Research Assistant/Technician 3

3 weeks ago

Vancouver, Canada The University of British Columbia Full time
Job Summary
This position supports the technical maintenance and operational management of Dr. Curtis Berlinguette’s research laboratory. The Berlinguette Group builds technologies to accelerate decarbonization. Duties will include equipment maintenance, inventory management, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance, and liaising with facilities in the UBC Chemistry and Chemical & Biological Engineering Departments.

Organizational Status
The incumbent reports to the Principal Investigator (Dr. Curtis Berlinguette), Professor in the Departments of Chemistry and Chemical & Biological Engineering at the University of British Columbia (UBC). The cross-functional nature of the research carried out in the Berlinguette Group necessitates working in close collaboration alongside researchers and other staff for effective teamwork within the lab.

Work Performed

  • Tracking and maintaining inventory of consumables and frequently of chemicals used

  • Ordering and distribution of consumables

  • Sourcing new suppliers to account for supply chain issues and to search out better pricing as well as higher quality products

  • Researching best suppliers for consumables and new instrumentation

  • Providing training in and maintaining standard lab infrastructure (gas chromatographs, gloveboxes, fume hoods, inert gases, etc.)

  • Equipment repairs and maintenance, particularly for GC-MS systems and analytical chemistry instruments (IR, UV-vis, XPS, XRD, XRF, etc.)

    • Checking solvents, identifying and resolving air bubbles in tubing, leaks, or incorrect fittings

    • Troubleshooting instrument software interfaces and power cycling when necessary

    • Replacing damaged components

    • Operational checks on all equipment to ensure functionality

  • Scheduling equipment user access and usage

  • Ensuring all WHMIS and Chemistry’s safety training are satisfied.

  • Scheduling and monitoring waste removal

  • Working with Chemistry core facilities for support requirements to support research projects e.g. mechanical and electronic services, IT and stores

  • Carrying out routine data backup and general computer maintenance

  • Carrying out related duties as necessary, in keeping with the qualifications and requirements of the job.


Consequence of Error/Judgement
Failure to maintain a high standard of work with consistent communication between team members and the Principal Investigator may result in delays and quality of research output, which may impact the working conditions, reputation, and funding for the research group and UBC. Failure to follow all applicable safety precautions regarding the safe operation of research instruments may result in injury to the incumbent or end user of the instruments.

Supervision Received
The incumbent works under general supervision of the Principal Investigator or other group staff members. Initiates and follows up from brief instruction while independently exercising sound judgment within areas of responsibility. Receives instruction on the assignment of new duties as required.

Supervision Given
None, this position will not be supervising others.

Minimum Qualifications

  • An undergraduate degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Engineering or related field and a minimum of two years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

  • Experience operating and maintaining chemistry lab infrastructure, including

    • Solvent purification systems, gloveboxes, fume hoods, GC-MS, FTIR, UV-vis, XPS, XRD, XRF, etc.

  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively to milestones and to manage deadlines.

  • Excellent verbal and written communication and collaboration skills.

  • Ability to maintain professional working relationships within a diverse research group.

  • Experience in inventory management.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Some relevant mechanical and/or electrical engineering experience would be beneficial.

  • Experience with robotics and lab automation would be a definite asset.

  • Experience with synthetic inorganic benchwork, familiarity with analytical instrumentation software packages (ChemStation, Mnova) would be useful.

  • Python coding experience or familiarity with Python.

  • Ability to use UBC library information systems and other online resources for research purposes

  • Ability to use hand and power tools.

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