Apply molecular biology expertise to cancer research at UBC, developing epigenomics protocols and bioinformatics-supported assays as a Research Assistant.

The Hirst lab seeks a Research Assistant / Technician 3 for its Department of Microbiology research team. This fixed-term leave replacement supports molecular assay development, protocol optimization, and research into epigenetic causes of cancers. The work includes tissue culture, CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing, nucleic acid extraction, and next generation sequencing library preparation.

Key Responsibilities:

- Execute experiments supporting new epigenomics protocol development
- Optimize existing molecular biology protocols
- Prepare ChIP-seq, RNA-seq, and bisulfite-seq libraries
- Quantify DNA using qPCR
- Maintain equipment, reagents, and laboratory waste disposal

Requirements:

- Relevant technical program or university degree
- Minimum three years of related experience
- Molecular biology research laboratory experience preferred
- Accurate, organized, and detail-oriented work style
- Robust written and verbal communication skills

Contribute molecular biology, sequencing, and qPCR expertise to UBC cancer research with careful, independent laboratory execution.

📌 Molecular Biology Research Assistant (Vancouver)
🏢 The University of British Columbia
📍 Vancouver