Job Description

Staff - Non Union

Job Category

Non Union Technicians and Research Assistants

Job Profile

Non Union Hourly - Research Assistant /Technician 2

Job Title

Research Assistant/ Technician 2

Department

Raymond Laboratory | Department of Psychiatry | Faculty of Medicine

Compensation Range

$27.47 - $32.68 CAD Hourly

Posting End Date

August 13, 2026

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

Job End Date

August 31, 2027

This position is expected to be filled by promotion/reassignment and is included here to inform you of its vacancy at the University.

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.

The Research Technician 2 will assist the graduate students and postdoctoral fellows in running experiments under their supervision. They will also assist in analyzing and interpreting experimental results and research data.

Organizational Status
The Research Technician 2 will work closely with the senior graduate students and postdoctoral fellow to assist with the ongoing research projects.

Work Performed

• Assists graduate students and postdoctoral fellows in running experiments by performing specific tasks, such as recording data and observations using standardized techniques.
• Under the supervision of a senior graduate student or postdoctoral fellow, uses standard techniques, equipment and protocols, well-established in the lab to acquire brain imaging and electrophysiological data from mice while they are performing a behavioral task.
• Works closely with a graduate student to image neurotransmitter release in ex vivo mouse brain slice, following standard techniques and protocol.
• Assists in analyzing and interpreting experimental results and research data by using standardized tools established in the lab to assemble and compile mouse behavioral and brain imaging data, creating electronic files for further data analysis.
• Performs simple data analysis using tools established in the lab. Interpretation of results of these analyses will be generated together with the supervising graduate student or postdoctoral fellow.
• Assists in performing postoperative monitoring of animals.
• Operates, maintains and troubleshoots problems with standard equipment.
• Prepares buffer, reagents, solutions, and related material for routine laboratory use.

Consequence of Error/Judgement
Works within well defined guidelines and procedures, but exercises judgment in establishing priorities and carrying tasks through to completion; new or unusual problems are referred to supervisor.

Supervision Received
Works under general supervision in carrying out familiar phases of duties and responsibilities; receives instructions during orientation and on subsequent new assignments or changes in procedures.

Supervision Given
May distribute work assignments to employees at lower classification levels and initiate new employees into routines, procedures and operation of equipment.

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 one’s own

- Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to effectively use the computer software and applications, including Microsoft Office, and internet applications and tools is required.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
• Ability to prioritize and work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines are required.