Sustainable Bio-based Materials, Technical Business Analyst

University of British Columbia - Staff; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university seeks a Technical Business Analyst for Sustainable Bio-based Materials to support innovations in sustainable technologies. This role involves market analysis, collaboration with researchers, and contributing to the development of plant-derived materials. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and relevant experience, with opportunities for post-internship employment.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of related experience or equivalent education.
• Willingness to respect diverse perspectives.
• Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Support technical value proposition and Technical Economic Analysis.
• Interact with researchers and graduate students.
• Add value to emerging technologies from the ATR program.

Skills

Data analysis

Technical market analysis

Project management

Education

High school graduation

University degree in Science or Engineering

Job description

Staff - Non Union

Job Category Non Union Technicians and Research Assistants
Job Profile Non Union Salaried - Research Assistant /Technician 2
Job Title Sustainable Bio-based Materials, Technical Business Analyst
Department BioProducts Institute | Business Development | Dean's Office Faculty of Applied Science
Compensation Range $4,333.86 - $5,155.61 CAD Monthly
Posting End Date June 3, 2025
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.
Job End Date Dec 31, 2025

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 UBC BioProducts Institute's (BPI) vision is to develop research capacity and educational programs related to the formation of plant-derived materials and pathways for their sustainable transformation into new low-carbon products - predicted to be a $1 trillion market globally by 2030. The UBC BPI is an internationally recognized, multi-disciplinary research cluster of researchers, scientists, engineers, and policy experts from across multiple UBC faculties.

Working as a Technical Analyst for Sustainable Bio-based Materials, this internship is an integral part of the UBC Bioproducts Institute. The intern will be part of and be mentored by a team of high-caliber engineers, scientists, and business professionals. The role will support innovations in the lab toward a development plan by completing technical market and technology analysis.

The work is based in UBC Vancouver campus or a combination with a remote work arrangement. This internship provides an opportunity for the intern to enter the field of sustainable technologies closely linked with Canadian resource sectors, related to the use of forest & agriculture byproducts to create advanced bio-products materials as a replacement for fossil fuel-based engineered materials. Post-internship employment opportunities may exist within BPI as well as more broadly within the field.

Organizational Status

The Technical Business Analyst for Sustainable Bio-based Materials reports to the Director of Partner Innovations, BioProducts Institute. This position may take direction from other members of the senior staff team in the BPI.

Work Performed

1. Work with world-class researchers within the BioProducts Institute to add value to emerging technologies from the Accelerating Technology Readiness (ATR) program.
2. Support the development of technical value proposition, Technical Economic Analysis (TEA) in the context of suitable target applications.
3. Interact with university researchers, graduate students, and postdocs, as well as the BPI team to build the ATR program.

Consequence of Error/Judgement

This position involves initiating actions or making recommendations based on data analysis. Incorrect advice could lead to reduced awards in successful applications or ineligible expenses during post-award audits. Incorrect budget advice could result in significant over-expenditures.

Supervision Received

Works under general managerial direction in assigned areas. Effectiveness is reviewed within established policies and guidelines.

Supervision Given

Does not supervise staff at this time.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school graduation, some additional training in a related field, and a minimum of two years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including those in conflict with one's own.
• Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Preferred Qualifications

• University degree in Science or Engineering (e.g., Chemical Engineering).
• A combination of technical and business training/work experience is considered an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with staff, faculty, and senior management.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines, prioritize effectively, and adapt quickly to change.
• Ability to analyze problems, identify key issues, and resolve them effectively.