Lab Assistant

The University of British Columbia; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of British Columbia’s Loewen Laboratory in the Faculty of Medicine invites applications for a Laboratory Assistant. The role supports daily lab operations, performs glassware cleaning, stock management, and simple preparation tasks under direct supervision.

It is ideal for candidates seeking hands-on experience in a research setting. The position reports to the Principal Investigator and emphasizes teamwork, organization, and adherence to safety and protocol standards.

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

Responsibilities

• Cleans and sterilizes glassware.
• Performs laboratory clean up tasks.
• Assists in stocking supplies and updating inventory.
• Assists in routine sorting of samples.
• Prepare media and other simple preparation tasks.
• Assist senior laboratory members and PI with simple research support activities as needed.
• Attend regular lab meetings.
• Carries out any other related duties as required in keeping with the qualifications and requirements of positions in this classification.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Independent work

Laboratory teamwork

Education

High school graduation or equivalent

BSc in Physiology/Biology/Microbiology/Genetics

Job description

Staff - Non Union Job Category Non Union Technicians and Research Assistants Job Profile Non Union Salaried - Laboratory Assistant Job Title Lab Assistant Department Loewen Laboratory | Department of Cellular and Physiological Sciences | Faculty of Medicine Compensation Range $3,614.28 - $4,051.87 CAD Monthly Posting End Date August 27, 2026 Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date. Job End Date August 31, 2027 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

The Dr. Christopher Loewen Laboratory, in the Department of Cellular and Physiological Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, at the University of British Columbia will be looking to hire a Laboratory Assistant to join the team.

Organizational Status

The Laboratory Assistant will report directly to the Principal Investigator, Dr. Loewen.

Work Performed

• Cleans and sterilizes glassware.
• Performs laboratory clean up tasks.
• Assists in stocking supplies and updating inventory.
• Assists in routine sorting of samples.
• Prepare media and other simple preparation tasks.
• Assist senior laboratory members and PI with simple research support activities as needed.
• Attend regular lab meetings.
• Carries out any other related duties as required in keeping with the qualifications and requirements of positions in this classification.

Consequence of Error/Judgement

Not exercised at this level.

Supervision Received

Works under direct supervision, from oral instructions and to established 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 one’s own
• Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion

Preferred Qualifications

• BSc in Physiology/Biology/Microbiology/Genetics
• Prior experience with maintaining day-to-day operations in the lab.
• High degree of motivation, enthusiasm, organization, and initiative.
• Ability to work independently and with other lab personnel.
• Effective oral and written communication.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of experiments/data analysis.

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Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, and/or Indigenous person. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. If you have any accommodation or accessibility needs during the job application process, please contact the Centre for Workplace Accessibility at [e-mail].