Student Assistant, Biology Labs - Competition ID: 4796

Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) is Canada’s only polytechnic university, proudly serving the South Fraser region for more than 40 years. With campuses in Surrey, Richmond, Langley, and Cloverdale, KPU is deeply connected to the communities it serves and to the diverse cultures, backgrounds, and lived experiences of its students. Through academic excellence, applied learning, innovation, and strong industry and community partnerships, KPU prepares students for meaningful futures. As an open-access university, KPU is powered by the people who live and work here. We believe every employee plays a meaningful role in supporting student learning and success. We are honoured to carry the name of the Kwantlen First Nation and are committed to equity, inclusion, reconciliation, and respectful relationships. As one of BC’s Top Employers, KPU is dedicated to fostering a supportive, inclusive, and engaged workplace where employees feel valued, connected to purpose, and empowered to make an impact. We invite you to explore your next career opportunity at KPU and discover how your work can contribute to a university where thought truly meets action. Competition ID: 4796 Internal Closing Date: August 24, 2026 External Closing Date: August 24, 2026 # of Openings: 1 Salary Information: Student Assistant Pay Scale Employment Type: Temporary Part Time Workplace Type: On-Site Travel Frequency: Employee Group: Student Assistant Days of Work (BCGEU): Hours of Work (BCGEU): Hours per Week (BCGEU): ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE This role reports to the Laboratory Technician. Summary The successful candidate for this position will not necessarily be required to perform all below duties in one shift. This position is designed to assist laboratory staff with tasks that are related to their job descriptions. Key Responsibilities Create an exhaustive lab material and equipment inventory to be maintained by lab staff Clean and organize labs and prep spaces as directed by lab staff Assist with care of live plants and animals Help organize materials for lab setups and tidy post-labs as required Qualifications Basic working knowledge of a lab and lab activities Basic knowledge of laboratory equipment and materials Good written and oral communication skills Ability to lift up to 30 lbs This position is reserved for KPU Students only. SALARY INFORMATION Student Assistants Are Paid As Per The Following Less than one year of post-secondary (less than 30 credits) – BC Minimum Wage One year of post-secondary (30-60 credits) – BC Minimum Wage plus 8% With a post-secondary diploma or degree – BC Minimum Wage plus 21% Total Rewards As a part of our total rewards offerings, KPU also offers extended health and dental benefits, healthcare spending account, generous vacation package, defined pension plan, parenthood top-up, sick leave, long-term disability, life insurance, professional development days, tuition waiver, inhouse training & development, inter-campus transportation, and more! Note: Eligibility requirements apply, benefits may vary depending on the employee group the position belongs to and whether the position offered is temporary or part-time. Visit https://www.kpu.ca/hr for more information on KPU’s workplace, culture and total rewards. Note to Applicants Kwantlen Polytechnic University welcomes and encourages applications from equity deserving groups and diverse experiences including, but not limited to, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, and members of the 2S/LGBTQIA+ community. If there are any barriers that you are experiencing or an accommodation that we can provide to support you through the application process, please reach out to us at [email protected]. Kwantlen Polytechnic University is committed to protecting the safety and welfare of employees, students, and the general public, and upholding the reputation and integrity of the University. For this reason, final applicants will be asked to undergo a background check. We thank all applicants for their interest in employment with KPU. Only candidates who are legally eligible to work in Canada will be considered; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The successful candidate will assist laboratory staff with tasks such as creating and maintaining equipment inventories and organizing lab spaces. Responsibilities also include the care of live plants and animals and assisting with lab setups and tidying.

Applicants must be current KPU students with a basic working knowledge of laboratory activities, equipment, and materials. Candidates should possess good communication skills and the ability to lift up to 30 lbs.

• Extended Health And Dental Benefits • Healthcare Spending Account • Vacation Package • Defined Pension Plan • Parenthood Top-up • Sick Leave • Long-term Disability • Life Insurance • Professional Development Days • Tuition Waiver • In-house Training & Development • Inter-campus Transportation

Relevées dans la description du poste. Confirmez les exigences importantes ci-dessus.

• Laboratory Inventory Management
• Lab Cleaning And Organization
• Plant And Animal Care
• Lab Setup
• Written Communication
• Oral Communication
• Physical Lifting

• Science & Research
• Education
• Administrative

Expérience minimale

0+ ans

Postuler avant le

16 sept. 2026

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

40 heures par semaine

Niveau d’expérience

Entry level