Research AssistantTech 2 (Hourly)
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CUPE 116Job Profile
CUPE 116 Hourly - Research Assistant /Technician 2Job Title
Research Assistant/Tech 2 (Hourly)Department
Research Song Lab Department of Botany Faculty of ScienceCompensation Range
$27.24 - $29.82 CAD HourlyPosting End Date
February 20 2026Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.
Job End Date
May 31 2026At 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 is a Research Assistant/ Technician 2 position in the Song Lab.
Organizational Status
The technician will report to the PI Dr. Liang Song.
Work Performed
Main duties include maintenance of laboratory equipment and carrying out molecular biology experiments.
Equipment maintenance: help maintain equipment purchased on CFI JELF and perform tests and preventative measures. Coordinate software updates repairs and replacement with vendors and suppliers.
Molecular experiments: carry out molecular cloning and transformation of tomato according to established protocols. Performs associated plant work in growth chambers and UBC greenhouse. Document experimental record.
Prepare and/or maintain media buffer reagents solutions cultures and related material for the molecular biology assays.
Carries out any other related duties as necessary in keeping with the qualifications and requirements of the job.
Consequence of Error/Judgement
All work being done will be under close supervision by the PI Dr. Liang Song and all decisions about experimental procedures will be made in cohort with the PI Dr. Liang Song.
Supervision Received
Data analysis and design of statistical workflow to be conducted independently following consultation with Principal Investigator on project goals and deliverables.
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
Required Experience:
Junior 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
