RA/Tech I

Job title:

RA/Tech I

Company

University of British Columbia

Job description

Staff – UnionJob Category BCGEU Okanagan Support StaffJob Profile BCGEU OK Salaried – Research Assistant and Technician IJob Title RA/Tech IDepartment UBCO | Postdoctoral Research Support | Pakpour | School of Engineering | Faculty of Applied ScienceCompensation Range $3,959.00 – $4,539.00 CAD MonthlyPosting End Date April 28, 2025Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.Job End Date Apr 30, 2026At 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 SummaryThe aim of the research program is to elucidate the effects of gut microbiota–dependent coprostanol production on saliva and serum cholesterol, lipoprotein production and atherosclerosis. Using non-invasive monitoring techniques, the aim is also to build an extensive library of stool isolated microbial strains able to convert absorbable cholesterol into poorly absorbable coprostanol, which will eventually be of great interest for development of novel personalized cardiovascular disease therapies.The Research Assistant Technician will assist with sample collection kit preparation and shipment for the national and international collaborators. The Research Assistant Technician is responsible for preparing sample collection kits for biological samples, kit distributions to donors by mail, receiving samples, basic processing, and storage.Organizational Status:The research assistant will report directly to Dr. Sepideh Pakpour (Assistant Professor) may on occasion communicate with donors and national and international collaborators.Work Performed:The Research Assistant technician is also expected to:Organize laboratory and stock, maintains inventory and distributes supplies.Operate, maintain and troubleshoot problems with standard equipment.Prepare and/or maintains media, buffer, reagents, solutions, cultures and related material for routine laboratory use.Biological sample collection kit preparation will require:Purchasing of suppliesAssembly of stool collection kitsMailing kits and receiving samplesProcessing samples will require:Centrifuge specimens (if needed) and preparation of aliquots or components of specimens according to the specifications of the test to be performed.Storing samplesConsequence of Error / Impact of Decisions:The work of the Research Assistant will be monitored by Dr. Sepideh Pakpour. Errors or incorrect decisions could potentially result in delays in completing the project or seriously compromise the quality of the research.Supervision Received:The Research Assistant will be directly supervised by Dr. Sepideh Pakpour.Supervision Given:The Research Assistant will not be supervising others.Minimum Qualifications:High School graduation and a minimum one year of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.Bachelor’s degree in biology is preferred.Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s ownDemonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusionSkills:UBC WHMIS safety trainingUBC Transportation of dangerous goods training – needed for Biological materials, including clinical samples, animal tissues, cell lines, viruses, prions or bacterial strainsAbility to multi-task and to work both independently and within a team environmentEffective oral and written communication, interpersonal and organization skills.Accuracy and attention to details required.

Expected salary

$3959 – 4539 per month

Location

Canada

Job date

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 06:19:27 GMT

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