Student Research Assistant, Biology

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Position Information

Location New Westminster Campus Salary Range
$19.53 per hour
The Opportunity
You will help a Biology Faculty conduct environmental microbiology research. You will help prepare materials and solutions needed to conduct a specific research project and maintain cultures.
WHO WE ARE
Do what you love. Be good at it. That's how Douglas College defines a great career. It's a philosophy that resonates through our classrooms, our offices and our boardrooms. It inspires our students and drives us to make Douglas College one of BC's Top Employers. We love what we do. And we're looking for passionate, motivated people to join us in making one of Canada's best degree-granting colleges even better.


Be a part of an institution where everyone is committed to empowering successful students, creating responsive learning environments, fostering social and environmental responsibility, and supporting healthy learning and work environments.
WHAT WE OFFER
We offer the opportunity to do what you do best in an inclusive, collaborative and collegial environment. At Douglas, our goal is to ensure our people are valued and supported by promoting a healthy work-life balance, professional growth, and development, as well as a safe and respectful workplace.

• Transit-accessible campuses
• Hybrid work arrangements for eligible positions
• Competitive salaries
• Excellent Health and Dental Benefits for eligible positions
• Defined-Benefit Pension Plan for eligible positions
• Professional Development funding
• Access to our Fitness Centres and Classes

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WHAT IT TAKES
To be Successful in this Role You Will Need:

- Second year Biology courses

- Students who have completed microbiology are preferred.

Domestic students must meet ONE of the following criteria, to be eligible to work as a Student Assistant/Student Research Assistant:

1. The domestic student must be enrolled in, and maintain, a minimum of one or more (3 credit) courses at Douglas College throughout the work term; OR

2. The domestic student must have been enrolled in, and maintained, a minimum of one or more (3 credit) courses at Douglas College in the term immediately preceding the work term and has indicated an intention to enroll at the college in the term immediately following the work term; OR

3. The domestic student must be enrolled in, and maintain a minimum of two or more (3 credit) courses at another accredited public post-secondary institution in British Columbia throughout the work term.

International students must meet ONE of the following criteria, to be eligible to work as a Student Assistant/Student Research Assistant in the Fall and Winter terms:

1. The international student must be enrolled in, and maintain a minimum of 9 credits at Douglas College, throughout the work term; OR

2. An international student, who is not a Douglas College student, but is an international student at another accredited public post-secondary institution in B.C., has a valid Study Permit and an existing Off-Campus Work Permit, he/she is eligible to work at Douglas College. Proof of enrollment in full-time studies from the other post-secondary institution is required.

International students must meet ONE of the following criteria, to be eligible to work as a Student Assistant/Student Research Assistant in the Summer term:

1. The international student must be enrolled in, and maintain a minimum of 9 credits at Douglas College, throughout the Summer term; OR

2. The international student must be enrolled in, and maintain a minimum of 3 credits in the Summer term, AND must have been enrolled in at least 9 credits for each of the preceding Fall and Winter terms; OR

3. The international student, if he/she is a new student to Douglas College as of the Winter term, must have been enrolled in full-time studies (a minimum of 9 credits for the Winter term) AND must be enrolled in, and maintain a minimum of 3 credits in the Summer term; OR

4. An international student, who is not a Douglas College student, but is an international student at another accredited public post-secondary institution in B.C., is eligible to work at Douglas College only if he/she has a valid Study Permit.

An original copy of a Social Insurance Number ( SIN ) and an original Study Permit and/or Off-Campus Work Permit are required by law before commencing work at Douglas College.

Qualified Douglas College students meeting the above criteria will be given first preference over students of other qualifying institutions.
Additional Information
Hours of work: up to a maximum of 4 hours/week.

The work terms for this position are:

1. Summer 2025: May 5, 2025 - August 18, 2025

2. Fall 2025: September 2, 2025 - December 15, 2025
Posting Number 02534SA Position Title Student Research Assistant, Biology Anticipated Start Date 05/06/2025 End Date Needs a Criminal Records Check No

How To Apply

Open Date 05/30/2025 Close Date Open Until Filled Minimum Number of References Equity Statement
Douglas College is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable learning and working environment. In support of this journey, we welcome all people to apply, including people from groups that are experiencing inequity, including, but not limited, to Indigenous Peoples, racialized or persons of colour, persons with mental or physical disabilities, persons who identify as women, and/or persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and persons of all faith identities, age, marital status, and parental status.
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