Research Assistant

• Staff - Non Union Job Category Non Union Technicians and Research Assistants Job Profile Non Union Salaried - Research Assistant /Technician 1 Job Title Research Assistant Department Sekhon Laboratory Division of Critical Care | Department of Medicine Compensation Range $4,109.47 - $4,507.06 CAD Monthly Posting End Date June 16, 2026 Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.
• Job End Date June 21, 2027 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 Assistant position within Sekhon Laboratory in the Division of Critical Care in the Department of Medicine, The University of British Columbia.
• The incumbent will support research and administrative activities, contributes to team collaboration, and assists with projects as needed.
• Organizational Status The Research Technician will assist the Principal Investigator and lab members with experiments and day-to-day lab activities.
• The individual will interact closely with members of the research group including graduate and undergraduate students; UBC and department staff and administrators; and collaborators.
• Work Performed Assists with knowledge translation duties including website and social media Maintains research related records and databases, entering data according to established protocols Attend weekly lab meetings to discuss work progress.
• Assist graduate students with their projects as needed.
• Carries out any other related duties as required in keeping with the qualifications and requirements of positions in this classification Perform other administrative/clerical duties as required.
• Consequence of Error/Judgement The incumbent is accountable for supporting research activities and the efficient maintenance of research data.
• Errors made could influence the data quality, timelines, and study integrity, and thus compromise the results of research projects.
• This would impact the credibility of the PI and other research team investigators.
• Supervision Received Works under direct supervision in accordance with detailed oral or written instructions; routine duties are carried out under general supervision.
• 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

Bachelor’s degree and work experience in a research and hospital environment and a minimum of two years of related experience is preferred Research experience in immunomodulation for cardiac arrest patients is an asset. collection and isolation of peripheral blood mononuclear cells from human study participants in a critical care setting undefined collection of serum and plasma from human study participants in a critical care setting with subsequent ELISA-based analyses for circulating cytokine quantification Ability to work both independently and within a team environment, exercising sound judgment and decision-making. Attentive to detail, with the ability to work quickly and accurately. Ability to adapt to changing priorities, multitasking and meeting deadlines. Ability to exercise tact and discretion when handling sensitive and/or confidential matters. Effective oral and written communication, organizational, time management, and interpersonal skills. · High degree of thoroughness, accuracy, and attention to detail. · Ability to exercise tact and discretion. Coursework in and/or experience with quantitative research methods is an asset. 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. If you have any accommodation or accessibility needs during the job application process, please contact the Centre for Workplace Accessibility at workplace.accessibility@ubc.ca.