Ryerson/Goobie Lab – T3 Research Assistant

Staff - Non Union

Job Category

Non Union Technicians and Research Assistants

Job Title

Ryerson / Goobie Lab T3 Research Assistant

Department

Ryerson Laboratory UBC James Hogg Research Centre Faculty of Medicine (Christopher Ryerson)

Posting End Date

August 25, 2024

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

Job End Date

Aug 31, 2025

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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

The Research Assistant will be responsible for the technical support and assist in various projects related to the sample collection, biobank management and multi-omic data analysis for patients with interstitial lung disease (ILD).

The job will involve both clinical-based and standard wet lab-based projects.

Organizational Status

The applicant will be located at St. Paul's Hospital in the UBC Centre for Heart Lung Innovation. All work will be done indoors and full access to all necessary safety equipment and training will be provided.

Hazards include : working with human blood, airway (sputum and lavage), and lung tissue samples. The applicant will report directly to the principal investigator, with interactions and liaisons with research technicians and students.

Work Performed

• Plans, optimizes and performs experiments utilizing complex procedures including immunoassays, western blot, cell culture and cell based assays.
• Handling and processing of patient samples including blood, sputum, saliva, sinus, and lung tissue.
• Isolation and characterization of RNA and DNA.
• Performs basic literature and internet searches for research and laboratory related resources.
• Maintain research related records and ILD biobank database, entering data according to established protocols.
• Responsible for ordering equipment, reagents and supplies and liaise with vendors and institutional finance and procurement departments.
• Operate, maintain and troubleshoot problems with standard equipment.
• Responsible to organize laboratory and stock, maintain inventory.
• Prepare and / or maintain media, buffer, reagents, solutions, cultures and related material for routine laboratory use.
• Provide lab orientation and training for equipment, techniques and SOPs to new staff(s) and student(s). Record keeping of training certificates / logs of lab members.
• Write SOPs for new studies.
• Writes reports and amend Biosafety Ethics to meet safety requirements.
• Biobank samples and maintain inventory list.
• Carries out any other related duties as required in keeping with the qualifications and requirements of positions in this classification.

Consequence of Error / Judgement

Carelessness during the performance of duties in the laboratory could jeopardize the progress of research projects. The RA is required to conduct all research activities in an ethical manner following approved guidelines.

Supervision Received

Works under general supervision of Dr. Chris Ryerson and Dr. Gillian Goobie. The RA will also have supervision from and collaboration with the members of Dr. Tillie Hackett’s lab.

Supervision Given

None, but may explain work to others such as summer students or co-op students.

Minimum Qualifications

Completion of a relevant technical program or a university degree in a relevant discipline and a minimum three 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Must be fastidious with respect to lab records and protocols.
• An understanding of or background in techniques such tissue culturing, flow cytometry, gene expression profiling, and ELISAs would be a strong asset.
• Experience in training others is an asset.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and within a team environment is an asset.

Benefits

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