Hybrid DeMarco Lab - T2 na UBC

Staff - Non Union

Job Category

Non Union Technicians and Research Assistants

Job Title

DeMarco Lab - T2

Department

DeMarco Lab | James Hogg Research Centre | Faculty of Medicine (Mari DeMarco)

Posting End Date

March 13, 2025

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

Job End Date

Jan 31, 2026

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

A research assistant position is available in the lab of Dr. Mari DeMarco in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the University of British Columbia: www.DeMarcoLab.ca The successful applicant will support ongoing projects in the development and application of protein biomarker tests to improve patient care, including research on Alzheimer’s disease and related neurodegenerative disorders.

The candidate will be based at St Paul’s Hospital, a teaching hospital of the University of British Columbia in downtown Vancouver, Canada. The candidate will work in a collaborative clinical research environment, and have the opportunity to interact with clinicians, biostatisticians and other collaborators.

The successful applicant will be joining a dedicated, experienced and highly motivated team working to develop and implement new protein-based diagnostic tests.

While this posting is for a fixed term, it is anticipated that this position will be extended should the candidate be a good fit. Applications must include both a cover letter and a CV (or resume).

Organizational Status

The research assistant will report to the supervisor.

Work Performed

• Prepares materials needed to perform experiments
• Receives, processes and organizes study samples and related data (e.g., biobanking-related tasks)
• Performs biological sample preparation (e.g., immunoprecipitation, solid phase extraction) and routine analyses (e.g., western blotting)
• Operates, maintains and troubleshoots problems with standard lab equipment
• Assists in performing immunoassay and/or liquid chromatography—mass spectrometry experiments
• Collects and maintains research data, study logs and other documentation
• Communicates effectively and professionally (both orally and in writing) with the research team, collaborators and staff
• General laboratory duties
• Related duties as required

Consequence of Error/Judgement

Work will be assessed on an ongoing basis by the supervisor. Errors might result in data being lost requiring repeating parts of the research or the loss of precious clinical specimens, negatively impacting research productivity and delaying project timelines.

Supervision Received

Supervision and guidance will be provided primarily by the supervisor and more senior members of the lab.

Supervision Given

None

Minimum Qualifications
High school graduation, some additional training in a related field and a minimum two 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

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant scientific discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Application: Interested applicants should submit a cover letter relevant to this posting, CV and the names and contact information of three references, as a single PDF document.

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