Laboratory Assistant

Job Category
Non Union Technicians and Research Assistants

Job Profile
Non Union Salaried – Laboratory Assistant

Job Title
Laboratory Assistant

Department
Cullis Laboratory Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Faculty of Medicine

Compensation Range
$3,307.58 – $3,708.03 CAD Monthly

Posting End Date
March 21, 2024

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the Posting End Date above.

Job End Date

Apr 22, 2025

This position is expected to be filled by promotion/reassignment and is included here to inform you of its vacancy at the University.

At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career. 

Job Summary
The Dr. Pieter Laboratory, in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Medicine, at the University of British Columbia will be looking to hire a Laboratory Assistant to join the team.
Organizational Status
The Laboratory Assistant will report directly to the Principal Investigator, Dr. Pieter Cullis.
Work Performed

• Cleans and sterilizes glassware.
• Performs laboratory clean up tasks.
• Assists in basic maintenance of lab teaching equipment.
• Assists in stocking supplies and updating inventory.
• Assists in routine sorting of samples.
• Prepares media and other simple preparation tasks.
• Carries out any other related duties as required in keeping with the qualifications and requirements of positions in this classification.

Consequence of Error/Judgement
Not exercised at this level.
Supervision Received
Works under direct supervision, from oral instructions and to established procedures.
 

Supervision Given

None
Minimum Qualifications
High school graduation or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
– Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own

– Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion

Preferred Qualifications

Prior experience with maintaining day-to-day operations in the lab. High degree of motivation, enthusiasm, organization, and initiative. Ability to work independently and with other lab personnel. Effective oral and written communication. Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of experiments/data analysis.