Research Assistant - Service Costing Methodology Project (BC BTAC)

Okanagan College • Penticton, BC

4d • CA$18 - CA$24 • Hybrid

About The Position

The BC Beverage Technology Access Centre (BTAC) at Okanagan College is seeking a Research Assistant to support the development of a practical methodology for estimating the true cost of technical and laboratory services. This project aims to create a standardized framework that considers labour, equipment, consumables, and indirect costs to inform future service costing and pricing decisions. The ideal candidate is a motivated, detail-oriented student interested in applied research, business analysis, and process improvement.

Requirements

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience with Microsoft Excel (formulas, tables, and basic data analysis)
• Good organizational and time management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently while meeting regularly with the project supervisor

Nice To Haves

• Student interested in applied research, business analysis, and process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Conduct background research on costing methodologies used by laboratories, applied research centres, and service organizations.
• Review existing BC BTAC service information and pricing data.
• Identify and categorize the key cost components involved in service delivery.
• Assist in developing a standardized costing methodology.
• Create and test Excel-based costing tools and templates.
• Apply the methodology to a representative selection of services to validate the approach.
• Prepare a final report summarizing findings and recommendations.
• Present the final report to the project supervisor.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed