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 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.
