Research Assistant 2

Job summary

Perform established laboratory procedures and research experiments according to written protocols, and record results, including through computer data entry. Maintain cell lines, primary cultures, test materials, products, supplies, and equipment; provide input on procedure modifications and demonstrate methods to less experienced assistants when assigned.

Job details

Kelowna, Canada Temporary,Full-Time Apply Save job Program Share on social media Category Research Requisition number 205635E Date posted 10/16/2026 Job Summary In accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values, and strategic directions of Provincial Health Services Authority patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at PHSA, and as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.These are fully qualified working level positions. Incumbents have directly related laboratory experience and familiarity with specific research programs and methodologies of the hiring laboratory. They work under supervision and perform experiments by following established laboratory procedures. They report to the Department Head, Principal Investigator, or designate. Duties/Accountabilities Performs a variety of established technical procedures according to written protocols. Performs experiments by following established laboratory procedures according to written protocols. Records results, including computer data entry. Provides input regarding modification of procedures as requested by the Department Head, Principal Investigator, or designate. Maintains and stores cell lines and primary cultures. Maintains and stores test materials and products. Maintains inventory of laboratory supplies and equipment. May demonstrate work methods or procedures to less experienced assistants as designated. Qualifications A level of education, training, and experience equivalent to graduation from a recognized Bachelor’s program in an appropriate discipline (e.g. Bachelor of Science); plus two (2) years of recent related experience in a research laboratory. Apply Save job Back to search result SVG Internal job portal Current employees must apply through the internal job portal (link is external) . 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What you’ll do

Perform established laboratory procedures and research experiments according to written protocols, and record results, including through computer data entry. Maintain cell lines, primary cultures, test materials, products, supplies, and equipment; provide input on procedure modifications and demonstrate methods to less experienced assistants when assigned.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor’s degree in an appropriate discipline, such as a Bachelor of Science, or equivalent education, training, and experience. Requires two years of recent related research laboratory experience.

Listed skills

• Health · Preferred
• materials · Preferred
• email · Preferred
• management · Preferred
• safety · Preferred
• Administrative · Preferred
• discipline · Preferred
• staff · Preferred
• Training · Preferred
• Clinical care · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Data analysis · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Laboratory Procedures
• Research Experiments
• Following Written Protocols
• Recording Results
• Computer Data Entry
• Cell Line Maintenance
• Primary Culture Maintenance
• Laboratory Inventory Management
• Laboratory Equipment Maintenance
• Research Methodologies

Job areas

• Science & Research
• Healthcare

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