Research Assistant/tech 1

3 days ago

Vancouver, Canada University of British Columbia Full time

Staff - Union

Job Category

CUPE 116

Job Profile

CUPE 116 Salaried - Research Assistant /Technician 1

Job Title

Research Assistant/Tech 1 (P/T) in Martone Lab

Department

Research | Martone Lab | Department of Botany | Faculty of Science

Compensation Range

$4,147.00 - $4,350.00 CAD Monthly

Posting End Date

August 21, 2025

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

Job End Date

December 31, 2025

This is a part-time position at 20.25 hours a week.

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

This is a research technician (Tech 1) part-time position in the UBC Department of Botany working in the Martone lab.

Organizational Status
The technician will report to the PI, Dr. Patrick Martone (Professor, UBC Botany).

Work Performed

Carries out basic DNA extractions and PCR reactions

Assists with routine tasks in herbarium specimen preparation

Maintains lab database on specimen collection information and DNA sequences, according to established protocols

Coordinates with UBC Herbarium to accession new specimens into the museum collection

Assists with lab culturing and field collections of seaweeds, as needed

Cleans and performs basic maintenance of equipment

Consequence of Error/Judgement
All work being done will be under close supervision by the Principle Investigator, and all decisions about experimental procedures will be made in cohort with the Principle Investigator.

Supervision Received
The technician will work independently and as part of a team, including external collaborators. The Principle Investigator will oversee work with direct support provided by other lab researchers.

Supervision Given
None.

Minimum Qualifications
High school graduation and a minimum one year 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

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