BCIT\xe2\x80\x99s School of Health Sciences is hiring for a part-time studies ( PTS ) Laboratory Assistant, Biotechnology position (105 hours, May 1st \xe2\x80\x93 May 19th). The successful candidate will provide technical support in the laboratory to the instructor for an Animal Cell Culture microcredential (XBIO 4010 and XBIO 4020). Candidates must have experience with culturing, maintaining and manipulating animal cells following pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry standards. They must be able to follow typical protocols for animal cell culture and work efficiently within a biosafety cabinet under the direction of the instructor.


Duties & Responsibilities

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

The animal cell culture microcredential is a 2-week long, intensive laboratory training course with 45 hours of hands-on (in person) training of 10 trainees over 10 in-person lab days. The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Growing animal cell lines and preparing cell culture media and other laboratory reagents prior to the start of the microcredential (May 1st \xe2\x80\x93 May 5th) under the guidance of the instructor.
• Daily preparation of any required cell lines and laboratory reagents for the duration of the microcredential (May 8th \xe2\x80\x93 May 19th).
• Continued maintenance of animal cell lines over the 3-week period.
• Continuously observing, assisting and providing feedback to trainees while they perform animal cell culture and other laboratory techniques.
• Participating in evaluating trainee competency in animal cell culture during a final practical exam.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS :

• A B.Sc. degree, Associate degree, or Diploma in a life sciences field such as Cell Biology, Immunology, Molecular Biology or Biochemistry.
• Minimum of 2 total years of experience in animal cell culture using good aseptic technique acquired from recent work in the biotechnology industry or an academic research lab or from recent intensive training in animal cell culture in an undergraduate program.
• Ability to work efficiently and aseptically in a biosafety cabinet following animal cell culture protocols.
• Ability to make basic laboratory math calculations and perform other routine life sciences laboratory tasks such as aliquoting reagents.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills in the laboratory, and ability to closely follow written and oral instructions.
• Professional attitude which stresses commitment, collaboration, responsibility for professional growth, open-mindedness and flexibility.

Additional Information

Benefits \xe2\x80\x93 Why you\xe2\x80\x99d love working with us

• Competitive pay
• Minimum of twenty-five days of vacation (or more, depending on your position)
• Competitive employer-paid extended health and dental plan \xe2\x80\x93 take a look at our benefit plans!
• Defined benefit pension plan with employer contributions
• Professional Development funds and resources
• Access to most BCIT Flexible Learning courses free of charge
• Wellness and Employee Assistance programs
• Complimentary membership with free access to the Fitness Centre, Gymnasium, and more

BCIT values diverse experiences, ideas, cultures and perspectives and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from members of all groups experiencing barriers to equity. If you require accessibility accommodations during any part of the application or hiring process, please contact RecruitmentAssistant@bcit.ca so we can best support you. Please note that all applications must be submitted via the careers page portal, email applications will not be accepted.

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Salary Range
$51.47 per contact hour.


Additional Salary Information
Salary prorated based on percentage and term of appointment. Salary based on education, experience and placement criteria as outlined in the Collective Agreement.


Position Details



Posting Category
Part-time Studies Faculty


School/Service Area
SOHS Lab Sciences and Health Protection


Campus Location
Burnaby campus


Bargaining Unit
BCIT Faculty and Staff Association (FSA)


Job Status
Part-Time Studies


Full-Time/Part-Time
Part-Time


Number of Vacancies



Anticipated Start Date
05/01/2023


Anticipated End Date
05/19/2023


Competition Information



Competition Number
23FSA239


Competition Open Date
03/04/2023


Competition Close Date
03/25/2023


Open Until Filled?