Student Assistant, Biology Labs

1 week ago


Richmond, Canada Kwantlen Polytechnic University Full time

Employee Group:
**Student Assistant**
- Workplace Type:
**On-Site**
- Hours of Work (BCGEU):
- # of openings:
**1**
- Hours Per Week (BCGEU):
- Pay Level:
**Student Assistant Pay Scale**
- Days of Work (BCGEU):
- Employment Type:
**Temporary Part Time**
- Internal Closing Date:
**May 2, 2024**
- Travel Frequency:
**Occasional travel between campuses is required.**
- External Closing Date:
**May 2, 2024**
- Competition ID:
**3341**

**ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE**

This role reports to the Laboratory Technician.

**SUMMARY**

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Create an exhaustive lab material and equipment inventory to be maintained by lab staff
- Clean and organize labs and prep spaces as directed by lab staff
- Assist with care of live plants and animals
- Help organize materials for lab setups and tidy post-labs as required

**QUALIFICATIONS**
- Basic working knowledge of a lab and lab activities
- Basic knowledge of laboratory equipment and materials
- Good written and oral communication skills
- Ability to lift up to 30 lbs

**Salary Information**

Student Assistants are paid as per the following:
Less than one year of post-secondary (less than 30 credits) - BC Minimum Wage

One year of post-secondary (30-60 credits) - BC Minimum Wage plus 8%

With a post-secondary diploma or degree - BC Minimum Wage plus 21%

**Does this role sound like it was made for you, yet you don’t check every box?**

We at KPU understand that experiences and qualifications may look differently for everyone and, if this job description is of interest to you, we encourage you to apply.

**Note to Applicants**:
We thank all applicants for their interest in employment with KPU. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Kwantlen Polytechnic University is committed to protecting the safety and welfare of employees, students, and the general public, and upholding the reputation and integrity of the University. For this reason, final applicants will be asked to undergo a background check.



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