Lab Technician

The University of British Columbia; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious university in Vancouver is seeking a technician to support the development of a new analytical instrument. This role involves hands-on experimental work, efficient data collection, and collaboration with research staff. Ideal candidates will have proficiency in Python and strong troubleshooting skills. The position is full-time and offers a flexible start date in Fall 2025.

Qualifications

• Experience in a laboratory setting with accuracy in data collection.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Commitment to providing consistent weekly progress reports.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain experimental equipment to collect high-quality datasets.
• Maintain detailed and accurate experimental records.
• Collaborate with research staff and faculty to support ongoing experiments.

Skills

Hands-on experimental work

Troubleshooting laboratory equipment

Proficiency in Python

Strong organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Educational background in a technical field

Tools

CAD

Prototyping tools

Job description

Overview

Background
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join the Frostad Lab at the University of British Columbia working on the development of a new analytical instrument for use in product formulation in the food and personal care products industries (among others). This position is central to advancing our technology toward commercialization. The technician will focus primarily on efficient, accurate data collection and visualization, providing the foundation for presentations, manuscripts, and customer outreach.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in hands-on experimental work in a laboratory setting, with a proven record of accuracy and efficiency in data collection.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for laboratory equipment and experimental setups.
• Proficiency in Python for data visualization (e.g., pandas, matplotlib, seaborn, etc.).
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong organizational and communication skills, with a commitment to providing consistent weekly progress reports.
• Familiarity with CAD, prototyping, or other industrial design tools is a plus, but not required.
• Educational background in a technical field is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain experimental equipment to collect high-quality datasets.
• Maintain detailed, accurate, and organized experimental records in a laboratory notebook to ensure reproducibility and transparency.
• Troubleshoot issues with instruments and experimental setups as they arise.
• Organize, document, and manage research data to ensure reliability and reproducibility.
• Generate clear, publication-ready plots and figures using Python.
• Prepare weekly updates for project meetings, including progress summaries and data visualizations.
• Collaborate with research staff and faculty to support ongoing experiments.
• Optional/bonus: Contribute to design and prototyping tasks related to industrial design.

How To Apply

Interested applicants should complete the contact form on the Frostad group website, select “Other” under desired position, and reference this advertisement by the job number.

Desired start date: Fall 2025 (flexible)

Duration: 6 months to 1 year

Contract Type: full time

Salary: commensurate with experience

This posting is for the UBC Vancouver campus in British Columbia, Canada.

Please refer to reference number LI-58835 during correspondence about this position.

Equity and Inclusion

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, or Indigenous person.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

About UBC

The University of British Columbia is a global centre for research and teaching, consistently ranked among the top 20 public universities in the world. Since 1915, UBC's entrepreneurial spirit has embraced innovation and challenged the status quo. UBC encourages its students, staff and faculty to challenge convention, lead discovery and explore new ways of learning. At UBC, bold thinking is given a place to develop into ideas that can change the world.

About Vancouver

Vancouver is a dynamic, cosmopolitan and progressive city, consistently ranked as one of the top cities to live in the world. Canada's third largest city has it all: sea, parks, mountains, beaches, and four seasons per year, including beautiful summers and mild, wet winters with snow in the mountains. It's the perfect backdrop to your academic research.