Support Mechanical Engineering and Biomedical Engineering laboratories through hands-on equipment expertise, software training, and practical troubleshooting at UVic. Coordinate effectively with faculty, students, and technical staff.
As a Scientific Assistant, you will help maintain and upgrade teaching laboratories while supporting research and graduate programs. Your work includes training students, faculty, and teaching assistants on equipment and software. You will contribute to instructional manuals, safety oversight, and smoother departmental processes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop, maintain, and upgrade teaching laboratories
- Train users on laboratory equipment and software
- Support instructional laboratory manual development
- Provide teaching assistant oversight and training
- Improve processes and support departmental planning
Requirements:
- Undergraduate engineering degree or equivalent preparation
- Three years of relevant experience
- Strong hands-on mechanical systems skills
- Experience with electronic equipment and data acquisition
- Working knowledge of engineering software packages
Apply mechanical systems expertise, laboratory training, and engineering software knowledge as a Scientific Assistant supporting UVic programs.
Engineering Laboratory Scientific Assistant in Victoria employer: University of Victoria
The University of Victoria is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that values diversity and inclusion while supporting employee growth through professional development opportunities. Located in beautiful Victoria, BC, employees benefit from a hybrid work arrangement, competitive salaries, and the chance to contribute to meaningful initiatives that enhance the university's reputation as a leading research institution.
