Lab Assistant

4 days ago

Vancouver, Canada University of British Columbia Full time

Staff - Non Union

Job Category

Non Union Technicians and Research Assistants

Job Profile

Non Union Hourly - Laboratory Assistant

Job Title

Lab Assistant

Department

Brain Behaviour Laboratory | Department of Physical Therapy | Faculty of Medicine

Compensation Range

$20.96 - $23.50 CAD Hourly

Posting End Date

May 5, 2025

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

Job End Date

Aug 31, 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
To assist in data collection, data entry, and data analysis for a research study.

Organizational Status
Reports directly to the program Director (Lara Boyd)

Work Performed
The position will work directly with the Research Technician heading the study and report to the Faculty member who is mounting the study. This will involve working with developed systems and procedures, following direction from the Team Coordinator and Head of the research program (will not be working independently, will be working as a part of a team, under direction).

Under direct supervision, performs routine tasks such as cleaning glassware, preparing media, lab clean-up, and assisting in stocking supplies.- Assist in data analysis under direct supervision- Photocopying and preparing forms;- Compiling and tracking contact information of agencies for the study;- Entering data into a database;- Maintaining participant lists (creating folders or updating information in an existing spreadsheet);- Assist lead Research Technician with coordination of experiments and implements experiments- Collect data under direct supervision- Run preset experiments- Enter data under direct supervision- Performs other related duties as assigned.

Consequence of Error/Judgement
Not exercised at this level.

Supervision Received
Works from oral instructions and to established procedures under direct supervision.

Supervision Given
Not exercised at this level.

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- Excellent oral and written communication skills- Excellent organizational skills including ability to manage multiple tasks- Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team environment- Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines- Attention to detail and accuracy- Discretion, tact and confidentiality- Basic proficiency using various word processing software, spreadsheet programs, and Internet

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