Lab Assistant
1 day ago
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.
Job End Date
April 30, 2026This is a part-time position at FTE 30%. Total 11.25 hours a week.
The compensation will be prorated to FTE 30%.
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
Organizational Status
The Lab Assistant will report to the PI, Dr. Lacey Samuels.
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
All work being done will be under close supervision by the Principle Investigator, and all decisions about experimental procedures will be made in cohort with the Principle Investigator.
Supervision Received
All work being done will be under close supervision by the Principle Investigator, and all decisions about experimental procedures will be made in cohort with the Principle Investigator.
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
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