Job Description

Laboratory Coordinator
YukonU Research Centre
Ayamdigut Campus (Whitehorse)
Wage: $37.90 to $45.13 hourly
Based on 75 hours bi-weekly
Term to August 31, 2027
Employment Opportunity No.: 25.106
Closing date: September 11, 2025
Be a part of the North's leading research university
Yukon University is seeking a motivated and organized Laboratory Coordinator to support the operations of our research laboratories. This is a key role for someone who enjoys both hands-on lab work and behind-the-scenes coordination to ensure research activities run smoothly, safely, and efficiently.
About the Role
The Laboratory Coordinator ensures the effective day-to-day operations of the YukonU Research Centre laboratories. This includes overseeing equipment maintenance, inventory management, procurement of supplies, and adherence to safety protocols. The position provides technical support to researchers, faculty, and students by assisting with experiment setup, troubleshooting with equipment and other issues that arise, and maintaining detailed records. The Coordinator also develops and updates lab guidelines, delivers safety training, and works collaboratively with departments to support research initiatives and instructional activities. This role is essential in maintaining a safe, organized, and productive laboratory environment that supports the university's academic and research goals.
What You Bring

• A Bachelor's degree in a science discipline (preferably chemistry) and at least 2 years of experience working in a laboratory.
• Hands-on experience with lab equipment and maintenance, including electronic and mechanical equipment repair techniques.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to work independently while also contributing to a diverse team.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• A strong understanding of lab safety procedures and inventory systems.
• Proficiency in using computers and software such as MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Preferred Qualifications

• Class 5 Driver's License
• WHMIS Certification
• First Aid Certification

Consideration may be given to those with an appropriate blend of education and experience.
This process may be used to create an eligibility list of qualified candidates to staff similar vacancies as and when required. The duration of this eligibility list will be six months.
Yukon University is committed to the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply; however qualified candidates who self-identify as Yukon First Nations, as well as Metis, Inuit or other Indigenous ancestry will be given priority.
For additional information, please contact:
Dr. Gemma Richardson
Manager, Research and Scholarly Activity
Research Service Office
Quoting the employment opportunity number, please send your cover letter and resume to: Human Resource Services
Yukon University, Box 2799
Whitehorse, Yukon, Y1A 5K4
Fax: 867 668 8896
Email:
Applicants should clearly outline all relevant qualifications since selection for interview will be based on applications submitted. A statement of qualifications, which outlines the selection standards, and a position description are available in PDF format for all Bargaining Unit positions, by following the links above.
Please be prepared to provide official transcripts upon request.
We wish to thank all applicants for their interest, but advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.