Research Assistant/ Technician
CA$4,598 – CA$5,470 / mth base salary
Posted 7 Oct 2026
Advertised as “Research Assistant/ Technician 2”
BranchFactor Summary
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- Level
- 2
- Expected experience
- 2+ yrs
- Management level
- People management
- Contract
- Full-time
| Base salary | CA$4,598 – CA$5,470 / mth |
|---|
Field of studyAnimal Biology, Biochemistry, Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Immunology, Microbiology (or related)
Study levelBachelor's or higher
Staff - Non Union
Job Category
Non Union Technicians and Research Assistants
Job Profile
Non Union Salaried - Research Assistant /Technician 2
Job Title
Research Assistant/ Technician 2
Department
Zimring Laboratory | Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine | Faculty of Medicine
Compensation Range
$4,597.80 - $5,469.59 CAD Monthly
Posting End Date
October 25, 2026
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.
Job End Date
October 31, 2027
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/Technician will support a multidisciplinary research program focused on red blood cell biology, oxidative stress, transfusion medicine, and immunology. The successful candidate will perform animal handling and experimental procedures using murine models, collect and process biological samples, and conduct laboratory-based assays investigating the effects of oxidative stress on blood cells and immune responses.
Responsibilities will include animal husbandry support, administration of experimental treatments, blood collection, tissue harvesting and preparation of samples for flow cytometry.
The position will contribute to projects investigating mechanisms of oxidative stress in health and disease, and preclinical evaluation of therapeutic interventions relevant to transfusion medicine and hematologic disorders.
Organizational Status
The individual will report directly to the Principal Investigator (Dr. James Zimring) and work closely with research associates, graduate students, and collaborating investigators. Initially, the individual will work under close supervision but will be expected to perform assigned duties independently following appropriate training and demonstration of competency.
Work Performed
- Perform animal handling and husbandry procedures in accordance with approved animal care protocols and institutional guidelines.