Research Assistant/Tech 1 (P/T) in Martone Lab
About the role
Staff - Union
Job Category
CUPE 116
Job Profile
CUPE 116 Salaried - Research Assistant /Technician 1
Job Title
Research Assistant/Tech 1 (P/T) in Martone Lab
Department
Research | Martone Lab | Department of Botany | Faculty of Science
Compensation Range
$4,147.00 - $4,350.00 CAD Monthly
Posting End Date
August 21, 2025
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.
Job End Date
December 31, 2025
This is a part-time position at 20.25 hours a week.
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 is a research technician (Tech 1) part-time position in the UBC Department of Botany working in the Martone lab.
Organizational Status
The technician will report to the PI, Dr. Patrick Martone (Professor, UBC Botany).
Work Performed
Carries out basic DNA extractions and PCR reactions
Assists with routine tasks in herbarium specimen preparation
Maintains lab database on specimen collection information and DNA sequences, according to established protocols
Coordinates with UBC Herbarium to accession new specimens into the museum collection
Assists with lab culturing and field collections of seaweeds, as needed
Cleans and performs basic maintenance of equipment
Consequence of Error/Judgement
All work being done will be under close supervision by the Principle Investigator, and all decisions about experimental procedures will be made in cohort with the Principle Investigator.
Supervision Received
The technician will work independently and as part of a team, including external collaborators. The Principle Investigator will oversee work with direct support provided by other lab researchers.
Supervision Given
None.
Minimum Qualifications
High school graduation and a minimum one year of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
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Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own
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Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion
Preferred Qualifications
Research Assistant/Tech 1 (P/T) in Martone Lab
About the role
Staff - Union
Job Category
CUPE 116
Job Profile
CUPE 116 Salaried - Research Assistant /Technician 1
Job Title
Research Assistant/Tech 1 (P/T) in Martone Lab
Department
Research | Martone Lab | Department of Botany | Faculty of Science
Compensation Range
$4,147.00 - $4,350.00 CAD Monthly
Posting End Date
August 21, 2025
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.
Job End Date
December 31, 2025
This is a part-time position at 20.25 hours a week.
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 is a research technician (Tech 1) part-time position in the UBC Department of Botany working in the Martone lab.
Organizational Status
The technician will report to the PI, Dr. Patrick Martone (Professor, UBC Botany).
Work Performed
Carries out basic DNA extractions and PCR reactions
Assists with routine tasks in herbarium specimen preparation
Maintains lab database on specimen collection information and DNA sequences, according to established protocols
Coordinates with UBC Herbarium to accession new specimens into the museum collection
Assists with lab culturing and field collections of seaweeds, as needed
Cleans and performs basic maintenance of equipment
Consequence of Error/Judgement
All work being done will be under close supervision by the Principle Investigator, and all decisions about experimental procedures will be made in cohort with the Principle Investigator.
Supervision Received
The technician will work independently and as part of a team, including external collaborators. The Principle Investigator will oversee work with direct support provided by other lab researchers.
Supervision Given
None.
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