Laboratory Assistant

Staff - Non Union

Job Category

Non Union Technicians and Research Assistants

Job Profile

Non Union Salaried - Laboratory Assistant

Job Title

Laboratory Assistant

Department

John Peter Laboratory | Department of Cellular and Physiological Sciences | Faculty of Medicine

Compensation Range

$3,509.01 - $3,933.85 CAD Monthly

Posting End Date

July 13, 2026

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

Job End Date

July 10, 2026

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

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Job Summary

The John-Peter Laboratory, in the Department of Cellular & Physiological Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, at the University of British Columbia will be looking to hire a Laboratory Assistant to join the team.

Organizational Status

The Laboratory Assistant will report directly to the Principal Investigator, Dr. John-Peter. The lab focuses on understanding the molecular mechanisms that drive lipid trafficking between organelles. Combining genetic, biochemical, imaging and lipidomics-based approaches, the team investigates how these lipid transport processes contribute to membrane biogenesis, organelle identity, and cellular homeostasis.

Work Performed

• Assists with routine laboratory tasks, including ordering reagents, preparing media, and performing associated procedures.

• Provides administrative support such as tracking expenses and filing expense reports.

• Assists students with specific experimental tasks, including cloning and biochemical experiments.

• Performs other related duties as required, consistent with the qualifications and requirements of positions in this classification.

Consequence of Error/Judgement

Not exercised at this level.

Supervision Received

Works under direct supervision, from oral instructions and to established procedures.

Supervision Given

None

Minimum Qualifications

High school graduation or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Prior experience with maintaining day-to-day operations in the lab. High degree of motivation, enthusiasm, organization, and initiative. Ability to work independently and with other lab personnel. Effective oral and written communication. Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of experiments/data analysis.