Staff - Union
Job Category
CUPE 116
Job Profile
CUPE 116 Hourly - Research Assistant /Technician 2
Job Title
Auxiliary ADaPT Technician
Department
Research | Speller | Department of Anthropology
Compensation Range
$28.90 - $31.63 CAD Hourly
Posting End Date
September 25, 2026
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.
Job End Date
August 30, 2027
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Job Summary The primary responsibility of the Ancient DNA and Proteins Technology (ADαPT) Technician (CUPE 116 Salaried - Research Assistant /Technician Level 2) is to provide day-to-day technical support for ADαPT laboratories, and equipment. This position requires secure chemical handling knowledge gained through experience working in a chemical or molecular lab. The incumbent must adhere to protocols provided to ADαPT by First Nation partners. The incumbent takes direction from the ADαPT Director (Camilla Speller) and plans and performs tasks relating to lab and equipment maintenance in the ADαPT Facility laboratories, including the Zoorchaeology by Mass Spectrometry (ZooMS) Lab, post-PCR Genetics Lab (EOS), and Ancient DNA (aDNA) Clean Lab. Regular tasks include operation, maintenance and calibration of laboratory and field equipment, and inventory and ordering support utilizing varied procedures. Tasks are assigned and discussed regular...
Organizational Status Relevant to tasks, the ADαPT Technician reports to the ADαPT Director. Work is supervised by the ADαPT Director and is reviewed in terms of achievement of general and specific goals.



The ADΑPT Technician performs most duties independently or with student assistants working under their supervision.
Work Performed The technician would be responsible for operating and maintaining laboratory and other equipment in ADαPT laboratory facilities in the Anthropology and Sociology building (ANSO), Museum of Anthropology (MOA), and Earth and Ocean Sciences building (EOS), and ensuring that laboratory safety procedures ...
Typical Duties This position involves operation, maintenance, and calibration of ADαPT laboratory equipment, and supplies receiving when required. The Technician:
Works effectively with ADαPT team to accomplish goals.
Participates in the overall maintenance of the ADαPT laboratories and equipment, including setting up, testing, operating and maintaining teaching and research laboratory and other equipment (e.g., PCR and qPCR amplifiers, electrophoresis gel docks, microscopes, balances, biosafety cabinets, centrifuges, etc.)
Provides training to undergraduate students and Work Learn students in the use of specialized equipment, techniques and procedures.
Presents equipment and maintenance updates at weekly ADαPT staff meetings and participates in laboratory meetings as needed.
Consequence of Error/Judgement Errors in the laboratory would result in the loss or contamination of samples, the vast majority of which have been collected from archaeological sites and ...
Supervision Received Works under supervision of the ADαPT Director, alongside other principal investigators in LOA. Receives detailed instructions on the assignment of new duties and thereafter only on new or unusual problems.
Supervision Given May train Work Learn students or ADαPT volunteers at lower classifications to operate laboratory equipment.
Minimum Qualifications High school graduation, some additional training in a related field and a minimum two years of related experience o

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📌 Auxiliary ADaPT Technician (British Columbia)
🏢 UBC
📍 British Columbia