Job Description

Staff - Non Union
Job Category Non Union Technicians and Research Assistants
Job Profile Non Union Salaried - Research Assistant /Technician 2
Job Title Research Assistant/Tech 2 - Nielsen
Department MAPCore | Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine | Faculty of Medicine
Compensation Range $4,333.86 - $5,155.61 CAD Monthly
Posting End Date April 21, 2025
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.
Job End Date May 4, 2026
The anticipated start date for this position is May 5, 2026. The term is for one year with the possibility of extension.
In your application please include (1) a cover letter, and (2) a CV or resume.
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 Summary
The Research Assistant will work within a collaborative and multidisciplinary research team environment to support molecular and advanced pathology cancer research, and be based at the Molecular and Advanced Pathology core (MAPcore) laboratory at Jack Bell Research Centre.
Organizational Status
The Research Assistant will work within a collaborative and multidisciplinary research team environment to support molecular and advanced pathology cancer research, and be based at the Molecular and Advanced Pathology core (MAPcore) laboratory at Jack Bell Research Centre.
Work Performed

• Assists planning research project activities, including organizing meetings, documenting meetings
• Communicating with diverse clinical and research partners; scheduling sample receival and drop off.
• Assists with invoicing and communicating the invoices with clients.
• Maintaining supplies inventory and sending reminders to lab manager for supply purchases.
• Supports with recording the completed projects data and reports.
• Labeling test tubes and slides using permanent markers
• Files and renames the pathology images in the computer
• Attends regular laboratory meetings. The updates of the laboratory and facility activities are discussed at regular meeting with research team members. Regular attendance and reporting in the meetings are required for working effectively
• Assist in simple staining such as H&E
• Assist with experiments by tissue preparation for processing & sectioning
• Preparing tittered Ab solutions for IHCs
• Setting up, testing, operating and maintaining standard laboratory and other equipment
• Carries out any other related duties as required in keeping with the qualifications and requirements of positions in this classification

Consequence of Error/Judgement
The Research Assistant will be required to show judgment and decision making which has the potential to impact the MAPcore, and the opportunity for future research collaborators. The exercise of poor judgment and lack of consultation with supervisors could adversely affect the viability and validity of research projects. Continued adverse effects could negatively affect the MAPcores revenue and reputation.
Supervision Received
Under overall supervision of the Principal Investigator and the direct supervision of the lab management within the MAPcore.
Supervision Given
None.
Minimum Qualifications
High school graduation, some additional training in a related field and a minimum two years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with ones own
- Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing ones own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion
Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to effectively use computer software, such as MS Office, and familiarity with online literature search tools.
• Any training or familiarity with Histology lab work will be considered as an asset.
• Ability to work effectively independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to show initiative and judgment.
• Ability to prioritize and work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.