Research Assistant/Tech 2
Research Assistant/Tech 2
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Non Union Salaried - Research Assistant /Technician 2Job Title
Research Assistant/Tech 2Department
Centre Operations School of Biomedical Engineering Faculty of MedicineCompensation Range
$4333.86 - $5155.61 CAD MonthlyPosting End Date
July 6 2025Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.
Job 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 Summary
The School of Biomedical Engineering (SBME) at the University of British Columbia (UBC) is a partnership between the Faculties of Applied Science and Medicine established in 2017. Currently the School has 25 core and joint faculty located on campus and at healthcare research institutes 250 undergraduate and undergraduate students 15 administrative staff and 5 research core service facilities. The School is a nucleus for education and training research and innovation in biomedical engineering creating new knowledge new academic and training programs and fostering translation and innovation aspiring to be a global leader in the field. Its vision is to transform health care outcomes through unconstrained exploration of the best possible integrative solutions across engineering medicine and biology.
The Research Technician will provide technical support for the Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) building which acts as the physical home to the SBME. The Research Technician is responsible for preparing core research supplies and consumables assisting with office and lab setup moves and clean-ups overseeing shipment receiving and internal deliveries daily removal and processing of laboratory waste maintenance of common building spaces supporting the building store and general maintenance work that are of limited complexity in nature.
Organizational Status
The Research Technician reports to the Building Manager and works collaboratively with other building technicians faculty students and staff.
Work Performed
Managing general research supplies (ordering packing sterilizing stocking)
Preparing common reagents and buffers for research use
Responsible for maintaining common lab spaces (equipment maintenance managing waste general cleaning)
Processes all laboratory waste in accordance with UBC policies
Manages Hazardous Waste Inventory System
May assist in running a laboratory performing tasks such as purchasing supplies and minor equipment and maintaining parts of accounts
Identifying research tools that need maintenance and informing the building manager to coordinate repair work
Coordinates monitors and ensures the implementation and enforcement of laboratory safety rules and procedures
Assisting in general building shipping and receiving and the distribution of the shipments to the labs
Assisting with lab cleanups and setups
May supervise Work Learn Students and lower level technicians
Carries out other related duties as required
Consequence of Error/Judgement
The work described follows protocols and techniques that have been designed by senior laboratory members. The position requires strong organizational multi-tasking and communication skills. Accuracy and attention to detail are essential. Failure to keep the supplies well stocked could potentially result in delaying research. Failure to keep the building in a clean and safe condition will result in safety and risk management issues that could potentially damage the Schools reputation. Errors could compromise the scientific integrity of a project.
Supervision Received
Works under supervision of the Building Manager and indirectly reports to the Director Strategic Planning and Operations on any major issues. Receives detailed instructions on the assignment of new duties and thereafter only on new or unusual problems.
Supervision Given
May supervise Work Learn Students and lower level technicians
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 ones own
- Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing ones own awareness knowledge and skills related to equity diversity and inclusion
Preferred Qualifications
High School graduation. Undergraduate degree an asset.
Some knowledge of life sciences research is preferred.
Minimum of 1 years of related experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to maintain accuracy and attention to detail. Ability to effectively use computer softwares at a basic level (e.g. Outlook MS Word MS Excel).
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Ability to work effectively independently and in a team environment.
Physical ability to perform the duties of the job including ability to lift heavy equipment and furniture. (e.g. lifting standing working at heights) Ability to prepare equipment and supply for lab use including washing glassware preparing supplies for autoclaving prepares PBS aliquoting supplies packing tips etc.
Employment Type
Full-Time
