Student Assistant, Biology Labs

2 weeks ago

Surrey, British Columbia, Canada Kwantlen Polytechnic University Full time $35,000 - $45,000 per year

Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) is more than just a place to learn; it's a university powered by the people who live and work here—students, staff, and faculty alike. As one of BC's Top Employers, we strive to implement initiatives that will attract, support, engage, and retain KPU's people and create an environment where all employees see themselves as contributing to student learning. Join us today and transform your future

Competition ID:

4337

Internal Closing Date:

October 18, 2025

External Closing Date:

October 18, 2025

# of Openings:

2

  • Salary Information:

Student Assistant Pay Scale

Employment Type:

Temporary Part Time

Workplace Type:

On-Site

Travel Frequency:

Occasional travel between campuses is required.

Employee Group:

Student Assistant

Days of Work (BCGEU):

Hours of Work (BCGEU):

Hours per Week (BCGEU):

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

This role reports to the Laboratory Technician.

SUMMARY

The successful candidate for this position will not necessarily be required to perform all below duties in one shift. This position is designed to assist laboratory staff with tasks that are related to their job descriptions, including:

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 credits) – BC Minimum Wage plus 8%
  • With a post-secondary diploma or degree – BC Minimum Wage plus 21%

Total Rewards

As a part of our total rewards offerings, KPU also offers extended health and dental benefits, healthcare spending account, generous vacation package, defined pension plan, parenthood top-up, sick leave, long-term disability, life insurance, professional development days, tuition waiver, inhouse training & development, inter-campus transportation, and more

Note: Eligibility requirements apply, benefits may vary depending on the employee group the position belongs to and whether the position offered is temporary or part-time.

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Note to Applicants

Kwantlen Polytechnic University welcomes and encourages applications from equity deserving groups and diverse experiences including, but not limited to, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, and members of the 2S/LGBTQIA+ community.

If there are any barriers that you are experiencing or an accommodation that we can provide to support you through the application process, please reach out to us at

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.

We thank all applicants for their interest in employment with KPU. Only candidates who are legally eligible to work in Canada will be considered; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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