Teaching, Safety and Operation Assistant

Staff - Non Union

Job Category

Non Union Technicians and Research Assistants

Job Profile

Non Union Salaried - Research Assistant /Technician 2

Job Title

Teaching Safety and Operation Assistant

Department

Student Workers Operations Support Faculty of Land and Food Systems

Compensation Range

$4333.86 - $5155.61 CAD Monthly

Posting End Date

January 18 2026

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

Job End Date

March 31 2026

Please include cover letter with resume. This position is a P/T 60% term position (Mon-Wed) with possible extension.

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 assists the faculty technicians with teaching safety and operational duties. The position supports faculty members teaching assistants and students in the Faculty of Land and Food Systems under the general supervision of the faculty technicians. Responsibilities include preparing lab materials for undergraduate and graduate courses setting up and cleaning up for lab sessions helping students during their laboratory exercises as needed demonstrating the proper operations of equipment providing assistance with faculty safety initiatives such as training materials and records safety data sheets updates in Quartzy etc as well as helping with operational duties as needed.

Organizational Status
Reports to the Education / Research Support Technician providing teaching lab equipment support safety and operational assistance to faculty members and students. This position indirectly assists teaching assistants for the undergraduate labs.

Work Performed
Prepares materials such as food samples chemical solutions microbiological media and glassware required for teaching lab sessions.

Assist with setting up and cleaning up for labs including but not limited to samples supplies reagents and equipment.

Supports the use of complex equipment and techniques used in undergraduate teaching labs. This includes spectrophotometer freeze-dryer Kjeldahl Leco Goldfish extractor Brookfield viscometer 2 texture analyzer aseptic technique etc.

Supports the proper disposal of chemical and microbiological materials at the teaching labs.

Assists with periodic cleaning and general maintenance of supplies and equipment in working condition at the teaching lab.

Assists with chemical inventory upkeep and safety data sheets updates in Quartzy.

Helps with updating safety training materials and training records

May provide additional support to faculty operational duties on an as needed basis.

Performs other related tasks as required.

Consequence of Error/Judgement
Works under the general supervision of the Faculty technician(s) in the areas of teaching laboratory operations safety initiatives and faculty operations in the FNH and MacMillan Buildings. Incorrect lab set up would adversely affect teaching. Safety issues related to use of equipment and handling of materials must be adhered to avoid serious injuries. GLP (good laboratory practices) must be maintained since human food is produced in the pilot plant. Errors in judgment could result in a negative impact on the student learning experience the programs and the faculty.

Supervision Received
Reports to the Education / Research Support Technician and receives

detailed instructions on the duties regularly.

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 ones own

- Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing ones own awareness knowledge and skills related to equity diversity and inclusion

Preferred Qualifications

University degree in Food Science or related discipline (e.g. Biochemistry Chemistry)

Experience working in a research or teaching laboratory is an asset.

Effective oral and written communication interpersonal and organizational skills.

Must be able to operate in a tight timeline and meet teaching needs

Must be flexible and able to prioritize workload

Must be attentive to details and be able to follow written protocols

Ability to interact and communicate well with others.

Ability to work independently and within a team environment

Computer experience at an intermediate level adept at learning new software/hardware.