Part-Time Multispecies Archaeology Lab Technician

University-of-British-Columbi; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 37,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of British Columbia is seeking an Auxiliary Multispecies Archaeology Research Technician in the Department of Anthropology. This hourly position involves a 5-hour work week supporting the Multispecies Archaeology Laboratory under Dr.

Aleksa Alaica, coordinating studies, maintaining supplies, and recording data. Under supervision, you will run experiments, schedule lab activities, and ensure SOPs are followed while treating samples with care.

Qualifications

• High school graduation and a minimum one year of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own; commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
• Ability to multitask and stay detail-oriented while working in a research environment with many projects.
• Able to grasp things quickly and learn with minimal instruction.

Responsibilities

• Assist in organizing, preparing and running experiments, including photocopying and preparing forms.
• Contact and schedule appointments with research group members, volunteers, honours students, and visiting researchers.
• Run participants through SOPs; record test data and ensure accuracy.
• Follow lab protocols and ensure samples are analyzed in accordance with lab guidelines and protocols.
• Maintain integrity and respectful treatment of results and participants.

Skills

MS-Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Presentation software

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

R Studio

Reference Manager/RefWorks

Education

Bachelor's degree in Anthropology (preferred)

High school graduation + 1 year related experience

Tools

Word processing

Excel

Reference Manager/RefWorks

R Studio

Job description

The University of British Columbia is seeking an Auxiliary Multispecies Archaeology Research Technician in the Department of Anthropology. This hourly position involves a 5-hour work week supporting the Multispecies Archaeology Laboratory under Dr.

Aleksa Alaica, coordinating studies, maintaining supplies, and recording data. Under supervision, you will run experiments, schedule lab activities, and ensure SOPs are followed while treating samples with care.