Research Assistant/technician 2

1 week ago

Vancouver, Canada University of British Columbia Full time

Staff - Non Union

Job Category

Non Union Technicians and Research Assistants

Job Profile

Non Union Salaried - Research Assistant /Technician 2

Job Title

Research Assistant/Technician 2

Department

Gross Anatomy Laboratory | Department of Cellular and Physiological Sciences | Faculty of Medicine

Compensation Range

$4,207.63 - $5,005.45 CAD Monthly

Posting End Date

June 6, 2024

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

Job End Date

Jun 30, 2025

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

Under supervision of Gross Lab Manager, employee will provide support in the Gross Anatomy laboratory and other Gross Anatomy teaching areas.

Organizational Status

Employee works from oral and written instructions or schedule and will report to Gross Anatomy Lab Manager to discuss new and unusual problems.

Work Performed
- Repair skeletons and anatomical models, maintain and organize student bone collection and prosected specimens; cataloguing these collections
- Inventory and maintenance of prosection collection for Gross Anatomy teaching labs including prioritizing replacement of specimens and liaising with distributed site staff to determine their specimen needs
- Routine maintenance and cleaning of plastination pumps and equipment, and all other work areas
- Assist with lab set-up and clean-up, lab demonstrations, exam set-up, and exam clean-up
- Other duties in the plastination lab, Gross Anatomy Lab, morgue, and Multi-Purpose Lab as may be required by the Department
- Receive bodies and prepare, embalm and store
- Move cadavers into coolers and onto dissecting tables; move dissecting tables and other lab equipment
- Accurate and prompt data entry to update cadaver and specimen databases
- Collect, ship, and document cadaver serology samples
- Maintain Gross Anatomy medical student laboratories, morgue and dissecting areas including: cleaning cadaver trays, counters, sinks, commodes and laboratory floors as required; washing instruments; tidying rooms; replacing, organizing supplies; putting away specimens; making solutions.
- Inform other lab staff and Manager when supplies and equipment need to be ordered; some assistance with processing orders may be required.
- Box cadavers for shipment to distributed sites, VGH hospital sites, or funeral home for cremation
- Assist instructors during student laboratories sessions and external workshops.
- Perform minor maintenance in the lab if required.
- Some assistance may be required for processing correspondence for the Body Program.

Consequence of Error/Judgement

Follows procedures and protocols as outlined by supervisor. Unusual problems are referred to supervisors. Wrongful judgment and error will have a high negative impact on the medical program.

Supervision Received

Gross Lab Manager is the supervisor for managing daily routine tasks. Overall responsibility is provided by the Department Head. Daily duties may be carried out without supervision. Supervision may occur when changes in procedures are introduced, and when any additional training or direction are required.

Supervision Given

None

Minimum Qualifications

High school graduation, some additional training in a related field and a minimum two years of related experience 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
- Anatomy background highly recommended.
- Proven ability to carry out moderately complex procedures without supervision. Experience in handling cadavers.
- Good communication skills required in dealing with coworkers, faculty, and students.
- Discretion in dealing with Body Donor Program.
- Effective oral and written communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
- Computer experience required.

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