Staff - Union Job Category CUPE 116 Job Profile CUPE 116 Salaried - Laboratory Assistant Job Title Lab Assistant (Samuels lab) Department Research | Samuels Lab | Department of Botany | Faculty of Science Compensation Range $3,440.00 - $3,647.00 CAD Monthly Posting End Date December 9, 2025 Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date. Job End Date April 30, 2026 This is a part-time position at FTE 30%. Total 11.25 hours a week. The compensation will be prorated to FTE 30%. 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 Organizational Status The Lab Assistant will report to the PI, Dr. Lacey Samuels. Work Performed Cleans and sterilizes glassware. Performs laboratory clean up tasks. Assists in basic maintenance of lab teaching equipment. Assists in stocking supplies and updating inventory. Assists in routine sorting of samples. Prepares media and other simple preparation tasks. Carries out any other related duties as required in keeping with the qualifications and requirements of positions in this classification. Consequence of Error/Judgement All work being done will be under close supervision by the Principle Investigator, and all decisions about experimental procedures will be made in cohort with the Principle Investigator. Supervision Received All work being done will be under close supervision by the Principle Investigator, and all decisions about experimental procedures will be made in cohort with the Principle Investigator. Supervision Given None. Minimum Qualifications High school graduation 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 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.
