Research Asst/tech 5

2 weeks ago


Vancouver, Canada University of British Columbia Full time

Staff - Non Union

Job Category

Non Union Technicians and Research Assistants

Job Profile

Non Union Hourly - Research Assistant /Technician 5

Job Title

Research Asst/Tech 5

Department

Weinberg Laboratory | Department of Cellular and Physiological Sciences | Faculty of Medicine

Compensation Range

$36.37 - $41.62 CAD Hourly

Posting End Date

February 14, 2024

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

Job End Date

Mar 31, 2024

This 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

The Lab of Dr. Joanne Weinberg will be looking to hire a Research Assistant/Technician 5 to join the team on an hourly appointment.

Organizational Status

The Research Assistant/Technician 5 will report directly to the PI. Dr. Joanne Weinberg.

Work Performed
- Develops new specialized techniques that become industry/discipline standards employed nationwide.
- Researches, designs and analyzes the results of novel experiments.
- Makes development proposals for follow up experimentation as a result of performing and interpreting the results of complex technical procedures.
- Provides complex analysis of samples as part of a facility that provides an external service, using state of the art instruments with many cutting edge technologies.
- Acts as a consultant to external research facilities, to provide technical advice and/or complex analysis of research data some of which leads to joint authorship of scientific papers.
- Collaborates with others, internally and externally, in the development of new techniques and conducting joint experiments.
- Supervises research projects of graduate students, post doctoral fellows and visiting scientists that relate to area of technical expertise, advising on the design of experiments, the development and revision of research protocols and providing guidance to the interpretation and analysis of research.
- Provides technical consultation, advice and instruction to faculty members, researchers, and graduate and post doctoral students in the appropriate use, selection and modification of specialized techniques in area of expertise.
- Liaises with other technical experts and may be called upon to provide advice in field of expertise.
- Reviews papers and/or new protocols and provides comment in area of expertise at the request of outside sources.
- May oversee the technical functioning of a lab engaged in complex research.
- May attend scientific meetings and present posters and papers.
- Keeps abreast of techniques and development in field of expertise.
- Carries out any other related duties as required in keeping with the qualifications and requirements of positions in this classification.

Consequence of Error/Judgement

Wide latitude for exercising independent initiative and judgment in the performance of specialized duties and responsibilities.

Supervision Received

Works independently under administrative direction.

Supervision Given

May be required to provide direction to other staff members; oversees the academic work of and demonstrates techniques to students as required.

Minimum Qualifications

University degree in relevant discipline or completion of a technical program and a minimum five years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Some positions may require a graduate degree.
- 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

Ability to work in a fast paced environment. Ability to work in a team environment. Excellent communication.



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