Role overview

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Job Title:
Research Assistant

Employee Group:
CUPE

Employee Type:
Temporary (Fixed Term)

Start Date:
Monday, November 2 2026

End Date (if applicable):
Friday, December 31 2027

Job Summary:
Reporting to the Manager and under the project direction of a research supervisor, the Research Assistant takes specific responsibilities, provides support and contributes to research programs and/or projects. The focus of the position is applied research work related to a specific project, and/or performing specific tasks within a research program and/or project initiative. This may include working with single or multiple stakeholders, single or several project deliverables, and the use of instrumentation and/or software.

Job Description:

Duties & Responsibilities:

While the Research Assistant contributes to the research project in many ways, typical responsibilities may include the following:

Performs analysis/develop software/conduct interviews as directed by the Research Supervisor and/or Research Associate.
Accurately and consistently records and analyzes results or transcriptions and procedures.
Assists with preparation of written reports, academic papers, and conference or community presentations.
Analyzes experimental data/software performance/survey results.
Communicates results in written and oral reports.
Performs literature searches and summarizes results.
Contributes to the information for control and back up.
Maintains the working environment including anticipating and ordering supplies.
Operates and performs routine maintenance on advanced equipment/software/survey tools.
Train and assist students with performing data gathering activities as directed by supervisor or other research team members.
Maintain and evaluate work environment safety
Performs other related project duties as assigned.

Qualifications Required:

Education & Experience

Completion of minimum two (2) years of post-secondary studies related to the field of inquiry.
Minimum one (1) years’ related research or lab assistance experience.
Sound experience performing laboratory analysis and utilizing research software/analysis tool in field of inquiry
Experience preparing written reports.

Skills & Abilities

Basic skills related to the field of inquiry (e.g. interview skills, lab skills, programming skills)
Excellent written and verbal communication.
Ability to work cooperatively with all members of the College community including faculty researcher, staff, and students and provide leadership in information gathering and analysis.
Ability to prioritize and manage a variety of multiple short and long-term concurrent projects with minimal supervision and high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
General knowledge of the requirements to adhere to regulatory and College policies regarding access to, use of, and release of confidential information.
Ability to exercise a high level of initiative and accountability.
Ability to physically perform the duties of the position and meet work performance standards set by the College.
Aptitude to learn new processes or instrument use.
Intermediate computer skills and proficiency using computer applications such as MS Office applications, email and web browsers, and various related lab tools and software.

Additional Info:

Additional Requirements: The successful candidate will use complex in vitro models to evaluate the efficacy, toxicity, and cellular uptake of novel therapeutic formulations. The position requires experience with mammalian cell culture, specifically with complex in vitro systems (3D cultures, primary cells, co-cultures, or stem cell-derived organoids).

Hours & Days of Work: Hours and days of work may vary, Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm.

Why Join Langara?

At Langara College, we support the College’s vision of promoting wellness and fostering personal and professional growth for our employees. We are dedicated to embracing, honouring, and advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion, while offering a competitive and inclusive benefits package that reflects our commitment to overall health, financial security, and work-life balance.

Eligibility and entitlements may vary based on the employment group, and if the position is temporary, part-time, or casual

We offer the following benefits:

Extensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Hybrid-work program for eligible positions

Generous vacation package plus paid time off during college winter closure (1 week in December)

Employer paid defined benefit pension plan

Potential eligibility for educational, training, and developmental programs

Access to on-site daycare subject to availability

Tuition waivers for courses at Langara College, subject to space availability

Course/program tuition reimbursements

Wellness classes and campus engagement events

Salary Range:
$30.74 - $35.10 per hour

Pay Grade:
CUPE Paygrade 21

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
17.5

Hours may vary according to the needs of the department.

Compressed Workweek (Fortnight):
No

Closing Date:
Wednesday, October 28 2026

People and Culture is committed to embracing, honoring, and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workplace. We remain dedicated to focusing our efforts on creating an inclusive employee community that fosters a sense of safety and belonging for everyone. We humbly acknowledge that we are just beginning our journey, which includes engaging in our own internal learning and creating a data-driven action plan that supports the integration of EDI practice into the work of People and Culture and the work we do with employees and leaders. Langara College welcomes applications from everyone including people from groups that are experiencing inequity including, but not limited to, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ 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 contact us.

If you were a temporary employee with CUPE Local 15 at Langara College who has worked within the last five (5) months of the closing date on this posting, please contact our recruitment team if you meet the criteria for internal status (850 hours worked) as per Article III.7.g in the CUPE Collective Agreement. Please quote the job requisition title and number with your previous employee ID and last day worked at the College. Please do not email if you worked at the College more than 5 months ago or if you worked in a different union.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide proof of educational and professional credentials noted on their resume. In addition, those shortlisted with international credentials must have their education credentials evaluated through WES (World Education Services) and provide Langara College, People & Culture document evaluation access for employment purposes.

We thank you for your interest in Langara College and for taking the time to complete an application. Only complete applications will be reviewed. Please be advised that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted due to the number of applications received.

Langara is committed to enhancing our diverse workforce.