Genotyping Facility - Research Assistant /Technician 2

ubc; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 51,000 - 61,000; Part time

Job summary

The Genotyping Facility – Research Assistant /Technician 2 at UBC requires meticulous technicians to support sample prep, genotyping assays, and data interpretation. The role emphasizes instrument maintenance, inventory control, and precise documentation to ensure traceability.

This part-time position (20 h/week) offers opportunities to work with advanced genotyping tools within the SBME and Medicine faculties, contributing to essential research services on campus.

Qualifications

• High school graduation and a minimum of two years related experience.
• Commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion as part of the workplace.
• Strong data handling and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in sample preparation, performing genotyping assays, and analyzing data.
• Maintaining instruments, such as Thermal Cycler, quantitative PCR, Capillary Electrophoresis, and 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.
• Carrying out any other related duties as required in keeping with the qualifications and requirements of positions in this classification

Skills

Two years related experience

Diversity & inclusion

Education

High school graduation

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

Work Hours and Term: This is a part‑time position at 20 hours per week for a term of one year.

About UBC

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/.

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
• Carrying 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

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