Research Assistant/Technician
CA$5,770 – CA$6,270 / mth base salary
Posted 12 Oct 2026
Advertised as “Research Asst/Tech 4”
BranchFactor Summary
The original posting with the fluff stripped out
- Level
- 4
- Expected experience
- 4+ yrs
- Management level
- People management
- Contract
- Full-time
| Base salary | CA$5,770 – CA$6,270 / mth |
|---|
Field of studyCell Biology, Molecular Biology, Plant Biology
Study levelDiploma or higher
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.
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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.