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University of Toronto

RICore Coordinator

Mississauga, ON · On-site

CA$81K/yr

... stewards long-term relationships that expand awareness of RICore, attract new users and partnerships. Your responsibilities will include: * Analyzing lab reports and drafting content for funding ...

Kaizen Lab Inc.

Chief Financial Officer

Oakville, ON · On-site

$180 - $260/hr

The Chief Financial Officer will report to the ownership and executive leadership team and will be accountable for the overall financial stewardship of Emterra Group. This includes financial strategy ...

The Estee Lauder Companies Inc.

CA$19.40 - CA$29.15/hr

... a steward of luxury and prestige brands globally. The company's products are sold in approximately 150 countries and territories under brand names including: Estee Lauder, Aramis, Clinique, Lab ...

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What is a lab steward?

Lab stewards are individuals responsible for managing and maintaining laboratory spaces to ensure they remain organized, safe, and compliant with regulations. Their duties often include overseeing lab inventory, coordinating the disposal of hazardous materials, and ensuring equipment is properly maintained and calibrated. Lab stewards may also help facilitate communication between lab users and safety officers, and assist with training staff on lab protocols. They play a crucial role in supporting the day-to-day operations of research and teaching laboratories.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a lab steward, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Lab Steward, you need strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a good understanding of laboratory safety protocols, often supported by a high school diploma or relevant laboratory coursework. Familiarity with inventory management systems, chemical handling procedures, and basic lab equipment is typically required. Excellent communication, reliability, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team are valuable soft skills in this role. These competencies ensure the safe, efficient operation of the laboratory and support the work of scientists and researchers.

What are some common challenges faced by a lab steward, and how can they be addressed?

Lab Stewards often face challenges such as maintaining strict inventory control, ensuring compliance with safety protocols, and managing the timely distribution of laboratory supplies. Staying organized and communicating regularly with lab staff can help prevent shortages and ensure smooth operations. Familiarity with inventory management systems and a proactive approach to restocking and waste disposal are crucial for success in this role.

What is the difference between Lab Steward vs Lab Technician?

AspectLab StewardLab Technician
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; some roles may require certifications in lab safety or handling hazardous materialsHigh school diploma or associate degree; certifications vary by specialty
Work EnvironmentEducational, research, or healthcare labs; often involved in maintaining lab safety and inventoryClinical, research, or industrial labs; performing tests, preparing samples, and maintaining equipment
Employer & Industry UsageEducational institutions, research facilities, healthcare settingsHospitals, research labs, manufacturing plants

Lab Stewards and Lab Technicians often share similar environments and credentials, but Lab Stewards focus more on safety, inventory, and lab maintenance, while Lab Technicians perform testing and sample analysis. Both roles are essential in laboratory operations, with overlapping skills but distinct primary responsibilities.

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Infographic showing various Lab Steward job openings in Ontario as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 74% Full Time, 13% Part Time, and 11% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution.

RICore Coordinator

University of Toronto

Mississauga, ON • On-site

CA$81K/yr

Full-time

Posted 5 days ago

Job description

Date Posted: 09/01/2026
Req ID: 50054
Faculty/Division: UofT Mississauga
Department: UTM:Office of the Vice-Principal, Research and Innovation
Campus: University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM)
Position Number: 00059876
Existing Vacancy: Yes

Description:

About us:
U of T Mississauga-the second largest campus of Canada's top-ranked university and the only research university in Ontario's booming Peel Region-is one of the world's great catalysts of human potential. 
Our employee community hums with the energy of 3,400 faculty, librarians and staff, who power our campus with curiosity, connection and care. We work together to spark life-changing research and innovation, make an indelible mark on the world by building equitable cities and societies, enable healthy lives, create a sustainable future and ignite entrepreneurship. Above all, we prioritize student success, and seek to give our 16,500 students the lift of a lifetime through learning and discovery. We love to open opportunities available nowhere else for our community to achieve their ambitions and make their unique contributions to Canada and the world.
This work all comes together on a spectacularly green campus, alongside the Missinihe-ziibi (Trusting Creek or Credit River), where we seek to honour truth, reciprocity and reconciliation on the traditional land of the Huron-Wendat, Seneca and the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. We're thrilled to welcome those who want to learn more about us and to be part of what we do.
Your opportunity:
The incumbent serves as the primary link between the Research & Innovation Core (RICore) at the University of Toronto Mississauga and its external audiences, including industry, community organizations and the public. The incumbent speaks credibly to the Core's instrumentation and technical capabilities, translating what the facilities can do into terms that prospective partners and non-specialist audiences. Working closely with facility managers and researchers, the incumbent builds and stewards long-term relationships that expand awareness of RICore, attract new users and partnerships.
Your responsibilities will include:

  • Analyzing lab reports and drafting content for funding applications and research papers
  • Editing funding application content
  • Providing safety training and ensuring compliance to lab safety procedures and standards
  • Serving as a resource to others by providing (non-supervisory) job-related guidance

Essential Qualifications:

  • Master's Degree or acceptable combination of equivalent experience.
  • Experience working in a research facility, or research administration environment - familiarity with how research instrumentation, labs, or shared facilities operate is central to speaking credibly about RICore's capabilities
  • Experience in stakeholder engagement, business development, or partnership/relationship management - ideally with industry, community organizations, or external partners
  • Experience translating technical/scientific content for non-specialist audiences
  • Familiarity with lab safety standards and regulatory compliance frameworks
  • Scientific/technical communication Able to translate complex instrumentation, methodologies and technical capabilities into clear, non-specialist language for industry, community and public audiences.
  • Relationship management & business development - Skilled at building and stewarding long-term relationships with external partners, identifying new user/partnership opportunities, and representing RICore credibly to prospective clients.
  • Cross-functional collaboration - Comfortable working closely with facility managers, researchers and administrative staff, providing informal guidance and coordinating across technical and non-technical teams.
  • Health & safety knowledge - Working knowledge of lab safety standards and regulatory compliance, with the ability to deliver safety training to researchers and facility users.


To be successful in this role you will be:

  • Approachable
  • Communicator
  • Organized
  • Team player

Please note that one (1) position is available for a two-year term.

Closing Date: 09/13/2026, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW 
Appointment Type: Budget - Term 
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:  
USW Pay Band 12 -- $81,312. with an annual step progression to a maximum of $103,986. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol. 
Job Category: Research Administration & Teaching
Recruiter: Desiray Stewart

Lived Experience Statement
Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.

Job descriptions are available upon request for internal applicants.

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