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Catégorie : Part time

Industrie : Educational Services

Employeur : University of British Columbia

Staff - Non Union

Job Category

Non Union Technicians and Research Assistants

Job Profile

Non Union Hourly - Laboratory Assistant

Job Title

Laboratory Assistant

Department

Goldowitz Laboratory | Centre for Molecular Medicine and Therapeutics | Faculty of Medicine

Compensation Range

$20.96 - $23.50 CAD Hourly

Posting End Date

April 21, 2026

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.

Job End Date

April 30, 2027

 

 

 

 

This position is expected to be filled by promotion/reassignment and is included here to inform you of its vacancy at the University.

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
The Library of Lived Experience: Neurodevelopmental Conditions in Childhood & Adolescence is a project being undertaken by Dr. Daniel Goldowitz, Senior Scientist at UBC’s Centre for Molecular Medicine and Therapeutics (CMMT) at BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute.

The Library of Lived Experience is a digital collection that centers the voices of individuals with neurodevelopmental conditions, giving their narratives equal weight to clinical and academic sources. Curated by those with lived experience, the library will feature a range of materials—from research studies to personal stories and creative works—highlighting diverse and underserved communities. This hourly position will support the initiative by assisting with community consultations and helping to identify key resources.

Organizational Status
This position will report to the Project Coordinator who receives direction from the PI, Dr. Daniel Goldowitz.

Work Performed

• Assist in building and organizing the digital library, including file management and cataloguing resources

• Assist in collecting, reviewing, and curating testimonies and materials from individuals with lived experience

• Assists with conducting literature and internet searches to gather diverse and relevant content

• Supports outreach efforts to engage potential contributors and participants

• Help with consultations, follow-ups, and translating feedback into usable resources

• Attend virtual meetings, take minutes, and support follow-up on action items

• Assist in maintaining databases of contacts and contributors

• Assist in setting project timelines and tracking progress

Consequence of Error/Judgement
Errors in judgment or execution of duties could compromise the integrity of the research, lead to loss of data, negatively impact study participants, or result in financial loss.

Supervision Received
Works closely with the PI and PC with direction, but also with opportunity for independent, self-directed effort. The hire will engage in weekly meetings with the PI and PC to both provide and receive feedback, and to have the opportunity to address any concerns that may arise. The hire will be supported and mentored throughout their work term and encouraged to suggest directions for their learning in ways that support their goals.

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

Capacity to connect and empathize effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds
• Excellent active listening skills to better understand the needs of project participants
• Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own, ensuring that everyone feels welcome and valued, and actively working against discrimination and bias
• Commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge and skills related to equity, diversity & inclusion
• Resourceful, adaptable, flexible, highly organized, able to think creatively and work collaboratively
• Self-directed and also able to work independently, completing tasks without daily oversight
• Familiarity with online research techniques using keyword searches and evaluating sources
• Adept at using video-conferencing and MS Office
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• High level of awareness of ethical conduct and privacy/confidentiality in healthcare
• Background in Library, Archival, and Information Studies would be beneficial
• Experience working with children, youth and families would be valuable, especially with children with neurodevelopmental conditions and their parents