Research Assistant

2 weeks ago

British Columbia, 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 2

Job Title

Research Assistant /Technician 2 (Schultz Lab)

Department

Schultz Laboratory | Department of Paediatrics | Faculty of Medicine

Compensation Range

$3,777.25 - $4,501.17 CAD Monthly

Posting End Date

February 7, 2023

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

Job End Date

Feb 28, 2024

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.

This offer is conditional upon successful completion of a Criminal Record Check.

JOB SUMMARY

This position requires some lab experience with basic molecular biology, animal work, biochemistry and cell biology Those who have hands-on experience with basic animal work (mice) will be given preference.

The routine lab work will include the following:

- Human blood sample processing and cryopreservation
- Assembling and shipping blood collection/shipping kits
- Working with cell / tissue culture
- Assisting in flow cytometry and analysis
- Assisting in carrying out molecular and cell biology work, such as PCR, DNA/RNA isolation, ELISA and other assays as instructed
- Conducting a variety of experimental work per instructions given
- Maintaining complete and accurate records of experimental work, cryorepository & inventories
- Assisting in the validation of laboratory methods and procedures
- Helping with quality control procedures on analytical tests, reagents and equipment
- Training new lab members on lab procedures and the use of equipment
- Under the lab coordinator’s supervision carrying out animal work on mice - experimental procedures, injections, husbandry, colony breeding, health monitoring and colony management
- Participating in meetings and assisting with taking meeting minutes
- Other duties as required

Additionally, some routine laboratory maintenance, as well as some administrative tasks such as tracking orders, shipments, shipment tracking, contacting couriers will be performed.

ORGANIZATIONAL STATUS

The individual will report to the Clinical Research & Lab Manager and work closely with the assigned lab personnel.

CONSEQUENCE OF ERROR

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

The research assistant will report primarily to the lab coordinator and the Clinical Research & Lab Manager, but also the Principal Investigator. It is expected that the research assistant be able to work independently and be proactive in identifying challenges to the progress of the project.

SUPERVISION GIVEN

No supervision is exercised.

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 one’s own.
- Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The new employee must be responsible, highly motivated and have strong background in cell biological methods to work effectively. Since the work in this lab involves the handling of human blood, the individual will be immunized against hepatitis B, tetanus and have received all regular childhood vaccines. The individual should be able to work as part of a collaborative team to achieve experimental goals, and must be willing to learn new techniques. Applicant should be flexible to work on the occasional weekends, statuary holidays, or after hours if some special circumstances arise. The individual should be able to perform routine scientific tasks without supervision. Good proficiency with the English language is required.

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