Salaried – Non-union Research Assistant/Technician 3

UBC; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 54,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology at the University of British Columbia is hiring a full-time Research Assistant/Technician 3 to support teaching laboratories for the Biochemistry undergraduate program. The anticipated start date is January 4, 2027, with labs prepared and maintained under the direction of course chairs.

The incumbent will work in a wet lab setting and support students in a dynamic teaching environment.

Qualifications

• Completion of a relevant technical program or a university degree with a minimum three years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion in a diverse workplace.

Responsibilities

• Prepare biological agents and reagents for student use in teaching labs.
• Organize laboratories for teaching sessions.
• Carry out experimental work and develop new protocols with supervisor.
• Maintain all equipment in the teaching laboratory.
• Prepare and maintain cell lines.
• Design genetic constructs with supervisor and validate them using established techniques.
• Record protocols and results.
• Order supplies and maintain chemical inventory records.
• Ensure compliance with chemical, biosafety, and laboratory regulations.

Skills

Effective communication

Diversity awareness

Analytical thinking

Independent work

Education

Relevant technical program / university degree

Undergraduate degree in relevant discipline

University degree in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Job description

Job Title Salaried – Non-union Research Assistant/Technician 3 Job Category Non Union Technicians and Research Assistants Job Profile Non Union Salaried - Research Assistant /Technician 3 Job Family Group Staff - Non Union Department Administrative Management | Department of Cellular and Physiological Sciences | Faculty of Medicine Compensation Range $4,845.17 - $5,713.66 CAD Monthly Job End Date December 31, 2027 Posting End Date November 30, 2026 Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.

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 Description Summary

The Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology is seeking to hire a full-time Research Assistant/ Technician 3 to provide support in the Teaching Laboratories for the Biochemistry (BIOC) undergraduate program. The anticipated start date is January 4, 2027. The incumbent is expected to prepare and maintain the undergraduate teaching laboratories and assist in the development of experiments for the teaching labs under the direction of teaching course chairs. These advanced undergraduate laboratories are designed to teach contemporary biochemical research techniques to undergraduate students and participants in microcredential courses.

Organizational Status

This position will report to and receives direction from the BIOC Program faculty course chairs. Administrative matters including space allocation, access, and other program and HR resources, are coordinated through and reported to the Director of Administration. The work will be performed in a wet lab setting and will support students workingin this setting.

Work Performed

• Prepare biological agents, and reagents for student use in teaching lab experiments
• Organize the laboratories for teaching sessions
• Carry out experimental work in testing current protocols, and support the modification of existing protocols and the development of new experimental protocols in collaboration with the supervisor, across a wide array of biochemistry, molecular biology, and protein expression and purification
• Maintain all equipment in the teaching laboratory
• Prepare and maintain cell lines
• Design genetic constructs in collaboration with the supervisor, and generate, and validate genetic constructs them using established techniques and protocols
• Record protocols and results
• Order supplies and maintain chemical inventory records
• Ensure compliance with chemical, biosafety, and laboratory regulations

Consequence of Error/Judgement

Consequences of errors are significant as the delivery and content of these laboratory courses is dependent on the technicians work and accurate records. Instructions on projects and information required by the technician to perform the duties will be provided in a timely manner so that errors and issues can be remedied with sufficient time to not impact laboratory teaching.

Supervision Received

Work mostly independently in carrying out routine duties and established procedures, with instructions and direction being provided on protocol modifications, experiment development, unusual problems or matters that depart from standard procedures.

Supervision Given

N/A

Minimum Qualifications

Completion of a relevant technical program or a university degree in a relevant discipline and a minimum three 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

• Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline or Graduation from a technical college or institute.
• University degree in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology.
• An understanding of foundational biochemistry and molecular biology and the ability to learn new techniques and protocols
• Minimum of 3 years related experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal effectively with a diversity of people in a calm, courteous and effective manner.
• Ability to analyze problems, identify key information and issues, and effectively resolve.
• Ability to work effectively and independently.

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

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.

Accessibility

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