Research Technician 2

Staff - Non Union

Job Category

Non Union Technicians and Research Assistants

Job Profile

Non Union Salaried - Research Assistant /Technician 2

Job Title

Research Technician 2

Department

Kobor Laboratory | Centre for Molecular Medicine and Therapeutics | Faculty of Medicine

Compensation Range

$4, $5,155.61 CAD Monthly

Posting End Date

February 19, 2026

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

Job End Date

March 1, 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.

Job Summary
This position's primary purpose is to assist with basic routine data entry, documentation, database maintenance, and code reviews of existing epigenetics projects.

Organizational Status
This position will report to Dr. Michael Kobor who is the Principal Investigator.

Work Performed

• Assisting with basic routine data entry and documentation of the existing projects.
• Performing sample quality control and data preprocessing and working closely with other research personnel and collaborators on such issues.
• Developing, maintaining and optimizing project databases and tools.
• Assisting with creating and maintaining technical documentation.
• Assisting with data analysis using statistical models.
• Assisting with creating, debugging and troubleshooting in R programming environment.
• Contributing to writing scientific manuscripts.
• Providing weekly project updates.
• Performing other related tasks.

Consequence of Error/Judgement
The work described follows established protocols and techniques. The position requires strong organizational, multi-tasking and communication skills. Accuracy and attention to detail are essential. Errors could compromise the scientific integrity of the project.

Supervision Received
Works with a senior bioinformatician.

Monthly reports to Dr. Michael Kobor at lab meetings.

Supervision Given
None

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

• Effective oral and written communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to follow established guidelines and protocols and to complete work assignments.
• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.

About Us

The University of British Columbia is a global centre for research and teaching, consistently ranked among the top 20 public universities globally. A large part of what makes us unique is the community of engaged students, faculty, and staff who are collectively committed to shaping a better world.

Recognized as a leading employer in British Columbia and Canada, UBC supports inspired students, faculty and staff on their journey of discovery, and challenges them to realize their greatest potential. New ideas, changing infrastructure, innovative technology, and fresh approaches are opening up possibilities for the future of research, teaching, and work. Are you ready to embrace the future together?

Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, and/or Indigenous person.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

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