Senior Research Technician
University of British Columbia
Staff – Non UnionJob Category Non Union Technicians and Research AssistantsJob Profile Non Union Salaried – Research Assistant /Technician 5Job Title Senior Research TechnicianDepartment Brubacher Laboratory | Department of Emergency Medicine | Faculty of MedicineCompensation Range $6,088.24 – $6,966.27 CAD MonthlyPosting End Date July 29, 2024Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.Job End Date Jul 31, 2025This position is located within a health-care facility, therefore, the successful candidate will be required to provide verification of full vaccination against Covid-19 provided prior to the start date, as required by a provincial health mandate.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 SummaryThe Senior Research Technician will run the Brubacher Toxicology Lab which is part of the Road Safety and Public Health research group at the Department of Emergency Medicine. The lab currently analyzes approximately 100 blood samples per week for a drug panel of 80+ recreational drugs and prescription medications. The primary roles of this position include acting as a resource for all lab analytical techniques, developing new analytic techniques, monitoring the quality of all analytical analyses, periodically updating the drug panel as indicated or on request of the PI, ensuring that the lab is properly equipped and that all equipment is properly maintained, and supervising and ensuring safety for all staff working in the lab. He/she will develop new analytic techniques (such as a methodology for dried blood spot analysis) as indicated and perform highly skilled technical tasks requiring extensive education, training and experience in the area of toxicology analysis detecting and quantifying cannabinoids, alcohol, recreational drugs and medications using liquid chromatography with tandem mass spectrometry (LCMSMS) and headspace gas chromatography with flame-ionization detection (HS-GC-FID) instruments. The successful candidate is expected to keep abreast of new techniques and developments in the area of forensic toxicology. Exceptional organizational skills and a high degree of enthusiasm are required for this position.This position is full-time, Monday to Friday. Availability for some after hours or weekend work may be required.Organizational StatusThe Road Safety and Public Health research group of the Department of Emergency Medicine is located at the Vancouver General Hospital site and is operationally supported by the Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute (VCHRI) and the University of British Columbia. The research community based at the VCHRI is comprised mostly of UBC faculty, staff, and students.Work Performed
Consequence of Error/JudgementThe research technician has wide latitude for exercising independent initiative and judgement in the performance of specialized duties and responsibilities. The Research Technician is expected to conduct research activities in an ethical manner. Study data must be reliably and accurately recorded. Strict confidentiality of all study participants must be adhered to.Supervision ReceivedWorks independently under administrative direction from the Principal Investigator.Supervision GivenHas supervisory responsibilities for other lab technicians. Provides training and support to trainees and other lab staff. May be required to interview and advise the PI on hiring of other lab technicians.Minimum Qualifications
University degree in relevant discipline or completion of a technical program and a minimum five years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Some positions may require a graduate degree.– 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 inclusionPreferred Qualifications
$6088.24 – 6966.27 per month
Canada
Wed, 24 Jul 2024 01:08:00 GMT
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