Research Assistant - Vancouver, Canada - University of British Columbia

University of British Columbia

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Vancouver, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Description

Staff - Non Union

Job Category

Non Union Technicians and Research Assistants

Job Profile

Non Union Salaried - Research Assistant /Technician 3

Job Title

Research Assistant /Technician 3

Department

Gross Anatomy Laboratory | Department of Cellular and Physiological Sciences | Faculty of Medicine

Compensation Range

$3, $4,703.83 CAD Monthly

Posting End Date

May 18, 2023

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

Job End Date

May 11, 2024

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

Under supervision of Gross Lab Manager, employee will provide support in the Gross Anatomy laboratory and other Gross Anatomy teaching areas.

Organizational Status

Employee works from oral and written instructions or schedule and will report to Gross Anatomy Lab Manager to discuss new and unusual problems.

Work Performed

Regular Duties:

Prosect and plastinate specimens under direction of the Prosector and Lab Manager
Repair skeletons and anatomical models, maintain and organize student bone collection and prosected specimens; cataloguing these collections
Identify and prioritize specimen acquisition and allocation for the plastination lab
Inventory and maintenance of prosection collection for Gross Anatomy teaching labs including prioritizing replacement of specimens and liaising with distributed site staff to determine their specimen needs
Routine maintenance and cleaning of plastination pumps and equipment, and all other work areas
Assist with lab setup and cleanup, lab demonstrations, exam setup, and exam cleanup
Other duties in the plastination lab, Gross Anatomy Lab, morgue, and Multi-Purpose Lab as may be required by the Department

Duties performed as needed based on workload and available staff:

Receive bodies and prepare, embalm and store
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 cadaver serology samples
Maintain Gross Anatomy medical student laboratories, morgue and dissecting areas including: cleaning cadaver trays, counters, sinks, commodes and laboratory floors as required; washing instruments; tidying rooms; replacing, organizing supplies; putting away specimens; making solutions.
Optimize and develop new methods/techniques for embalming.
Box cadavers for shipment to distributed sites, VGH workshop sites, or funeral home for cremation
Assist instructors during student laboratories sessions and external workshops.
Perform minor maintenance in the lab if required.

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

Assists with training of new employees within the program, and facilitates operation of the Gross Anatomy Lab during teaching sessions and workshops.

Minimum Qualifications

Completion of a relevant technical program or a university degree in a relevant discipline and a minimum three 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 students and public.- 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.- Computer experience required.