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Scientific Assistant
University of Victoria
Victoria, BC
- Full-time
Support faculty and staff in developing, maintaining, and upgrading all teaching labs.
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Manager of Operations
University of Victoria
Victoria, BC
- Full-time
Reporting to the Director of the Kula: Library Futures Academy, the Manager of Operations provides leadership for the planning, coordination, communications, and operational infrastructure…
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(CAN) Overnight Associate
Walmart Canada
Kamloops, BC
- Full-time
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(CAN) Overnight Lead Department Manager
Walmart Canada
Kamloops, BC
- Full-time
…a fast‑paced retail environment. In this role, you lead and support the overnight team by living Walmart’s values and ensuring shelves are stocked, displays are set, and the store is…
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General Practitioner in Radiation Oncology - BC Cancer - Victoria
Provincial Health Services Authority
Victoria, BC
- Full-time
…Medical Oncology, Radiation Oncology, Palliative Care, and support services such as Nutrition, Clinical Trials and Patient and Family Counseling. BC Cancer – Victoria also partners with a…
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eCommerce Operations Analyst, Order and Vendor Support. [AQ-25906]
Aquent
Toronto, ON
- $25 to $30 CAD / hour
- Contract
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- Full-time
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- Full-time
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- Full-time
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- $100,000 to $125,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
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- $51,000 to $58,650 CAD / year
- Full-time
…benefits program, we offer resources and opportunities designed to support your health, financial well-being, and professional…
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Assistant Manager, Operations | Tanger Outlet
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- Internship
…design, we create transformational products and experiences that support people in moving, growing, connecting, and being well. We owe our success to our innovative product, emphasis on…
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- Full-time
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Guest Experience Lead | Promenades St-Bruno
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- Full-time
…design, we create transformational products and experiences that support people in moving, growing, connecting, and being well. We owe our success to our innovative product, emphasis on…
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- Full-time
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- Full-time
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- Full-time
The Junior Maintenance Technician supports building operations by performing waste management, and basic maintenance support duties while assisting the Maintenance Services team. This role…
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- Full-time
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- $18.1 to $21.72 CAD / hour
- Full-time
…benefits program, we offer resources and opportunities designed to support your health, financial well-being, and professional…
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(CAN) Overnight Associate
Walmart
Kamloops, BC
- Full-time
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(CAN) Overnight Lead Department Manager
Walmart
Kamloops, BC
- Full-time
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- Full-time
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- Full-time
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University of Victoria

Scientific Assistant

Victoria, BC, Canada

Full-time

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Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Nov 23, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 24, 2026

Original job description

Mandate

A Scientific Assistant (SA) plays an important role in ensuring the department functions efficiently and effectively by supporting students and faculty members and by coordinating with other technical staff, such as the Manager of Laboratories (ML), Senior Scientific Assistants (SSAs), and Scientific Assistants (SAs), as needed for the day-to-day operation of the unit. This position also provides specialist-level advice and training to students, faculty, and teaching assistants in the use of equipment and software in undergraduate and graduate teaching and research laboratories supporting the Mechanical Engineering and Biomedical Engineering programs, as well as the Department's research-based and professional graduate programs, including but not limited to the professional MEng programs in Biomedical Systems and Aerospace Systems Engineering.

Objectives

Support faculty and staff in developing, maintaining, and upgrading all teaching labs.
Support development of instructional lab manuals and the updating of lab equipment.
Provide oversight, ensuring that policy procedures and the safety of labs and student teams are followed in the department.
Support teaching assistants by providing training and oversight for running teaching labs.
Provide additional support to improve current processes and optimize procedures to ensure the department operates smoothly and effectively.
Support department leadership in meeting long-term planning and academic goals.

This role may require working outside of normal working hours on an emergency or pre-scheduled basis.

This position requires a level of education, training, and experience equivalent to an undergraduate degree in Engineering (mechanical, biomedical), Engineering Physics/Applied Physics, or a closely related technical discipline plus 3 years of relevant experience. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive and respectful working and learning environment.
Strong hands-on skills with mechanical systems are essential, as the role involves direct interaction with lab equipment, troubleshooting, and guiding users in practical applications.
Ability to design and construct electro-mechanical apparatus and interfacing with computers.
Demonstrated experience using electronic equipment such as power supplies, digital oscilloscopes, LCR meters, signal generators, DAQ, etc. Demonstrated administrative and organizational skills.
Working experience with engineering software packages such as MATLAB, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, LabVIEW, ANSYS, or similar.
Working familiarity with manual and computer-controlled machining equipment such as milling machines, lathes, laser cutting machine.
Familiarity with 3D printers, 3D scanners, bioprinters, etc.
Experience with microcontroller programming.
Experience with the use of electronic sensors, such as strain gages, thermocouples, pressure gages, encoders, etc. and subsequent data acquisition systems.
Demonstrated experience with the management of information systems and technology in accordance with industry best practice and internal UVic policies and standards including relevant professional development to keep knowledge and skills current.
Proficiency with Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to apply project management best practices to achieve multiple project goals/tasks on time.
Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships.
Ability to maintain required safety certifications up to date (such as WHMIS, Laser Safety, Compressed gas, etc.)
Ability to grasp and articulate different engineering concepts.
Ability to act effectively under pressure in a dynamic environment.
Ability to take initiative and work with limited direction.
Ability to mentor and coach Teaching Assistants and student teams, and act as a resource.

Assets And Preferences

Experience supporting interdisciplinary engineering, biomedical engineering, applied-science, research-based graduate, or professional engineering programs.
Experience with computer programming languages such as Python, Java Script, C, C++.
Knowledge and/or experience about microfluidics.
Familiarity with biomedical laboratory environments and/or tissue culture in a BSL2 environment.
Familiarity with UVic programs, policies, procedures, and business systems.

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Responsibilities

Support the development, maintenance, and safe operation of teaching and research laboratories, including equipment upgrades, instructional materials, and training for teaching assistants, students, and faculty. Coordinate with department staff and leadership to improve processes, support academic and long-term planning goals, and provide technical guidance on laboratory equipment and software.

Requirements

Requires an undergraduate degree in engineering, engineering physics, applied physics, or a closely related technical discipline, plus three years of relevant experience; an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered. Candidates need strong hands-on mechanical and electronics skills, familiarity with engineering software, machining and fabrication tools, sensors and data acquisition, laboratory safety, and the ability to manage projects and mentor users.

Skills

Mechanical Systems Troubleshooting
Electromechanical Design and Construction
Electronic Test Equipment
Engineering Software
Machining Equipment
3D Printing and Scanning
Microcontroller Programming
Sensors and Data Acquisition
Laboratory Safety
Project Management
Administrative and Organizational Skills
Mentoring and Coaching
Microsoft Windows and Office
Technical Training
Information Systems Management

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Keywords

Mechanical Engineering
Biomedical Engineering
Engineering Physics
Applied Physics
Laboratory Operations
Teaching Laboratories
Research Laboratories
Electromechanical Apparatus
Power Supplies
Digital Oscilloscopes
LCR Meters
Signal Generators
Data Acquisition
MATLAB
SolidWorks
AutoCAD
LabVIEW
ANSYS
Milling Machines
Lathes
Laser Cutting
3D Printers
3D Scanners
Bioprinters
Microcontroller Programming
Strain Gauges
Thermocouples
WHMIS
Laser Safety
Compressed Gas Safety

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