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Time Type:
Full time
Employee Group:
Staff
Job Category:
Laboratory Support
Employment Type:
Temporary
Department:
Faculty of Science – Biology – Administration
Posting Information:
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
This position is being offered as a temporary contract. Term: 1 year
Primary Purpose
The Research Assistant II will work in a supported learning environment to assist the Principal Investigator and other research staff, as applicable, with various research activities. This position will work in one of the academic departments at the University, and perform various research support duties related to relevant research projects and activities.
Key Accountabilities
Research Support:
Duties may include but are not limited to the following:
- Operates, maintains and troubleshoots problems with standard research equipment
- Responsible for maintaining inventory of general research materials and supplies
- Participate in conducting experiments or research work by performing specific assigned tasks, such as data/specimen/sample collection, identification and fieldwork
- Organize and maintain documentation, experimental records and data; including electronic files and backups
- Assists in analyzing and interpreting experiment results or research data by performing tasks such as assembly, compilation and summary of statistical and other data
- Participate in the organization and recruitment of research participants
- Participates in the development of research related documents, including ethics applications, journal publications and dissemination of research findings
- May distribute work assignments to employees or students, and provide general onboarding for policies and procedures, and operation of equipment
- Assists with special projects and other duties related to the research
Required Qualifications
Education
- Completion of post-secondary degree or equivalent education and experience
- Degree in the field of study related to the research being conducted is preferred
Experience
- Minimum one year demonstrated experience in a research academic environment is preferred .
- Demonstrated ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
- Knowledge of University of Waterloo policies and procedures is an asset.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Intermediate computer skills and knowledge of software applications used in an office/lab setting, including word and excel.
- Proven high-quality customer service interactions with faculty, staff and students.
- Proven aptitude for attention to detail.
- Demonstrated decision-making skills, including the ability to ask probing questions and anticipate customer needs.
- Excellent communication skills, oral and written.
Equity Statement
The University of Waterloo acknowledges that much of our work takes place on the traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishinaabeg, and Haudenosaunee peoples. Our main campus is situated on the Haldimand Tract, the land granted to the Six Nations that includes six miles on each side of the Grand River. Our active work toward reconciliation takes place across our campuses through research, learning, teaching, and community building, and is coordinated within the Office of Indigenous Relations.
Job Detail
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Job ID 179544
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Name/Company NameUniversity of Waterloo
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Websitehttps://uwaterloo.ca/
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Salary$50,006.31–$62,507.89 a year
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Start Date14.05.2026
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City200 University Avenue West Waterloo, ON, CA N2L 3G1
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How to apply?Applicants are required to create an account on Jobsrack before proceeding to the company website to complete their application. Interested candidates should also send their updated resume to hrhelp@uwaterloo.ca