Research Assistant​/Technician

Non Union Technicians and Research Assistants

Non Union Salaried - Research Assistant /Technician 4

Research Assistant/Technician 4

Aparicio Laboratory | Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine | Faculty of Medicine

$5,220.98 - $6,124.46 CAD Monthly

March 8, 2026

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

March 31, 2027

The anticipated start date for this position is April 1, 2026. The term is for one year with the possibility of extension.

In your application please include (1) a cover letter, and (2) a CV or resume.

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.

The Aparicio lab is developing new single-cell genome and transcriptome methods for tracking clonal trajectories at the single-cell level in patient tissues and to gain a better understanding of the tumour microenvironment. Our researchers use the latest single-cell genomics technologies to rapidly identify genes that are involved in the development of cancer. This position will be working on the Single-Cell Genomics Platform on research projects currently ongoing.

The successful candidate will be providing technical guidance, expertise, technology development and support to both internal/external researchers using the single-cell genomics platform; located at 2 separate research facilities in Vancouver, B.C.

We are seeking a highly motivated and highly skilled individual with expertise or experience in single-cell genomics, liquid handling robotics, and/or next-generation sequencing with a strong background in molecular biology. The successful applicant will work full-time under the direction and supervision of Dr. Samuel Aparicio, Principal Investigator, and his designate. Individuals with experience using liquid handling robotics and Next-Generations Sequencing techniques are considered an asset.

Experience with bioinformatics approaches to biological data and familiarity with the handling of genomics and next-generation sequencing data will be an advantage. This position will provide the candidate with a high level of exposure to single-cell genomics and translational research, as well as, providing opportunities to work collaboratively with industry partners and other researchers globally; the position start date is flexible.

Aparicio Lab is located in the Department of Basic and Translational Research at BC Cancer Research Institute in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The candidate will report directly to Dr. Samuel Aparicio, or his delegate and Laboratory Research and Operations Manager. In addition, the applicant may assist in overseeing the technical work of students and trainees.

• Plans and performs experiments utilizing established complex procedures and/or techniques for investigating single-cell genomics, involving the use of liquid handling robotics and 10x genomics platforms.
• Collaborates with PI and team members to support the development project pipelines, and technical experiments.
• Visualize and analyze cells using microscopy and flow cytometry.
• Generation, preparation and submission of next-generation sequencing libraries.
• Using a LIMS system to track and record sample data
• Provide technical expertise and support in molecular biology, protein biochemistry, tissue culture and virology
• Develop and implement standard operating protocols (SOPs).
• Maintains laboratory records and experimental data.
• Assist in general lab maintenance such as reagent preparation, receiving and inventory of lab supplies.
• Conducts complex data analysis and interpretation of data resulting from high-throughput experiments.
• Presents data at scientific meetings, writes reports and contributes to writing ethics and grant applications.
• Carries out any other related duties as assigned or required in keeping with the qualifications and requirements of this technician level.

The work is complex and requires a high level of training, tasks are assigned and the incumbent exercises a considerable amount of responsibility, initiative and judgment in determining their work schedule to achieve those tasks. Errors may result in the permanent loss of irreplaceable tissue samples, loss of thousands of dollars of material and/or damage to equipment. Incorrect decisions or actions may damage the reputation of the laboratory, lead to a loss of credibility in this field, and be financially costly.

Noncompliance with biosafety and chemical safety regulations may also result in the closure of the facility or loss of grant funding.

The successful applicant will work under…