Student Laboratory Assistant (Up to 2 Positions) - Department of Applied Human Sciences - Faculty of Science

Competition Number:
108S26
Position Type:
Student Position
Closing Date:
Date of Posting:
Department:
Department of Applied Human Sciences
Position:
Student Laboratory Assistant
Contract:
Hours of Work:
Up to 5 hours per week
Salary:

$17.00 per hour, plus 4% vacation pay

Term:

September 14, 2026 – December 18, 2026

Applications are invited from 3rd or 4th year students majoring in Foods and Nutrition who are interested in serving as laboratory assistants for the 2026 Fall semester.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Assist the instructor in teaching labs in FN 1110 – Introductory Foods, marking student assignments, and other necessary duties as needed

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Preference will be given to UPEI students
  • Applicants must be a 3rd or 4th year major in Foods and Nutrition
  • Students must have good academic standing and a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.7
  • Preference given to candidates who have taken FN 1110 – Introductory Foods (previously FN-2810)

Must state what afternoons you are available: 

  • Tuesday 1:00 – 3:45 PM
  • Wednesday 1:30 – 4:15 PM
  • Thursday 1:00 – 3:45 PM

Priority will be given to University of Prince Edward Island students in accordance with Recruitment, Selection, Hiring and Employment Policies and the Procedures manual.

Application Instructions:

Please submit electronically a cover letter, quoting the competition number, a resume and reference list to be received no later than the closing date via the link below.

If you are unable to apply online, you can drop off your resume to the Human Resources Department, Kelley Building, University of Prince Edward Island, 550 University Avenue, Charlottetown, PEI C1A 4P3, Fax Number 902-894-2895.

UPEI is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation and believes in providing a positive learning and working environment where every person feels empowered to contribute. UPEI is committed to the principle of equity in employment and encourages applications from underrepresented groups including women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. If you require accommodation in any part of the process, please direct your inquiries, in confidence, to our HR Officer, hrofficer@upei.ca. Applications will not be accepted via email.

Only those applicants who are invited to an interview will be acknowledged.

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