Research Assistant/Technician 3

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 working in 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.