Research Assistant /Technician 3
University of British Columbia — UBC Vancouver Campus - Vancouver, BC, Canada
Posted 2026-10-27
Job Title Research Assistant /Technician 3 Job Category CUPE 116 Job Profile CUPE 116 Salaried - Research Assistant /Technician 3 Job Family Group Staff - Union Department Research | Hirst | Department of Microbiology | Faculty of Science Compensation Range $5,047.00 - $5,503.00 CAD Monthly Job End Date December 31, 2027 Posting End Date November 22, 2026 Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date. This is a leave replacement for a fixed term duration. 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 The Hirst lab is focusing on the development and improvement of molecular assays and bioinformatics tools to study the epigenetic causes of cancers and to discover new targets for potential cures. In epigenomics, the techniques and technologies are evolving very rapidly, demanding a high degree of flexibility and adaptability