About the role#
The Government of Quebec is hiring a student laboratory technician for the winter 2027 session. This role is based at the Centre d'expertise en analyse environnementale in Quebec City. You will work 14 hours per week during the academic session, with opportunities for increased hours during reading weeks, the summer period, and the holiday season.
What you'll do#
- Clean, wash, and decontaminate laboratory glassware and equipment using established protocols.
- Prepare culture media and various laboratory solutions.
- Maintain biological cultures and breeding stocks.
- Conduct biological and ecotoxicological analyses.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment as a full-time college student for the winter 2027 session, or part-time enrollment in the final or penultimate session of your program.
- Academic background in laboratory techniques (biotechnology, bioecology, analytical chemistry), biology, chemistry, or a related field.
- Authorization to work in Canada.
- Proficiency in French appropriate for the duties.
- Strong organizational and planning skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Good communication skills.
Location & details#
- Location: 2700 Rue Einstein, Quebec City, Quebec.
- Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: Minimum hourly rate of $24.07, plus a 6.5% supplement for benefits.
About Gouvernement du Québec – Carrières
The Gouvernement du Québec manages public services across the province through approximately twenty ministries and sixty agencies. Its workforce of over 36,000 employees handles tasks ranging from road safety and natural resource protection to cultural promotion. The organization operates out of Québec City and maintains a presence across the entire province. It focuses on administration, public policy, and various technical sectors.
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