Staff - Union Job Category CUPE 116 Job Profile CUPE 116 Hourly - Research Assistant /Technician 1 Job Title Laboratory Assistant Department Research | Chritz | Department of Earth and Ocean Sciences | Faculty of Science Compensation Range $25.52 - $26.77 CAD Hourly Posting End Date September 24, 2025 Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date. Job End Date September 1, 2027 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 This position will support the activities within the stable isotope facility housed within PCIGR in the Department of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences at UBC. This facility primarily serves on campus researchers, as well as providing analytical services to government and academic clients. We seek an individual who will assist with day-to-day laboratory functioning, which includes basic lab tasks such as checking the operational status of instruments, maintaining a clean lab space, managing lab visitors and students, and inventory. This person will also perform tasks specific to the stable isotope facility, such as preparing diverse biological and geological samples for stable isotope analysis, weighing samples and standards on a microbalance, running samples on a mass spectrometer, and performing regular maintenance on our instruments. Preference will be given to candidates with this experience. Organizational Status Reports to Dr. Kendra Chritz Work Performed Prepare and weigh samples and standards for stable isotope analysis following procedures outlined by clients of the lab. Manage chemical and gas inventory and stock, including making fresh stock solution and phosphoric acid for carbonate anlaysis Conduct and perform weekly maintenance checks of the isotope ratio mass spectrometers (IRMS), including checking and/or changing oil in roughing pumps, changing compressed gas tanks, performing stability and linearity tests, etc. Patriciate in maintenance of IRMS alongside other lab personnel, such as source filament replacement or cleaning, elemental analyzer column replacement Organize and keep track of sample permits and samples stored in the lab Maintain safety, organization and permit compliance of the IRMS and prep lab space Consequence of Error/Judgement Errors in the preparation and weighing of samples or standards may result in inaccurate data, undermining the validity of research outcomes. Supervision Received Works under direct supervision of Dr. Kendra Chritz 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 and work with diverse groups of people - Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in natural sciences field (Environmental Sciences, Geology, Biology, Zoology, Botany, Chemistry, etc), as well as previous experience with stable isotope analysis. Preference will be given to candidates with prior laboratory experience in stable isotope mass spectrometry. The University of British Columbia is a global centre for research and teaching, consistently ranked among the top 20 public universities globally. A large part of what makes us unique is the community of engaged students, faculty, and staff who are collectively committed to shaping a better world. Recognized as a leading employer in British Columbia and Canada, UBC supports inspired students, faculty and staff on their journey of discovery, and challenges them to realize their greatest potential. New ideas, changing infrastructure, innovative technology, and fresh approaches are opening up possibilities for the future of research, teaching, and work. Are you ready to embrace the future together? Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, and/or Indigenous person. 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