Research Assistant /Technician 1

University of British Columbia•Vancouver, BC

3d•CA$4,147 - CA$4,350•Onsite

About The Position

The technician will be responsible for daily standard animal and microbial culturing, as well as general lab maintenance. Duties will also include contributing to experiments in the lab. The Research Assistant/Technician will report directly to the Principal Investigator and the Lab Manager. They will work in collaboration with graduate students, undergraduate students, and postdoctoral fellows on the research project.

Requirements

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
Knowledge of laboratory safety procedures and sterile techniques is required.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to deal with a diversity of people in a calm, courteous, and effective manner.
Ability to work effectively independently and in a team environment.
Physical ability to perform the duties of the job. (e.g., lifting, standing).
Ability to work using own initiative and prioritize own workload.
Work as part of a team and communicate and collaborate effectively with others.
Possess organizational and time management skills.
Self-motivated and hard working.
Capable of multi-tasking efficiently.