Laboratory Assistant

Updated: 8 days ago
Location: Vancouver UBC, BRITISH COLUMBIA
Job Type: PartTime

Staff - Non Union


Job Category
Non Union Technicians and Research Assistants


Job Profile
Non Union Salaried - Laboratory Assistant


Job Title
Laboratory Assistant


Department
Bedaiwy Laboratory | Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology | Faculty of Medicine


Compensation Range
$3,307.58 - $3,708.03 CAD Monthly


Posting End Date
April 24, 2024

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the Posting End Date above.

Job End Date

Oct 30, 2024

This position is expected to be filled by promotion/reassignment and is included here to inform you of its vacancy at the University.

This position is located within a health-care facility, therefore, the successful candidate will be required to provide verification of full vaccination against Covid-19 provided prior to the start date, as required by a provincial health mandate.

This offer is conditional upon successful completion of a Criminal Record Check.

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
The primary focus of this position will be providing support for the Bedaiwy research lab at BC Women’s Hospital in the context of data management.
Organizational Status
The laboratory assistant will be supervised by and report directly to the lab supervisor Dr. Mohamed Bedaiwy.
Work Performed
The laboratory assistant will be responsible for assisting in data entry and assisting other team members as needed.
Consequence of Error/Judgement
The aboratory assistant ensures protocols are adhered to. Unusual problems are referred to the Principal Investigator Dr.   Bedaiwy.
Supervision Received
Work will be done under direct supervision of the lab supervisor, Dr. Bedaiwy.
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

- Health sciences research experience preferred.

- Knowledge of research environment an asset.

- Exceptional organizational and interpersonal skills.

- Ability to effectively use MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, Adobe, Skype, SPSS and REDCap at an intermediate level. 

- Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and priorities. 

- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

- Ability to maintain accuracy and attention to detail.

- Ability to work effectively independently and in a team environment.



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