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The University of British Columbia

Laboratory Assistant

Vancouver, BC, Canada

$3,649 to $3,869 CAD / month · Full-time

Within 25 km of Burnaby · About 12.2 km from the city centre

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Job details

Pay: $3,649 to $3,869 CAD / month
Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Nov 28, 2026
Posted: Oct 29, 2026

Original job description

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.

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Responsibilities

Assist graduate students with preparing specimens and conducting simple tests on novel structural systems. Keep the laboratory clean and ensure equipment is properly stored and in working order, while accurately recording and entering test data.

Requirements

High school graduation or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required; workshop testing experience is preferred. A bachelor's or master's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering and relevant laboratory experience are preferred, along with effective communication, information organization, and Microsoft Word and Excel skills.

Skills

Laboratory Testing
Specimen Preparation
Structural Testing
Test Data Recording
Data Organization
Laboratory Equipment Maintenance
Laboratory Housekeeping
Written Communication
Verbal Communication
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Independent Work
Teamwork

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Keywords

Civil Engineering
Structural Engineering
Laboratory Assistant
Civil Engineering Workshop
Laboratory Testing
Workshop Testing
Structural Systems
Specimen Preparation
Simple Tests
Test Data Recording
Data Entry
Laboratory Equipment
Equipment Storage
Equipment Maintenance
Laboratory Housekeeping
Graduate Students
Research Activities
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Equity, Diversity, And Inclusion

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