Research Asst/Tech 4

Staff - Union Job Category CUPE 116 Job Profile CUPE 116 Salaried - Research Assistant /Technician 4 Job Title Research Asst/Tech 4 Department Biology Program | Matrix | Department of Botany | Faculty of Science Compensation Range $5,770.00 - $6,270.00 CAD Monthly Posting End Date October 19, 2026 Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date. Job End Date Ongoing This is a leave replacement for a fixed term duration. 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 Description

Summary The candidate is responsible for the technical support for the teaching laboratory courses as part of the Biology Program, which is the undergraduate program of the Departments of Botany and Zoology. The incumbent will join a team of teaching technicians that work collaboratively to support a range of Biology teaching labs. The candidate should be able to respond to shifting priorities and works to resolve issues that arise in an efficient and calm manner. Organizational Status Reports administratively directly to the Biology Program Manager and works closely with course instructors for technical and teaching purposes.

Work Performed Designs, fabricates or procures, and maintains materials and equipment for teaching laboratory exercises Assists lab instructors with developing and troubleshooting technical aspects of laboratory exercises and SOPs for experiments. Acquires and maintains cultures of a wide range of organisms used in teaching laboratories, including algae, plants, vertebrates, and invertebrates, using established and developed culturing techniques in accordance with UBC Animal Care Committee (ACC) standards Develops, modifies, and performs technical procedures and laboratory exercises in collaboration with laboratory instructors and teaching assistants.

Oversees laboratory requirements by overseeing equipment, organism, reagent, and supply needs. Provides technical guidance to undergraduate students undertaking laboratory projects, as required. Trains and provides technical guidance to laboratory technicians and Work Learn students, including staff to support multiple teaching laboratories. Oversees the compliance with laboratory health, safety, environmental, and animal care regulations, including participation on Department of Zoology/Botany Local Safety Teams. Performs other related duties as required. Consequence of Error/Judgement Because this position involves student contact, errors have far-reaching consequences.

Experiments are designed and tested in advance of the academic year in collaboration with instructors. Materials and equipment must be properly calibrated and in good working order…

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