Research Assistant /Technician 2

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Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.

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This offer is conditional upon successful completion of a Criminal Record Check.

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
This position requires some lab experience with basic molecular biology, biochemistry and cell biology Preference will be given to candidates with hands-on expertise in cell culture. The successful candidate must be open to a flexible schedule, including weekends, statutory holidays, and late hours.

Organizational Status
The individual will report to the Clinical Research & Lab Manager and the Lab Coordinator and work closely with the assigned lab personnel.

Work Performed

Under the supervision of a lab manager, your routine responsibilities will include:

• Human Blood Sample Processing and Cryopreservation

• Assembling and shipping study kits

• Assisting with flow cytometry experiments

• Maintaining accurate records of experimental work, biorepository, and inventory

• Assisting with validating laboratory methods and procedures.

• Training new lab members on procedures and equipment usage

• Monitoring data entry into a database and updating lab inventories

• Performing routine laboratory maintenance

• Assisting with other duties and tasks assigned by the lab supervisor

In addition to the core responsibilities, you will also be involved in routine laboratory maintenance and administrative tasks, including orders and shipments. Effective adherence to all regulatory, institutional, and departmental policies is mandatory to ensure workplace compliance.

The successful candidate should be open to a flexible schedule, which may include weekends, statutory holidays, late hours, or later work shifts as needed.

Consequence of Error/Judgement

Under initial supervision the candidate will perform a specific set of tasks according to protocol. Failure to do so with due diligence would compromise precious patient samples that require a large number of resources to prepare, store and analyze.

The candidate must be able to follow scientific protocol with precision and accuracy as samples originate from human subjects, are limited and much trouble to procure.

Supervision Received
The research assistant will report primarily to the Lab Manager and the Clinical Research Manager, and the Principal Investigator. It is expected that the research assistant be able to work independently and be proactive in identifying challenges to the progress of the project.

Supervision Given
No supervision is exercised.

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

BSc or MSc degree in either clinical lab science / medical technology, biochemistry, immunology, or a related field is preferred. Minimum of 2 years related experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience working in a biology lab. High degree of computer literacy with ability to use Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and others). Superior organizational and time management skills. Effective oral and written communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work both independently and within a team environment. Meticulous attention to detail, with the ability to multitask and work quickly and accurately. Ability to exercise tact and discretion when handling sensitive and/or confidential matters.

The new employee must be responsible, reliable, highly motivated and able to work effectively. Since the work in this lab involves handling of human blood, the individual should or will be immunized against hepatitis B, tetanus and have received all regular childhood vaccines. The individual should be able to work as part of a collaborative team to achieve experimental goals, and must be willing to learn new techniques. The individual should be able to perform routine scientific tasks without supervision. Good proficiency with the English language is required.