Research Assistant/Technician 3

University of British Columbia • Vancouver, BC

3d • CA$4,704 - CA$5,547 • Onsite

About The Position

The Laboratory of Dr. Eric Jan, in the Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, in the Faculty of Medicine at UBC will be looking to hire a full-time Research Assistant/Technician 3. The Research Assistant will be expected to perform experiments related to RNA design and therapeutics as well as lab duties.

Requirements

• Completion of a relevant technical program or a university degree in a relevant discipline and a minimum three 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

Nice To Haves

• BSc degree with relevant experience in RNA biology or biochemistry.
• Must be able to follow and carry out instructions from Principal Investigator.
• Must be able to carry out responsibilities independently.
• Effective oral and written communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Interest and enthusiasm for scientific research.

Responsibilities

• Plans and performs experiments related to RNA design and therapeutics, utilizing complex procedures or techniques; troubleshoots problems; collects, records, analyses and interprets experiment results.
• Writes reports, presents research results at laboratory meetings and assists with the writing of grant applications.
• Sets up, maintains, provides supplies, tests experiments
• Provides training to undergraduate students, new and lower level technicians in the use of equipment, techniques and procedures.
• Coordinates, monitors and ensures the implementation and enforcement of laboratory safety rules and procedures.
• Sets up, tests, operates and maintains common laboratory and other equipment.
• May oversee and direct the work of one or two incumbents in lower level classifications.
• Carries out any other related duties as required in keeping with the qualifications and requirements of positions in this classification.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree