Laboratory assistant

Last updated: March 22, 2023

BC Public Service laboratory assistants perform analytical tests where the procedures are routine and the reading is straightforward.

They:

Maintain clerical records in the laboratory
Operate complex analytical equipment under direction
Prepare samples for testing by senior staff
Weigh and measure substances
Prepare chemical solutions

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Laboratory assistant 9

Applicable job codes

	BCGEU
Job code	623202
Salary plan	GEU
Bargaining unit code	3

Salary

Range 9

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Laboratory assistant 11 (inactive)

Applicable job codes

	BCGEU
Job code	623203
Salary plan	GEU
Bargaining unit code	3

Salary

Range 11
Note: Per the 19th Main Public Service Agreement, the employer and the BCGEU have jointly agreed that, effective April 1, 2022, the point band range for Grid 11 will be amalgamated with the point band range for Grid 12.
As a result of this decision, Grid 11 will no longer be used and all employees who are currently at the Grid 11 level will be moved over to their same classification at the Grid 12 level.