Research Assistant/technician 3

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

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

Compensation Range

$4,567.04 - $5,385.67 CAD Monthly

Posting End Date

July 10, 2025

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

Job End Date

Jul 31, 2026

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

Organizational Status

The Research Assistant will report directly to the Principal Investigator(s), Dr. Pieter Cullis and Dr. Jim Russell, with supervision provided by senior research associates working in the respective groups.

Work Performed- Assist senior lab members with planning and performing complex animal techniques, including minor surgical procedures, sample collection and development of new methods- Maintain accurate experimental records and documentation (e.g., animal monitoring sheets, health reports, cage cards) and write detailed reports and summary documents- Perform euthanasia and assists with blood collection procedures in live mice (saphenous bleeds) and tissue collection at necropsy- Conduct routine in vitro assays, media preparation, and tissue culture activities under supervision- Ensure compliance with lab safety and animal welfare guidelines, coordinating and enforcing laboratory safety protocols

Consequence of Error/Judgement
Failure to maintain a high standard of work with consistent communication between team members and the supervisors will result in delays and quality of research output, which may impact the working conditions, reputation, and funding for the research group and UBC.

Supervision Received

Supervision Given
May have supervisory responsibilities for a small group of employees and/or students at lower classifications and may have input into staff selection and performance evaluation.

Minimum Qualifications
Completion of a relevant technical program or a university degree in a relevant discipline and a minimum four 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- Diploma or BSc in a relevant scientific discipline- At least 3 years of experience in _in vivo_ research and rodent handling- Proficiency in animal handling techniques, including restraint and standard manipulations (e.g., SC, IV, IP, IM, PO) is an asset- Completion of UBC animal care training and lab rodent course (or equivalent)- Familiarity with animal infection models and/or cancer models preferred- Experience in routine laboratory practices, including _in vitro_ assay preparation and basic data analysis, is desirable- Competence in tissue culture techniques is beneficial- Strong written and verbal communication skills- Familiarity with standard word processing and spreadsheet software- Ability to manage tasks effectively within specific timelines; flexibility required for animal experiments and monitoring outside normal working hours- Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, with openness to diverse perspectives and continuous personal and professional development in these areas