Nut Research Assistant Tech 4

Staff - Non Union

Job Category

Non Union Technicians and Research Assistants

Job Profile

Non Union Salaried - Research Assistant /Technician 4

Job Title

NUT Research Assistant Tech 4 - Rojas Lab

Department

BioProducts Institute | Dean's Office | Faculty of Applied Science

Compensation Range

$5,220.98 - $6,124.46 CAD Monthly

Posting End Date

June 27, 2025

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

Job End Date

Jul 14, 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

The UBC BioProducts Institute's (BPI) vision is to develop research capacity and educational

programs related to the formation of plant-derived materials and pathways for their sustainable

transformation into new low-carbon products. The UBC BPI is an internationally recognized, multi
- disciplinary research cluster of researchers, scientists, engineers, and policy experts from across multiple UBC faculties.

This is a grant funded one year position with possibility to extend based on funding availability.

Organizational Status
This position reports directly to Dr. Orlando Rojas. This position will work as part of Dr. Orlando’s research team and collaborate closely with other researchers in the lab.

Work Performed

Key responsibilities include designing and conducting experiments to characterize oxygen and moisture barrier properties, as well as evaluating adhesion performance and mechanical integrity of sealant layers under various environmental conditions.

As part of a broader research team, the Research Assistant will assume duties typical of a RA, including maintaining detailed records, preparing progress reports, and contributing to manuscripts and grant proposals.

This Research Assistant will also serve as a master user for select laboratory equipment (e.g., barrier testers, tensile testers, hot tack sealers) and supporting access for other users. In addition, the role involves mentoring undergraduate and graduate students, supporting knowledge transfer, and interfacing with industrial partners to facilitate translation of research findings into practice.

Consequence of Error/Judgement

This position requires judgment, tact, discretion and initiative to an outstanding degree. Errors in judgment with internal or external constituents could have negative impact on the Bioproducts Institute and the University resulting in poor public relations, financial costs, loss of credibility.

Work must often meet tight deadlines and requires the incumbent to perform well under pressure. The incumbent will be expected to respond well to unexpected circumstances and exercise independent judgment. The incumbent must demonstrate exceptional public relations and interpersonal skills in dealing with government, high profile members and senior administration of the university community. Inappropriate or errant communications of sensitive issues could have a serious impact on operations and have legal implications.

Exercises judgment and initiative in handling matters of a non-routine nature requiring the interpretation of University and Faculty guidelines, procedures and policies. Expected to exercise judgment in establishing priorities and carrying tasks through to completion in a timely manner. Reviews working procedures and implements changes as deemed appropriate.

Supervision Received
The incumbent reports to Dr. Rojas directly. The incumbent works independently with mínimal supervision. Work is reviewed in terms of effectiveness within established policies and guidelines.

Supervision Given
This position may manage the work of temp staff or students as assigned, and may be required to provide supervision to lab/equipment users.

Minimum Qualifications
Completion of a university degree in a relevant discipline or technical program and a minimum four years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Some positions may require a graduate degree.
- 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