Research Assistant /Technician 2
About the role
Staff - Non Union
Job Category
Non Union Technicians and Research Assistants
Job Profile
Non Union Salaried - Research Assistant /Technician 2
Job Title
Research Assistant /Technician 2
Department
Gross Anatomy Laboratory | Department of Cellular and Physiological Sciences | Faculty of Medicine
Compensation Range
$4,333.86 - $5,155.61 CAD Monthly
Posting End Date
August 7, 2025
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.
Job End Date
August 17, 2026
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
Under supervision of Gross Lab Manager, employee will provide support in the Gross Anatomy laboratory and other Gross Anatomy teaching areas.
Organizational Status
Employee works from oral and written instructions or schedule and will report to Gross Anatomy Lab Manager to discuss new and unusual problems.
Work Performed
Clerical/Office
- Update body program databases with new donor information, rejected donations, and donor inquiries
- Maintain accurate records for body program registration, send body program correspondence, and assist with daily functioning of the body program office
Technical/Lab
- Repair skeletons and anatomical models, maintain and organize student bone collection and prosected specimens; cataloguing these collections
- Inventory and maintenance of prosection collection for Gross Anatomy teaching labs
- Assist with lab set-up and clean-up, lab demonstrations, exam set-up, and exam clean-up
- Other duties in the plastination lab, Gross Anatomy Lab, morgue, and Multi-Purpose Lab as may be required by the Department
- Receive bodies and prepare, embalm and store
- Move cadavers into coolers and onto dissecting tables; move dissecting tables and other lab equipment
- Accurate and prompt data entry to update cadaver and specimen databases
- Collect, ship, and document cadaver serology samples
- Maintain Gross Anatomy medical student laboratories, morgue and dissecting areas including: cleaning cadaver trays, counters, sinks, commodes and laboratory floors as required; washing instruments; tidying rooms; replacing, organizing supplies; putting away specimens; making solutions.
- Order supplies and equipment for the Gross Anatomy teaching labs, morgue, and plastination lab
- Box cadavers for shipment to distributed sites, VGH hospital sites, or funeral home for cremation
- Assist instructors during student laboratories sessions and external workshops.
- Perform minor maintenance in the lab if required.
Consequence of Error/Judgement
Follows procedures and protocols as outlined by supervisor. Unusual problems are referred to supervisors. Wrongful judgment and error will have a high negative impact on the medical program.
Supervision Received
Gross Lab Manager is the supervisor for managing daily routine tasks. Overall responsibility is provided by the Department Head. Daily duties may be carried out without supervision. Supervision may occur when changes in procedures are introduced, and when any additional training or direction are required.
Supervision Given
None
Minimum Qualifications
Completion of a relevant technical program or a university degree in a relevant discipline and a minimum three years 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
Preferred Qualifications
- Anatomy background highly recommended.
- Proven ability to carry out moderately complex procedures without supervision. Experience in handling cadavers.
- Good communication skills required in dealing with coworkers, faculty, and students.
- Discretion in dealing with Body Donor Program.
- Effective oral and written communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
- Computer experience required.
Research Assistant /Technician 2
About the role
Staff - Non Union
Job Category
Non Union Technicians and Research Assistants
Job Profile
Non Union Salaried - Research Assistant /Technician 2
Job Title
Research Assistant /Technician 2
Department
Gross Anatomy Laboratory | Department of Cellular and Physiological Sciences | Faculty of Medicine
Compensation Range
$4,333.86 - $5,155.61 CAD Monthly
Posting End Date
August 7, 2025
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.
Job End Date
August 17, 2026
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
Under supervision of Gross Lab Manager, employee will provide support in the Gross Anatomy laboratory and other Gross Anatomy teaching areas.
Organizational Status
Employee works from oral and written instructions or schedule and will report to Gross Anatomy Lab Manager to discuss new and unusual problems.
Work Performed
Clerical/Office
- Update body program databases with new donor information, rejected donations, and donor inquiries
- Maintain accurate records for body program registration, send body program correspondence, and assist with daily functioning of the body program office
Technical/Lab
- Repair skeletons and anatomical models, maintain and organize student bone collection and prosected specimens; cataloguing these collections
- Inventory and maintenance of prosection collection for Gross Anatomy teaching labs
- Assist with lab set-up and clean-up, lab demonstrations, exam set-up, and exam clean-up
- Other duties in the plastination lab, Gross Anatomy Lab, morgue, and Multi-Purpose Lab as may be required by the Department
- Receive bodies and prepare, embalm and store
- Move cadavers into coolers and onto dissecting tables; move dissecting tables and other lab equipment
- Accurate and prompt data entry to update cadaver and specimen databases
- Collect, ship, and document cadaver serology samples
- Maintain Gross Anatomy medical student laboratories, morgue and dissecting areas including: cleaning cadaver trays, counters, sinks, commodes and laboratory floors as required; washing instruments; tidying rooms; replacing, organizing supplies; putting away specimens; making solutions.
- Order supplies and equipment for the Gross Anatomy teaching labs, morgue, and plastination lab
- Box cadavers for shipment to distributed sites, VGH hospital sites, or funeral home for cremation
- Assist instructors during student laboratories sessions and external workshops.
- Perform minor maintenance in the lab if required.
Consequence of Error/Judgement
Follows procedures and protocols as outlined by supervisor. Unusual problems are referred to supervisors. Wrongful judgment and error will have a high negative impact on the medical program.
Supervision Received
Gross Lab Manager is the supervisor for managing daily routine tasks. Overall responsibility is provided by the Department Head. Daily duties may be carried out without supervision. Supervision may occur when changes in procedures are introduced, and when any additional training or direction are required.
Supervision Given
None
Minimum Qualifications
Completion of a relevant technical program or a university degree in a relevant discipline and a minimum three years 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
Preferred Qualifications
- Anatomy background highly recommended.
- Proven ability to carry out moderately complex procedures without supervision. Experience in handling cadavers.
- Good communication skills required in dealing with coworkers, faculty, and students.
- Discretion in dealing with Body Donor Program.
- Effective oral and written communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
- Computer experience required.