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Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.
Job End DateSept 22, 2025
The expected salary for this position is $69,000.
JOB SUMMARY
The laboratory of Dr. Karla Williams invites applicants for a full-time Research Associate position. The focus of the Williams laboratory is in use of nanotechnology to develop oncology based diagnostic tests along with the use of animal models for discovery and validation of metastatic inhibitors. This position will work primarily on nanotechnology projects focused on extracellular vesicles.
The Research Associate will be highly skilled in extracellular vesicle work and responsible for the planning and execution of laboratory work. They will also contribute to writing and publishing research project results.
The expected salary for this position is $69,000.
The length of appointment is up to 1 year at a time.
ORGANIZATIONAL STATUS
The Williams lab is located on UBC Vancouver campus at the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences. The Research Associate reports directly to the Principal Investigator. Daily interactions with graduate students and undergraduate students require that the Research Associate must be able to work as part of a team as well as independently. They will plan, coordinate, conduct and report on assigned research projects. They will use professional judgement in carrying out responsibility related to the research.
WORK PERFORMED
- Propose, design, and implement research procedures to support experimental questions
- Work independently on research projects and support trainee research projects
- Apply standard and unique experimental techniques by utilizing technical and theoretical expertise to plan, coordinate, and execute assigned research project. Will use techniques for extracellular vesicle isolation, characterization, and function. This includes, but is not limited to, differential centrifugation, size exclusion chromatography, fixed and live cell imaging, DLS, NTA, preparation of samples for mass spectrometry
- Collect, records, analyses, validates, interprets, organizes and presents research data to Principal Investigator
- Participate in grant writing to secure funding
- Participate in manuscript writing and editing
- Prepare analyzed data for publication using illustrator
- Maintain excellent record of all data collected and ensure data storage and backup of all raw and analyzed data on Williams lab shared drive
- Support trainee project by assisting in experimental design, execution, and manuscript generation and editing
CONSEQUENCE OF ERROR
This position requires professional action on all aspects of research work and is responsible for the production of high quality, reproducible, well-documented research activities. Errors in judgement and failure to report problems have significant consequences and will lead to termination of the position.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
The Research Associate works independently, in consultation with the PI, to perform all work-related functions and receive direction from the PI on subsequent new assignments or changes.
SUPERVISION GIVEN
The Research Associate will be responsible for providing direction and training to trainees and technical staff as appropriate.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Work Experience
Ph.D. in Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Cancer Biology or equivalent. Minimum of 5 years of recent, relevant research experience. Demonstrated experience in scientific research, project management, and dissemination of results in the form of peer-reviewed research publications and conference dissemination. Knowledge in extracellular vesicles and cancer biology is considered an asset.
SKILLS
Excellent knowledge of specialized laboratory techniques and procedures used in extracellular vesicle work. Experience in molecular biology techniques, biochemistry, and cell culture-based methods (i.e., plasmid transformations, reporter assays, immunoprecipitation, western blot, live cell imaging, image analysis, mass spectrometry). Successful applicant will have excellent problem-solving skills, in addition to good organizational, interpersonal, and communication (oral and written) skills. Applicant will have skills in statistical data analysis, data handling, data interpretation, generation of figures for research publications. Ability to work in a collaborative team setting and also to work independently as directed is needed. Drive and enthusiasm to both lead and work as a team member with a collaborative group. Effective oral and written communication, analytical and interpersonal skills. Excellent organizational skills and an enthusiasm for interdisciplinary research.
Applications including curriculum vitae and the contact information of three references must be submitted online by August 31, Review of applications will begin on that date. Further information on the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences is available at The expected start date is September 23, 2024.
Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.
