Research Assistant​/Technician

Research Assistant/Technician 1 page is loaded## Research Assistant/Technician 1locations:
UBC Vancouver Campus - Vancouver, BC, Canada time type:
Part time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
JR23238

Staff - Union### ##
** Job Category
** CUPE 116## Job Profile

CUPE 116 Hourly - Research Assistant /Technician 1### ##
** Job Title
** Research Assistant/Technician 1### ##
** Department
* * Research | Baron | Department of Psychology### ##
** Compensation Range**$25.52 - $26.77 CAD Hourly### ##
** Posting End Date
** January 15, 2026
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* Note:

** Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.
** Job End Date
** August 31, 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 Description Summary
** With direction from the supervisor, will perform routine research tasks. Assists with coordinating research studies, maintaining supplies, performing experiments, and acquiring and recording data.

** Organizational Status
** Works under the direction of the laboratory supervisor. Interacts with student researchers and other members of the research team.

** Work Performed
** Assists in organizing, preparing and running experiments, which includes photocopying and preparing forms.
Contacting and scheduling appointments with participants.
Running participants through experimental procedures; recording test data. All components follow set lab protocols.
Adheres to guidelines concerning the confidentiality and respectful treatment of results and participants.

** Consequence of Error/Judgement
** The applicant will be expected to behave in a professional manner in carrying out all duties. Work will be checked by faculty supervisor on a regular basis. There are only limited opportunities for exercising judgement or making decisions in this position. Errors may potentially result in the loss of otherwise useful data for the laboratory and the waste of money used to pay participants, and the slowing down of productivity in the laboratory.

** Supervision Received
** The lab director provides direct supervision. Written and/or verbal protocols for all procedures will be provided.

** Supervision Given
** None.

** Minimum Qualifications
** High School graduation and a minimum one year 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
** Bachelor's degree in biological or psychological science preferred. Previous experience in experimental psychology laboratories, including running populations of subjects, particularly children. Computer experience required MS Office, Adobe Suite, SPSS. Effective oral and written communication. Effective interpersonal and organizational skills. Ability to follow established guidelines and protocols. Ability to maintain accuracy and attention to detail. Ability to prioritize, multi-task and work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines.

Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
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