Lab Assistant

ubc; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of British Columbia’s Loewen Laboratory in the Faculty of Medicine is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to join the team. The role reports to the Principal Investigator and supports routine lab duties within a non-union staff context.

Responsibilities include glassware sterilization, inventory updates, sample handling, and assisting with basic research tasks. Strong organizational skills and reliability are essential for daily lab operations.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent required.
• Demonstrates commitment 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.
• Prepares media and other simple preparation tasks.
• Assist senior laboratory members and PI with simple research support activities as needed.
• Attend regular lab meetings.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Independent work

Lab operations management

Education

High school diploma

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.
• Prepares 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.