Support biomedical research at UBC through cell culture, laboratory equipment troubleshooting, and accurate consumables management. Work collaboratively in Vancouver’s biomedical engineering setting.

The Hedtrich Lab seeks a Research Technician 2 within UBC’s School of Biomedical Engineering and Faculty of Medicine. This position supports supply management, routine cell culture, experiment data summaries, and common research services. Work includes preparing media and buffers, assisting transfection studies, DNA isolation, and qPCRs supporting gene therapy development for monogenic skin and lung diseases.

Key Responsibilities:

- Manage consumable and small equipment ordering
- Track purchases and assist common research services




- Maintain primary cell cultures and prepare laboratory supplies
- Prepare reagents, media, buffers, and PBS
- Support transfection studies, DNA isolation, and qPCRs

Requirements:

- High school graduation and related additional training
- Minimum two years of related experience
- Previous biomolecular laboratory techniques experience preferred
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion

Apply cell culture, biomolecular laboratory, and research support skills as a Research Technician 2 in UBC’s Hedtrich Lab.

📌 Biomedical Research Technician Cell Culture (Canada)
🏢 University of British Columbia
📍 Canada