Genotyping Facility - Research Assistant /Technician 2

The University of British Columbia; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 51,000 - 61,000; Part time

Job summary

The School of Biomedical Engineering at The University of British Columbia (UBC) invites applications for a Genotyping Facility - Research Assistant / Technician 2. This part-time 20-hour-per-week term position supports sample prep, genotyping assays, instrument maintenance and data analysis in a university research setting on Vancouver campus.

Reporting to the Genotyping Facility Manager, the successful candidate will ensure accurate documentation, SOP adherence, inventory management and timely

Qualifications

• High school graduation with related training and a minimum two years of related experience
• Demonstrates commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

Responsibilities

• Assist in sample preparation, perform genotyping assays, and analyze data to interpret results
• Maintain instruments such as Thermal Cycler, quantitative PCR, Capillary Electrophoresis and related software
• Maintain laboratory materials and reagent inventory, coordinating timely supplies
• Organize and standardize sample handling procedures for accurate documentation and traceability
• Receive samples submitted by facility users and verify sample identification for proper storage and tracking
• Carry out other related duties as required per qualifications and position requirements

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Documentation

Attention to detail

Equity, diversity & inclusion

Education

High school graduation

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Real-Time PCR

PCR

Job description

Staff - Non Union Job Category Non Union Technicians and Research Assistants Job Profile Non Union Salaried - Research Assistant /Technician 2 Job Title Genotyping Facility - Research Assistant /Technician 2 Department Facilities Support Genotyping | School of Biomedical Engineering | Faculty of Medicine Compensation Range $4,597.80 - $5,469.59 CAD Monthly Posting End Date September 2, 2026 Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date. Job End Date September 7, 2027 This is a part-time position at 20 hours per week for a term of one year.

At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.

Job Summary

The School of Biomedical Engineering (SBME) at the University of British Columbia (UBC) is a partnership between the Faculties of Applied Science and Medicine, established in 2017. The School is a nucleus for education and training, research, and innovation in biomedical engineering, creating new knowledge, new academic and training programs, and fostering translation and innovation. Its vision is to transform health and healthcare for all, achieved through innovative research and education at the convergence of engineering, medicine and biology. Through collaborative, innovative, and interdisciplinary approaches and building on UBC’s academic and research excellence, the School of Biomedical Engineering aspires to be a global leader in biomedical engineering research, education and translation. The SBME has two locations on Vancouver’s campus, the Gordon B Shrum building and the Biomedical Research Centre (BRC). For more information about the School of Biomedical Engineering, please visit https://www.bme.ubc.ca/.

Organizational Status

Reports to and works closely with the Manager of the Genotyping Facility.

Work Performed

The responsibilities will include and extend from the following:

• Assisting in sample preparation, performing genotyping assays, and analyzing data to interpret experiment results,
• Maintaining instruments, such as Thermal Cycler, quantitative PCR, Capillary Electrophoresis, and any other related devices, including software updates,
• Maintaining laboratory materials, reagents inventory levels to prevent excess stock, and coordinating the timely supplies,
• Assisting in organizing and standardizing sample handling procedures to ensure accurate documentation, data recording, and traceability of samples information,
• Receiving samples submitted by facility users and verifying the sample identification to ensure proper storage and tracking in the laboratory.
• Carries out any other related duties as required in keeping with the qualifications and requirements of positions in this classification.

Consequence of Error/Judgement

Failure to follow procedures and direction will result in incorrect data production and will result in the delay of production of research services to end user and possibly major financial losses to the service core.

Supervision Received

Works under general supervision in carrying out familiar phases of duties and responsibilities; receives additional instructions whether assays are completed or re-assays are required to solve existing problems.

Supervision Given

May distribute work assignments to students or employees at lower classification level.

Minimum Qualifications

High school graduation, some additional training in a related field and a minimum two years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one's own
• Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one's own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion

Preferred Qualifications

• Operates tasks utilizing good documentation and standardized operations.
• Willingness to work with technology and learn standard protocols.
• Reliability and commitment to projects and responsibilities.
• Accountable in all instances for the accurate execution of genotyping assays, proper documentation of results, adherence to standard operating procedures, and maintenance of quality and safety standards.
• Strict and thorough attention to detail and organizational skills to ensure accuracy, consistency, and reliability in all laboratory activities.
• Great communication and Interpersonal skills with team members and customers
• Basic laboratory practices, molecular biology, biochemistry, and computer knowledge; pipetting, conventional PCR, Real-Time PCR, DNA/RNA extraction, cDNA synthesis, use of excel spreadsheets, word, PowerPoint etc considered an asset.
• Familiarity with Gene Expression and SNPs analysis considered very valuable.

The University of British Columbia is a global centre for research and teaching, consistently ranked among the top 20 public universities globally. A large part of what makes us unique is the community of engaged students, faculty, and staff who are collectively committed to shaping a better world. Recognized as a leading employer in British Columbia and Canada, UBC supports inspired students, faculty and staff on their journey of discovery, and challenges them to realize their greatest potential. New ideas, changing infrastructure, innovative technology, and fresh approaches are opening up possibilities for the future of research, teaching, and work. Are you ready to embrace the future together? Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, and/or Indigenous person. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. If you have any accommodation or accessibility needs during the job application process, please contact the Centre for Workplace Accessibility at [e-mail].