Research Technician 2 - UBC, Vancouver

Position summary

The School of Biomedical Engineering (SBME) at the University of British Columbia is seeking a Research Technician 2 for the Hedtrich Lab. This role contributes to a dynamic partnership between the Faculties of Applied Science and Medicine, fostering innovation in biomedical engineering and supporting research focused on transforming health and healthcare. Designed for individuals looking to build their career through UBC careers, this position oversees essential lab administration tasks, supply management, and routine technical procedures.

Key duties

The research technician will support day-to-day laboratory operations, assist with experiments, and collaborate closely with faculty members, staff, and students within the department.

• Oversees and manages ordering of consumables and small equipment, tracking of purchases and assisting with common research services
• Assists with routine cell culture maintenance work
• Assists in analyzing and interpreting experiment results by assembling, compiling and summarizing statistical data and other reports
• Operates, maintains and troubleshoots routine problems in standard equipment with established standards and protocols
• Conducts primary cell culture work in the lab, prepares supplies for autoclaving and PBS, aliquoting supplies, packing tips, and related tasks
• Performs simple preparation of cell culture media and buffers in accordance with standard protocols
• Prepares reagents, gets cells ready, and carries out culture media exchanges to assist cell transfection studies, DNA isolation, and qPCRs supporting the development of gene therapies for monogenic skin and lung diseases
• Assists with routine tasks in data collection, sampling, identification and preparation
• Performs basic literature research, such as searching for articles on-line
• Performs other related duties as required
• Oversees the work of undergraduate students in lower classifications, facilitates meetings with students, offers guidance on experimental results and designs for upcoming initiatives, and supports manuscript and thesis inquiries

What you'll bring

Candidates must meet the education and experience criteria and align with UBC values regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion.

• 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
• Previous experience with biomolecular lab techniques preferred
• Ability to maintain accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to effectively use at a basic level computer system, internet browsers and Office products like Outlook, MS Word, and MS Excel
• Must communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Works effectively independently and in a team environment