Laboratory Assistant

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

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Full-time monthly salary range for this position is $3,406.81 to $ 3,544.29.

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 Description Summary
To work within the Biomedical Research Centre specific pathogen free animal unit in dirty cage wash and clean cage storage sanitizing all cage components and related equipment. Operation of mechanical cage, rack and bottle washers in accordance to unit Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) as well as guidelines defined by UBCs Animal Care Committee.

Organizational Status
Reports to the Manager and works closely with all other members of the animal unit.

Work Performed

Duties include:

• Operates cage washer, autoclave, generator, bedding disposal unit, and bottle washer.

• Scrapes, empties, cleans and disinfects cages. Refills cages and water for autoclaving.

• Full room and equipment sterilization as required by the Unit SOPs.

• Receives and stocks food, bedding and cleaning chemicals.

• Performs other related duties as required (Maintains stock room, updates management on supply levels, liaises with students and PIs, waste disposal, works to maintain the SPF standard of the facility).

• Heavy lifting required ( up to a maximum of 25kg). Job is physical in nature and employee needs to stand and/or move around through the majority of their shift.

Consequence of Error/Judgement

Failure to complete required cleaning and sterilizing protocols will result in contamination of the unit which will delay research results and publications and cause harm to the research animals.

Supervision Received
Operate independently, checking with supervisor when animal welfare is in question.

Supervision Given
May provide training and instruction to seasonal staff as required.

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

Prefer one year of related experience in a scientific research lab. Ability to work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines. Ability to work effectively independently and in a team environment. Familiarity maintaining a clean and sanitary environment for animals.

How to Apply

Candidates should provide a CV, names and contact information of 3 references, and a cover letter describing past achievements and future interests. Review of applications will begin after this job posting closes, and continue until the position is filled.

We respectfully acknowledge that the UBC Vancouver campus is located on the traditional, ancestral, unceded territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) people.

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, or Indigenous person.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.