Laboratory Assistant
Laboratory Assistant
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Job Category
Non Union Technicians and Research AssistantsJob Profile
Non Union Hourly - Laboratory AssistantJob Title
Laboratory AssistantDepartment
Hoiland Laboratory Department of Cellular and Physiological Sciences Faculty of MedicineCompensation Range
$20.96 - $23.50 CAD HourlyPosting End Date
August 28 2025Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.
Job End Date
December 31 2025This 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
The Laboratory Assistant is responsible for routine data handling tasks (e.g. entry organization analysis) for the Laboratory of Dr. Ryan Hoiland.
Organizational Status
The Laboratory Assistant will report directly to the Principal Investigator Dr. Ryan Hoiland.
Work Performed
Assist in data entry
Assist in organization of data (e.g. assisting with RedCap database). This includes populating a RedCap database with clinical data. Further this may include adding new fields to a RedCap database.
Assist in the analysis of clinical data. This includes using laboratory standard operating procedures to analyze MRI brain scans.
Consequence of Error/Judgement
Works within well-defined guidelines and procedures but exercise judgment in establishing priorities and carrying tasks through to completion in a timely manner; and refers new or unusual problems to supervisor.
Supervision Received
Works under the supervision of Program Manager or specified delegate in carrying out duties and responsibilities; receives instructions during orientation and on subsequent new assignments or changes in procedures.
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 ones own
- Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing ones own awareness knowledge and skills related to equity diversity and inclusion
Preferred Qualifications
Appropriate knowledge of research ethics is an asset. Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite data entry and database management.
Good Clinical Practice and Dangerous Goods training is an asset.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Ability to manage multiple tasks set priorities and to work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines.
Ability to be thorough organized accurate and have a high level of attention to detail.
Employment Type
Full-Time
