Staff - Union Job Category CUPE 116 Job Profile CUPE 116 Salaried - Research Assistant /Technician 1 Job Title Research Technician - O'Connor lab Department Research | O'Connor | Department of Zoology | Faculty of Science Compensation Range $4,147.00 - $4,350.00 CAD Monthly Posting End Date October 15, 2025 Note: 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 O’Connor 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 O’Connor. The applicant will work closely with other members of the research team including Post-Doctoral Fellows and 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 one’s 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 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.
