Research Assistant​/Tech

Staff - Union

Job Category: CUPE 116 Job Profile

CUPE 116 Hourly - Research Assistant /Technician 2

Job Title: Research Assistant/Tech 2 (Hourly)

Department: Research | Song Lab | Department of Botany | Faculty of Science

Compensation Range: $27.24 - $29.82 CAD Hourly

Posting End Date: February 20, 2026

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

May 31, 2026

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.

This is a Research Assistant/ Technician 2 position in the Song Lab.

The technician will report to the PI, Dr. Liang Song.

• Main duties include maintenance of laboratory equipment and carrying out molecular biology experiments.

• Equipment maintenance: help maintain equipment purchased on CFI JELF and perform tests and preventative measures. Coordinate software updates, repairs, and replacement with vendors and suppliers.

• Molecular experiments: carry out molecular cloning and transformation of tomato according to established protocols. Performs associated plant work in growth chambers and UBC greenhouse. Document experimental record.

• Prepare and/or maintain media, buffer, reagents, solutions, cultures and related material for the molecular biology assays.

• Carries out any other related duties as necessary in keeping with the qualifications and requirements of the job.

All work being done will be under close supervision by the PI, Dr. Liang Song, and all decisions about experimental procedures will be made in cohort with the PI, Dr. Liang Song.

Data analysis and design of statistical workflow to be conducted independently following consultation with Principal Investigator on project goals and deliverables.

None.

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.

No preferred qualifications listed.