Laboratory Assistant

UBC; Vancouver; Sur place; CAD 41 000 - 43 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The University of British Columbia, Vancouver Campus, invites applications for a Laboratory Assistant in the Department of Civil Engineering. The role supports research activities by assisting graduate students with testing structural systems, specimen preparation, and basic lab tasks.

Candidates should have high school graduation and be comfortable with MS Word and MS Excel, plus strong communication and teamwork skills.

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, and commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Responsabilités

• Assist graduate students in testing novel structural systems and prepare specimens.
• Help with performing simple tests and data collection.
• Keep the laboratory clean and ensure equipment is stored and in working order.

Connaissances

Communication

MS Word

MS Excel

Teamwork

Independent work

Data recording

Formation

High school graduation or equivalent

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Civil or Structural Engineering (preferred)

Description du poste

Laboratory Assistant### Laboratory AssistantApply: UBC Vancouver Campus - Vancouver, BC, Canada: Full time: Posted Today: JR26495## **Job Title**Laboratory Assistant### ## **Job Category**CUPE 116## Job ProfileCUPE 116 Salaried - Laboratory Assistant### ## **Job Family Group**Staff - Union### ## **Department**Yang | Department of Civil Engineering | Faculty of Applied Science### ## **Compensation Range**$3,649.00 - $3,869.00 CAD Monthly ## Job End DateApril 30, 2028### ## **Posting End Date**November 5, 2026**Note:** Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.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** To assist with laboratory tasks related to research activities within the Civil Engineering Workshop. **Organizational Status** The Lab Assistant reports to the Head Engineering Technician in-charge and interacts with graduate students and other research assistants in the team. **Work Performed** The research assistant will assist graduate students in testing novel structural system, specimen preparation and help them in performing simple tests. He/she will also be responsible in keeping the laboratory clean and ensuring that all equipment in the laboratory are properly stored and in working order. **Consequence of Error/Judgement** Errors in performing tests and data recording and entry harm the projects. **Supervision Received** Supervised by Head Engineering Technician in-charge. **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**Experience working in Workshop testing or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Preference will be given to those with a Bachelors and/or Master s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering and with relevant laboratory experience. Training for specific laboratory tests and tasks will be provided on the job. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Ability to gather, record, and organize information. Ability to effectively use MS Word for Windows and MS Excel. Ability to work effectively independently and in a team environment.### About UsThe University of British Columbia is a global centre for research and teaching, consistently ranked among the top 20 public universities globally. A large part of what makes us unique is the community of engaged students, faculty, and staff who are collectively committed to shaping a better world.Recognized as a leading employer in British Columbia and Canada, UBC supports inspired students, faculty and staff on their journey of discovery, and challenges them to realize their greatest potential. New ideas, changing infrastructure, innovative technology, and fresh approaches are opening up possibilities for the future of research, teaching, and work. Are you ready to embrace the future together?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].