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 June 4, 2026 Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date. Job End Date June 21, 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 Under supervision of Gross Lab Senior Technician, employee will provide support in the Gross Anatomy Laboratory (GAL) and other Gross Anatomy teaching areas. The candidate will work closely with Gross Anatomy Teaching faculty to ensure smooth operation of the courses and programs. Organizational Status Employee works from oral, written instructions as well as GAL regular work schedule and will work closely with the Gross Anatomy Lab Senior Technician/Team Lead to discuss new and unusual problems. Work Performed 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. Responsible for the maintenance of Multipurpose Lab before and after scheduled teaching, including setup and clean up of the tables, trays, specimen storage area, Other duties in the maintenance of plastination lab, Gross Anatomy Lab, morgue, and Multi-Purpose Lab as required. Receive bodies and prepare, embalm and store, with the assistance of senior technician. 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 cadaveric serology samples Maintain Gross Anatomy medical student laboratories, morgue, and dissecting areas including: cleaning cadaver trays, counters, sinks, commodes and laboratory floors as required; cleaning coolers and freezers, 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 as required. Carries out any other related duties as required in keeping with the qualifications and requirements of positions in this classification. 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 High school graduation, some additional training in a related field and a minimum two 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. Ability to lift up to 50lbs. Computer experience required. 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. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. If you have any accommodation or accessibility needs during the job application process, please contact the Centre for Workplace Accessibility at workplace.accessibility@ubc.ca.