Job Description

Job Posting

Production TechnicianSummaryAre you curious about the tiny creatures living in our lakes, rivers, and oceans? Do you enjoy hands-on work and want to explore a career in science? At Biologica, we specialize in identifying aquatic organisms to support environmental monitoring efforts, helping to assess the health of our ecosystems. Based in Victoria, BC, we're a family-owned company that values teamwork, learning, and precision in everything we do.We're looking for a Production Technician to join our lab and help analyze aquatic sediment samples by sorting, counting, and identifying macroinvertebrates--small but important organisms that indicate water quality. This is a great opportunity to gain real-world lab experience, develop your microscope skills, and see if a career in biology is right for you.If you're detail-oriented, enjoy problem-solving, and are eager to learn, we'd love to hear from you!Key Qualifications

High School Diploma.

Novice experience using a microscope in a laboratory environment.

Novice familiarity with marine and freshwater invertebrates. The ability to identify these to major groups is an asset.

Novice experience with Microsoft Office (Word and Excel).

Intermediate ability to maintain timelines and budget while ensuring high accuracy.

Proactive problem-solving ability.?

A keen attention to detail.

High adaptability to evolving job requirements, resilient and innovative approach to both fast-paced environments and slower periods.

Must be able to sit and perform focused work at a microscope for extended periods of time (8 hours a day).

Key Duties

Sample Analysis

Microscopically analyze benthic samples by sorting debris, counting, and preliminarily identifying specimens for biological impact assessments and biomonitoring surveys.

Collaborate with peers and/or taxonomists to troubleshoot difficult samples or specimens.

Complies with lab safety procedures and promotes a culture of health and safety.

Timeliness and Accuracy

Complete work within project deadlines and budget allocations.

Maintain high accuracy levels and organize workspace for efficiency.

Track time spent on each sample.

Instructions

If you'd like to join our team, apply with a cover letter and resume through Indeed.

We are unable to provide individual responses to all applicants. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. We appreciate your understanding and kindly request that you refrain from making phone calls to our office. Thank you for your interest in joining our team.

Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 4 months

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Flexible language requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2025-05-01