Staff - Non Union Job Category: Non Union Technicians and Research Assistants
Job Profile: Non Union Salaried - Research Assistant /Technician 2
Job Title: Genotyping Facility - Research Assistant /Technician 2
Department: Facilities Support Genotyping | School of Biomedical Engineering | Faculty of Medicine
Compensation Range: $4,597.80 - $5,469.59 CAD Monthly
Posting End Date: September 2, 2026 – Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.
Job End Date: September 7, 2027
Work Hours and Term: This is a part‑time position at 20 hours per week for a term of one year.
About UBC 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 School of Biomedical Engineering (SBME) at the University of British Columbia (UBC) is a partnership between the Faculties of Applied Science and Medicine, established in 2017. The School is a nucleus for education and training, research, and innovation in biomedical engineering, creating new knowledge, current academic and training programs, and fostering translation and innovation. Its vision is to transform health and healthcare for all, achieved through innovative research and education at the convergence of engineering, medicine and biology. Through collaborative,



innovative, and interdisciplinary approaches and building on UBC's academic and research excellence, the School of Biomedical Engineering aspires to be a global leader in biomedical engineering research, education and translation. The SBME has two locations on Vancouver's campus, the Gordon B Shrum building and the Biomedical Research Centre (BRC). For more information about the School of Biomedical Engineering, please visit https://www.bme.ubc.ca/.
Work Performed The responsibilities will include and extend from the following:
Assisting in sample preparation, performing genotyping assays, and analyzing data to interpret experiment results
Maintaining instruments, such as Thermal Cycler, quantitative PCR, Capillary Electrophoresis, and any other related devices, including software updates
Maintaining laboratory materials, reagents inventory levels to prevent excess stock, and coordinating the timely supplies
Assisting in organizing and standardizing sample handling procedures to ensure accurate documentation, data recording, and traceability of samples information




Receiving samples submitted by facility users and verifying the sample identification to ensure proper storage and tracking in the laboratory
Carrying out any other related duties as required in keeping with the qualifications and requirements of positions in this classification
Consequence of Error/Judgement: Failure to follow procedures and direction will result in incorrect data production and will result in the delay of production of research services to end user and possibly major financial losses to the service core.
Supervision Supervision Received: Works under general supervision in carrying out familiar phases of duties and responsibilities; receives additional instructions whether assays are completed or re‑assays are required to solve existing problems.
Supervision Given: May distribute work assignments to students or employees at lower classification level.
Minimum Qualifications 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
Preferred Qualifications Operates tasks utilizing good documentation and standardized operations
Willingness to work with technology and learn standard protocols
Reliability and commitment to projects and responsibilities
Accountable in all

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📌 Genotyping Facility - Research Assistant /Technician 2 (British Columbia)
🏢 UBC
📍 British Columbia