Staff - Non Union Job Category Non Union Technicians and Research Assistants Job Profile Non Union Salaried - Research Assistant /Technician 1 Job Title Field and Lab Assistant Department Research Support | Smukler Research Group | Applied Biology Program | Faculty of Land and Food Systems Compensation Range $4,109.47 - $4,507.06 CAD Monthly Posting End Date August 10, 2025 Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date. Job End Date August 31, 2026 This position is expected to be filled by promotion/reassignment and is included here to inform you of its vacancy at the University. Job Summary This position will coordinate laboratory and field work at various farm sites in southwest British Columbia. Organizational Status Reports to the Principal Investigator (Sean Smukler). Will work with a UBC research team consisting of professors, postdoctoral fellows, technical staff, graduate and undergraduate students. Work Performed Conducts field sampling of soils, crops and amendment; Prepares and analyses soil, crop and amendment samples for chemical and physical properties using colormetric and mid-infrared spectroscopy methods; Analyzes data and enters data into FT-IR database Performs other duties when necessary. Consequence of Error/Judgement Incorrect decisions, particularly in the field would likely be costly in terms of wasted time and flawed data. Poor judgement will negatively impact the reputation of the Program and Faculty. Supervision Received Reports to the Principal Investigator. Supervision Given None. Minimum Qualifications High school graduation and a minimum one year of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Preferred Qualifications Education & Experience: High School Graduation. Undergraduate degree or diploma in agroecology or an agriculture related subject or Masters of Science is preferred. Minimum of 2 years related experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience. Skills: Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Strong interpersonal with the ability to deal effectively with a diversity of people. Ability to research, analyze and interpret data, determine implications, and provide recommendations Ability to maintain accuracy and attention to detail. Must be able to adapt and be flexible. Ability to work effectively independently and in a team environment. Physical ability to perform the duties of the job - fit with excellent stamina, able to perform work for extended periods of time in any weather conditions. Ability to effectively use MS Office at an intermediate level. (e.g., MS Word/Excel, Email, Internet) Must have valid Class 5 Driver's License. The 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 workplace.accessibility@ubc.ca.
