Research Assistant

1 week ago


Vancouver, Canada University of British Columbia Full time

Staff - Non Union

Job Category

Non Union Technicians and Research Assistants

Job Profile

Non Union Salaried - Research Assistant /Technician 3

Job Title

Research Assistant - Martinez Lab

Department

Martinez, Mark | Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering | Faculty of Applied Science

Compensation Range

$3,982.67 - $4,703.83 CAD Monthly

Posting End Date

July 26, 2023

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

Job End Date

Sept 30, 2024

Job Summary

This is a part time 25% FTE position; compensation will be prorated.

The department of Chemical & Biological Engineering at UBC - Vancouver is seeking a Laboratory Technician with expertise in 3D printing of hydrogel and pulp fibre composite films, material characterization, and material property development. The appointment is for 3 months with possibilities of extension according to funding availability.

Organizational Status

The Pulp and Paper Centre is an interdisciplinary, cross-faculty research center with specialized laboratories and offices for graduate students, post-doctoral fellows, research engineers, and faculty who conduct research for the benefit of the current and future pulp and paper industry. The center serves to bring together faculty and student researchers to work collaboratively with the manufacturing industry, utilities, supplier industry, consultants, and government agencies.

Work Performed- Plans and performs complex experiments on material development for agricultural mulch or disposable packaging materials using batch-wise casting or continuous 3D printing; troubleshoots problems; collects, records, analyses and interprets experiment results.- Assists supervisor with the design of material-development experiments and/or development of new techniques for casting the materials. Performs complex tasks such as tensile and burst testing, water vapor or oxygen permeation rates, and rheological testing- Oversee and direct the work of one or two undergraduate students. Provides training to undergraduate students in the use of equipment, techniques and procedures.-
- Familiar with lab-scale fluid mechanics experiments and ability to operate small fluid loops.- Measure pressure and control flow rates.- Troubleshoot and ability to do small repairs in laboratory equipment and provide input into the design of laboratory equipment.- Maintain lab equipment in clean and working order, and keep lab spaces organized.- Assist with experimental trials on specialized pulp and paper equipment and material testing of paper samples

Consequence of Error/Judgement

Supervision Received

Supervision Given

Minimum Qualifications

Completion of a relevant technical program or a university degree in a relevant discipline and a minimum three years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications- PhD in Chemical Engineering or equivalent relevant experience.- Display strong ability to work independently, self-directed, yet also be able to work collaboratively with the team, to meet team goals



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