Research Assistant​/Technician

Staff - Non Union Job Category Non Union Technicians and Research Assistants Job Profile Non Union Salaried - Research Assistant /Technician 3 Job Title Research Assistant /Technician 3 Department Subramaniam Laboratory | Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | Faculty of Medicine Compensation Range $4,567.04 - $5,385.67 CAD Monthly Posting End Date January 21, 2026

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

Job End Date

January 31, 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.

We are seeking a highly motivated Research Assistant/Tech 3 to support PROGENITER, a multi-year research program to develop therapeutics that target infectious diseases at an accelerated pace. The successful candidate will be responsible for the production and purification of proteins and protein complexes of interest to the research program and will be closely involved in testing of protein activity using a variety of in vitro and cell-based assays.

We are looking for a dynamic and self-motivated team player who thrives in a fast-paced and challenging lab environment.

PROGENITER is a University of British Columbia-affiliated, nationally recognized, multi-year research program to enable the rapid design, engineering, and production of antibody leads against present and future viral diseases to ensure Canada is better prepared for the next pandemic. PROGENITER is a key component of Canada’s Immuno-Engineering and Biomanufacturing Hub (CIEBH). Our interdisciplinary team of researchers, students, staff, and industry partners work together to discover, test, and advance therapeutics that target infectious diseases at an accelerated pace.

This mission aligns with CIEBH’s vision for rapidly responding to new health threats and Canada’s national pandemic preparedness strategy (BLSS).

The incumbent will report to Dr. Sriram Subramaniam, the Director of PROGENITER and will work closely with the other members of the research team, including Research Technicians, Research Associates, Postdoctoral Fellows and Graduate Students.

• Perform molecular cloning, propagation and purification of plasmids
• Perform recombinant protein expression in
  
  E. coli, insect and mammalian cell culture systems
• Perform protein purification using techniques such as FPLC affinity chromatography, SEC, IEX, and preparation of samples for subsequent analysis
• Perform protein characterization using techniques such as SDS-PAGE, Western Blotting, DSF, BLI, plate reader-based biochemical assays
• Maintain mammalian cell cultures and develop cell-based assays
• Maintain detailed lab notebook and communicate experimental results to the supervisor and other members of the lab on a regular basis
• Analyze, interpret, and communicate biochemical data with proficiency
• Operate and maintain essential biochemical equipment including benchtop instruments, small and large centrifuges and autoclave
• Restock laboratory consumables as needed
• Performs additional responsibilities as assigned, aligning with the qualifications and requirements of positions within this classification

Failure to maintain a high standard of work and consistent communication between team members and the supervisors will result in project delays and affect the quality of research output, which may impact working conditions, reputation, and funding for the research group and UBC.

Failure to follow all applicable safety precautions, including a thorough risk assessment before conducting an experiment, may result in serious injury to the incumbent and others in the surrounding area.

Once trained, the technician is expected to work independently, following established protocols, but in close communication with other team members. Dr. Sriram Subramaniam will supervise…