Research Technician 2
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Job Summary
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Non Union Technicians and Research AssistantsJob Profile
Non Union Salaried - Research Assistant /Technician 2Job Title
Research Technician 2Department
Kobor Laboratory Centre for Molecular Medicine and Therapeutics Faculty of MedicineCompensation Range
$4333.86 - $5155.61 CAD MonthlyPosting End Date
February 19 2026Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.
Job End Date
March 1 2027This position is expected to be filled by promotion/reassignment and is included here to inform you of its vacancy at the University.
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 positions primary purpose is to assist with basic routine data entry documentation database maintenance and code reviews of existing epigenetics projects.
Organizational Status
This position will report to Dr. Michael Kobor who is the Principal Investigator.
Work Performed
Assisting with basic routine data entry and documentation of the existing projects.
Performing sample quality control and data preprocessing and working closely with other research personnel and collaborators on such issues.
Developing maintaining and optimizing project databases and tools.
Assisting with creating and maintaining technical documentation.
Assisting with data analysis using statistical models.
Assisting with creating debugging and troubleshooting in R programming environment.
Contributing to writing scientific manuscripts.
Providing weekly project updates.
Performing other related tasks.
Consequence of Error/Judgement
The work described follows established protocols and techniques. The position requires strong organizational multi-tasking and communication skills. Accuracy and attention to detail are essential. Errors could compromise the scientific integrity of the project.
Supervision Received
Works with a senior bioinformatician.
Monthly reports to Dr. Michael Kobor at lab meetings.
Supervision Given
None
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
Effective oral and written communication interpersonal and organizational skills.
Demonstrated ability to follow established guidelines and protocols and to complete work assignments.
Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Laboratory Experience
- Spss
- Data Collection
- DNA Isolation
- Stata
- Biochemistry
- Qualitative Research Interviewing
- Research Experience
- Statistical Software
- Molecular Biology
- Research Laboratory Experience
- Western Blot
