Research Assistant

WESTERN UNIVERSITY; London; Hybrid; CAD 3,733,000 - 5,338,000; Part time

Job summary

Western University in London, Ontario, invites applications for a part-time, temporary Research Assistant to support animal care, enrichment, and laboratory research under animal ethics guidelines. The incumbent will work with a registered veterinary technician to carry out duties in a collaborative team environment.

Start date is 2026-09-28, with an end date of 2027-04-30. Hours per week vary (0.00 to 7.00) and hourly rates range from $27.65 to $38.75, with salary commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• Undergrad degree in a relevant area
• 1 year of work experience in a related technical field
• Strong attention to detail and ability to document technical information

Responsibilities

• The Research Assistant will support day-to-day animal care, enrichment, and research activities in the laboratory, in accordance with institutional animal ethics protocols and guidelines. The incumbent will assist a registered veterinary technician in carrying out these duties.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Systematic approach

Interpersonal skills

Animal research regulations

Computer skills

MS Office

Independent worker

Verbal and written communication

Education

Undergrad degree

Job description

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Department Department of Physiology and Pharmacology

Employee Group

Employee Group Non Union

Appointment Type

Appointment Type Contract

Appointment Status

Appointment Status Temporary Part-Time

Start Date

Start Date 2026/09/28

End Date

End Date 2027/04/30

Hours per Week 0.00 to 7.00

Hourly Rate $27.65 to $38.75

Salary will be commensurate with experience.

With an international reputation for success, Western ranks as one of Canada's top research-intensive universities. Our research excellence expands knowledge and drives discovery with real-world application. Western also provides an exceptional employment experience, offering competitive salaries, a wide range of employment opportunities and one of Canada's most beautiful campuses.

About Us

The Department of Physiology and Pharmacology is the largest basic medical science department within the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry. Our Department has award-winning teachers who are committed to delivering high-quality and innovative education at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. We have a strong focus on research excellence with faculty members recognized internationally for their achievements. A distinctive strength of our Department and disciplines is our comprehensive focus on biological processes from the cellular-molecular level to the integrative-systems level, and on the effects of drugs and environmental agents on these processes.

Responsibilities

The Research Assistant will support day-to-day animal care, enrichment, and research activities in the laboratory, in accordance with institutional animal ethics protocols and guidelines. The incumbent will assist a registered veterinary technician in carrying out these duties.

Qualifications

Education

• Undergraduate degree in a relevant area of focus

Experience

• 1 year of work experience supporting research in a related technical field

Skills, Abilities & Expertise

• Detail-oriented with an ability to function and process information with high levels of accuracy
• Ability to employ a systematic and efficient approach to work
• Personable and courteous in working relationships with colleagues, students and the public
• Familiarity with regulations and guidelines governing animal-based research
• Computer skills with the ability to learn and use software programs
• Intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to work independently and effectively as a member of the team to achieve research goals
• Verbal and written communication skills with the ability to document technical information

Why Western?

Western offers a broad and exciting variety of part-time and temporary employment opportunities with ample room for job exploration and growth. Within our beautiful campus, you are part of a progressive work environment that promotes work/life balance including access to our state-of-the-art recreation centre. Apply for an opportunity to be part of the Western community and contribute to its success!

Affirmation Policy

Western, like many postsecondary institutions in Canada, is moving beyond sole reliance upon Indigenous self-identification in its hiring processes. This is to safeguard against the use of incorrect, incomplete, or misleading information in circumstances in which a candidate has made a declaration of Indigenous citizenship or membership. Candidates who are invited for an interview or who are short-listed, and who have made a declaration of Indigenous citizenship or membership for material advantage at Western, including where required or preferred for the position, will be asked to have their declaration of Indigenous citizenship or membership affirmed through a relational accountability process, led by the Office of Indigenous Initiatives (OII), that is consistent with Indigenous ways of knowing, being, and doing. Please contact the OII directly for details on the affirmation processes: https://indigenous.uwo.ca/. The policy can be viewed at: POLICY 1.58 - Affieving Declarations of Indigenous Citizenship or Membership at Western University.

Western Values Diversity

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources or phone [phone].