remain dedicated to focusing our efforts on creating an inclusive employee community that fosters a sense of safety and belonging for everyone. We humbly acknowledge that we are just beginning our journey, which includes engaging in our own internal learning and creating a data-driven action plan that supports the integration of EDI practice into the work of People and Culture and the work we do with employees and leaders. Langara College welcomes applications from everyone including people from groups that are experiencing inequity including, but not limited to, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. If there are any barriers that you are experiencing or an accommodation that we can provide to support you through the application process, please contact us.

If you were a temporary employee with CUPE Local 15 at Langara College who has worked within the last five (5) months of the closing date on this posting, please contact our recruitment team if you meet the criteria for internal status (850 hours worked) as per Article III.7.g in the CUPE Collective Agreement. Please quote the job requisition title and number with your previous employee ID and last day worked at the College. Please do not email if you worked at the College more than 5 months ago or if you worked in a different union.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide proof of educational and professional credentials noted on their resume.  In addition, those shortlisted with international credentials must have their education credentials evaluated through WES (World Education Services) and provide Langara College, People & Culture document evaluation access for employment purposes.

 

We thank you for your interest in Langara College and for taking the time to complete an application. Only complete applications will be reviewed. Please be advised that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted due to the number of applications received.

 

Langara is committed to enhancing our diverse workforce.