Research Assistant/technician 3

1 month 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/Technician 3

Department

Jan Laboratory | Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | Faculty of Medicine

Compensation Range

$4,567.04 - $5,385.67 CAD Monthly

Posting End Date

December 2, 2024

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

Job End Date

Nov 30, 2025

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 Laboratory of Dr. Eric Jan, in the Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, in the Faculty of Medicine at UBC will be looking to hire a full-time Research Assistant/Technician 3. The Research Assistant will be expected to perform experiments related to RNA design and therapeutics as well as lab duties.

Organizational Status
The Research Assistant will report directly to the PI, Dr. Eric Jan.

Work Performed- Plans and performs experiments related to RNA design and therapeutics, utilizing complex procedures or techniques; troubleshoots problems; collects, records, analyses and interprets experiment results.-
- Sets up, maintains, provides supplies, tests experiments- Provides training to undergraduate students, new and lower level technicians in the use of equipment, techniques and procedures.- Coordinates, monitors and ensures the implementation and enforcement of laboratory safety rules and procedures.- Sets up, tests, operates and maintains common laboratory and other equipment.- May oversee and direct the work of one or two incumbents in lower level classifications.- Carries out any other related duties as required in keeping with the qualifications and requirements of positions in this classification.

Consequence of Error/Judgement
While the work may be of a complex nature, tasks are assigned and the incumbent plans and schedules his/her own work.

Supervision Received
Works under general supervision; receives detailed instructions on the assignment of new duties and thereafter only on new or unusual problems.

Supervision Given
May oversee and direct the work of one or two employees at lower classifications in which case they are responsible for the accuracy, production, and control of the work unit.

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.
- 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

BSc or MSc degree with relevant experience in RNA biology or biochemistry. Must be able to follow and carry out instructions from Principal Investigator. Must be able to carry out responsibilities independently. Effective oral and written communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills. Interest and enthusiasm for scientific research.



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