Research Assistant/Technician 1

Staff - Union

Job Category
CUPE 116

Job Profile
CUPE 116 Salaried - Research Assistant /Technician 1

Job Title
Research Assistant/Technician 1

Department
Research | Tocheva | Department of Microbiology | Faculty of Science

Compensation Range
$4,147.00 - $4,350.00 CAD Monthly

Posting End Date
April 19, 2024

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the Posting End Date above.

Job End Date

Aug 31, 2024

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

To provide technical support in the Tocheva lab by assisting Graduate students and Postdoctoral researchers with their experimental work. The lab assistant will be working independently to design and execute a CRISPR/Cas9 system to manipulate A. longum , an anaerobic sporulating bacterium. This project requires learning about the system, designing constructs, testing them in

E. coli  and A. longum  and performing fluorescent light microcopy and electron microscopy analyses.

Organizational Status
Works independently under guidance from the Principal Investigator.
Work Performed

• Make complex media for the growth of anaerobic bacteria
• Design and execute experiments using molecular biology, biochemistry and microbiology approaches
• Essential skills: PCR, Western blot, anaerobic growth conditions, CRISPR/Cas9
• Write detailed protocols 
• Performs basic literature research, such as, searching for articles on-line or the library. Assists with monitoring and care of animals with appropriate training provided.
• Cleans and performs basic maintenance of tools, equipment and apparatus. 
• 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 work involves critical thinking and problem solving. All problems to be referred to supervisor.  

Supervision Received
Works independently under guidance from the Principal Investigator.
Supervision Given
None but may explain work sequencers to others.
Minimum Qualifications
High school graduation and a minimum one year 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

Preferred Qualifications

Proven ability to learn new techniques necessary.  Good practical laboratory skills.  Position requires effective oral and written communication, interpersonal and organization skills.  Ability to work independently.  Able to exercise good judgment.

- 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.