Research Technician O'Connor lab

University of British Columbia; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution is seeking a part-time Research Technician for the OConnor lab in the Zoology Department. The role involves conducting lab work with seagrass and water samples, including measuring nutrients and chlorophyll, data collection, and literature research. Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma and relevant experience, alongside a commitment to diversity and inclusion. This position is approximately 23 hours per week, prorated to 62% of the stated salary range.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of related experience or equivalent education.
• Willing to respect diverse perspectives including conflicting ones.
• Commitment to enhancing awareness and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Conduct lab work with seagrass and water samples.
• Measure nutrient and chlorophyll using a fluorometer.
• Collect sample data, dry and grind samples.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to analyze interpret data

Strong attention to detail

Ability to work independently and in a collaborative environment

Education

High school graduation

Job description

Staff - Union

Job Category: CUPE 116

Job Profile: CUPE 116 Salaried - Research Assistant / Technician 1

Job Title: Research Technician - OConnor lab

Department: Research OConnor Department of Zoology Faculty of Science

Compensation Range: $4147.00 - $4350.00 CAD Monthly

Posting End Date: October 15 2025 (Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date)

Job End Date: January 2 2026

This is a part-time 2-month term position working 23 hours a week. Salary will be pro-rated to 62% of the posted range.

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

A part time technician position is available in OConnor lab in the Zoology Department at the University of British Columbia. This position will be conducting lab work with seagrass and water samples such as measuring nutrient and chlorophyll using a fluorometer, collecting sample data, drying and grinding samples and related literature search and identifying eelgrass-associated invertebrates.

Organizational Status

The successful applicant will report to the Principal Investigator Dr. Mary OConnor. The applicant will work closely with other members of the research team including Post-Doctoral Fellows, Graduate Students and technicians.

Work Performed

• Measuring nutrient and chlorophyll using a fluorometer
• Weighting samples and performing simple statistical analysis of data
• Drying and grinding samples
• Perform basis literature search
• Identifying eelgrass-associated invertebrates

Consequence of Error / Judgement

Errors made could influence the ability of research staff to meet critical deadlines as well as compromise the results of research projects and therefore impact the credibility of the Investigators.

Supervision Received

Works in close collaboration with the project leader and at times independently with minimal supervision from project leader. Reports directly to Project leader and PI.

Supervision Given

None but may explain work sequences to others.

Minimum 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 ones own
• Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one's own awareness knowledge and skills related to equity diversity and inclusion

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to analyze interpret data
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and in a collaborative environment
• Experience working in research setting
• Previous experience with Chlorophyll analysis
• Previous experience analyzing research data an asset
• Previous experience with identifying eelgrass-associated invertebrates

Employment Type

Part-Time