Laboratory Assistant

Job Title
Laboratory Assistant

Job Category
CUPE 116

Job Profile
CUPE 116 Salaried - Laboratory Assistant

Job Family Group
Staff - Union

Department
Yang | Department of Civil Engineering | Faculty of Applied Science

Compensation Range
$3,649.00 - $3,869.00 CAD Monthly

Job End Date
April 30, 2028

Posting End Date
November 5, 2026
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.

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
To assist with laboratory tasks related to research activities within the Civil Engineering Workshop.

Organizational Status
The Lab Assistant reports to the Head Engineering Technician in-charge and interacts with graduate students and other research assistants in the team.

Work Performed
The research assistant will assist graduate students in testing novel structural system, specimen preparation and help them in performing simple tests. He/she will also be responsible in keeping the laboratory clean and ensuring that all equipment in the laboratory are properly stored and in working order.

Consequence of Error/Judgement
Errors in performing tests and data recording and entry harm the projects.

Supervision Received
Supervised by Head Engineering Technician in-charge.

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
Experience working in Workshop testing or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Preference will be given to those with a Bachelors and/or Master s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering and with relevant laboratory experience. Training for specific laboratory tests and tasks will be provided on the job. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Ability to gather, record, and organize information. Ability to effectively use MS Word for Windows and MS Excel. Ability to work effectively independently and in a team environment.