Research Assistant/Tech 2 - Nielsen Laboratory
About the role
Staff - Non Union
Job Category
Non Union Technicians and Research Assistants
Job Profile
Non Union Salaried - Research Assistant /Technician 2
Job Title
Research Assistant/Tech 2 - Nielsen Laboratory
Department
Nielsen Laboratory | Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine | Faculty of Medicine
Compensation Range
$4,333.86 - $5,155.61 CAD Monthly
Posting End Date
August 19, 2025
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.
Job End Date
September 1, 2026
The anticipated start date for this position is September 2, 2026. The term is for one year with the possibility of extension.
In your application please include (1) a cover letter, and (2) a CV or resume.
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
The primary work of this position is to provide technical support for various projects within the Nielsen laboratory’s sarcoma and breast cancer research programs. The successful candidate will be involved in planning and performing experiments in the fields of molecular and cell biology, protein biochemistry and proteomics, antibody staining and microscopy, development of mouse models, and experimental therapeutics. Immediate projects involve support for sarcoma research programs studying desmoplastic round cell tumor, synovial sarcoma and tenosynovial giant cell tumor
Organizational Status
The research assistant reports directly to Dr. Torsten Nielsen and will interact frequently with other members of the research team, such as graduate students, the senior technologist and senior research associate, on a project-specific basis to achieve project goals.
Work Performed
- Works with graduate students and senior staff to design experiments
- Plans and performs experiments; troubleshoots problems when they arise
- Collects and records experimental data; analyses, interprets and reports on results
- Presents research results at laboratory meetings and assists with the writing of manuscripts and grant applications
- Presents relevant papers of interest at journal clubs
- Provides guidance and training to new undergraduate/graduate students in proper laboratory procedures, techniques and use of equipment.
- Assists senior technologist in organizing and maintaining reagents, supplies and equipment in the laboratory
- Carries out any other related duties as required in keeping with the qualifications and requirements of positions in this classification
Consequence of Error/Judgement
Errors and incorrect decisions made in this position could jeopardize the experiments performed, compromise data quality and/or delay project completion.
Supervision Received
Works under general supervision by Principal Investigator (Dr. Torsten Nielsen), the laboratory’s senior research associate (Dr. Shilpa Patil), and senior research technologist (Angela Goytain).
Supervision Given
While the research assistant is not expected to provide direct supervision to others, s/he may be asked to provide guidance and training to new undergraduate and graduate students in proper laboratory procedures, techniques and use 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.
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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
- DNA & RNA extraction and purification, and PCR
- Processing and handling tissue specimens
- Protein analysis: protein extraction and quantification, electrophoresis, immunostaining, confocal microscopy
- Must be able work both independently and as part of a team
- Good organization skills and ability to pay attention to detail is essential
- Must have strong oral and written communication skills in scientific English
Research Assistant/Tech 2 - Nielsen Laboratory
About the role
Staff - Non Union
Job Category
Non Union Technicians and Research Assistants
Job Profile
Non Union Salaried - Research Assistant /Technician 2
Job Title
Research Assistant/Tech 2 - Nielsen Laboratory
Department
Nielsen Laboratory | Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine | Faculty of Medicine
Compensation Range
$4,333.86 - $5,155.61 CAD Monthly
Posting End Date
August 19, 2025
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.
Job End Date
September 1, 2026
The anticipated start date for this position is September 2, 2026. The term is for one year with the possibility of extension.
In your application please include (1) a cover letter, and (2) a CV or resume.
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
The primary work of this position is to provide technical support for various projects within the Nielsen laboratory’s sarcoma and breast cancer research programs. The successful candidate will be involved in planning and performing experiments in the fields of molecular and cell biology, protein biochemistry and proteomics, antibody staining and microscopy, development of mouse models, and experimental therapeutics. Immediate projects involve support for sarcoma research programs studying desmoplastic round cell tumor, synovial sarcoma and tenosynovial giant cell tumor
Organizational Status
The research assistant reports directly to Dr. Torsten Nielsen and will interact frequently with other members of the research team, such as graduate students, the senior technologist and senior research associate, on a project-specific basis to achieve project goals.
Work Performed
- Works with graduate students and senior staff to design experiments
- Plans and performs experiments; troubleshoots problems when they arise
- Collects and records experimental data; analyses, interprets and reports on results
- Presents research results at laboratory meetings and assists with the writing of manuscripts and grant applications
- Presents relevant papers of interest at journal clubs
- Provides guidance and training to new undergraduate/graduate students in proper laboratory procedures, techniques and use of equipment.
- Assists senior technologist in organizing and maintaining reagents, supplies and equipment in the laboratory
- Carries out any other related duties as required in keeping with the qualifications and requirements of positions in this classification
Consequence of Error/Judgement
Errors and incorrect decisions made in this position could jeopardize the experiments performed, compromise data quality and/or delay project completion.
Supervision Received
Works under general supervision by Principal Investigator (Dr. Torsten Nielsen), the laboratory’s senior research associate (Dr. Shilpa Patil), and senior research technologist (Angela Goytain).
Supervision Given
While the research assistant is not expected to provide direct supervision to others, s/he may be asked to provide guidance and training to new undergraduate and graduate students in proper laboratory procedures, techniques and use 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
- DNA & RNA extraction and purification, and PCR
- Processing and handling tissue specimens
- Protein analysis: protein extraction and quantification, electrophoresis, immunostaining, confocal microscopy
- Must be able work both independently and as part of a team
- Good organization skills and ability to pay attention to detail is essential
- Must have strong oral and written communication skills in scientific English