Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) is Canada’s only polytechnic university, proudly serving the South Fraser region for more than 40 years. With campuses in Surrey, Richmond, Langley, and Cloverdale, KPU is deeply connected to the communities it serves and to the diverse cultures, backgrounds, and lived experiences of its students. Through academic excellence, applied learning, innovation, and strong industry and community partnerships, KPU prepares students for meaningful futures.

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Employee - Hourly Rate Employment Type: Temporary Full Time Workplace Type: On-Site Travel Frequency: Employee Group: Casual Employee The Research Technician has a supportive role for research goals of the Applied Genomics Centre (AGC). This individual will support applied research projects under the supervision and direction of the AGC Director, Laboratory and Research Coordinator, and senior research staff. Where appropriate, they may also help supervise and train student researchers working in the AGC laboratories, or in the field as applicable.

They will contribute to experimental design, perform laboratory tasks, and communicate results to the Director, Associates, and industry partners. Provide research support for the AGC’s Director, Faculty project leads, Laboratory and Research Coordinator, and senior research staff Gather, organize and maintain experimental data and records in the AGC lab,



and in the field when required Execute experiments required for research projects, including quality control, and troubleshooting when necessary Assist in preparing reports and presentations, collaboratively and under the direction of the AGC’s senior leadership Provide on-site supervision and training to undergraduate student researchers, when required Generate and update standard operating procedures for routine and recent developments, in collaboration with the Laboratory and Research Coordinator and/or senior research staff BSc in Biology or related discipline Research experience is an asset Anticipated hourly pay rate: $24.00 - $28.00 As a part of our total rewards offerings, KPU also offers extended health and dental benefits, healthcare spending account, generous vacation package, defined pension plan, parenthood top-up, sick leave, long-term disability, life insurance, professional development days, tuition waiver, inhouse training & development, inter-campus transportation, and more!

Note: Eligibility requirements apply, benefits may vary depending on the employee group the position belongs to and whether the position offered is temporary or part-time.

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📌 Research Technician -Temporary Full-Time (Vancouver)
🏢 Kwantlen Polytechnic University
📍 Vancouver