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Staff - Non UnionJob CategoryNon Union Technicians and Research AssistantsJob ProfileNon Union Salaried - Research Assistant /Technician 3Job TitleResearch Assistant/Technician 3DepartmentShakiba Laboratory | School of Biomedical Engineering | Faculty of MedicineCompensation Range$3,982.67 - $4,703.83 CAD MonthlyPosting End DateFebruary 18, 2022Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the Posting End Date above.Job End DateMar 31, 2023Job SummaryThe School of Biomedical Engineering (SBME) at the University of British Columbia (UBC) in Vancouver, BC, Canada, invites applications for a research technician (level 3) position in the Shakiba Lab ( https://shakiba.bme.ubc.ca/ ) , working on a collaborative project with a cell therapy company. The incumbent in this position will report to Dr. Nika Shakiba and work collaboratively with industry partner group teams.The Faculties of Medicine and Applied Science have partnered to create the SBME, a new flagship entity at UBC, and a top strategic priority for the University and both Faculties. The SBME is a nucleus for education and training, research, and innovation in biomedical engineering, creating new knowledge, new academic and training programs, and fostering translation and innovation. UBC SBME trainees will distinguish themselves by deep training in biology, deconstructed using engineering science and design, and applied to the solvef real-world biomedical challenges. Our SBME faculty conduct research that advances our fundamental understanding of human biology, and yields technologies and therapies that advance our health and wellbeing.Dr. Nika Shakiba in the UBC School of Biomedical Engineering and Dr. Sidhartha Goyal in the Department of Physics at the University of Toronto recently started a collaborative project with an industry partner. Together, we will use DNA barcoding to track the dynamics of differentiating human pluripotent stem cells (Shakiba Lab) and apply computational modelling to untangle elite clone dynamics (Goyal Lab). This will address an open question in the industry collaborator’s cell therapy bioprocess pipeline. Experimental work will take place in the Shakiba Lab, with computational modelling at the Goyal Lab. Members of this inter-lab team will collaborate through regular meetings and training opportunities.Organizational StatusThis position will be a member of the Shakiba Laboratory and will report directly to Dr. Nika Shakiba, the Principal Investigator of the laboratory.Work PerformedSpecific tasks for this position include leading a research project involving:

• hPSC culture including maintenance, expansion, and characterization;

• hPSC differentiation using kits from STEMCELL Technologies;

• Genetic engineering of hPSCs (producing DNA plasmids, creating and titrating lentivirus);

• Next generations sequencing and bioinformatics;

• Designing and performing experiments, analyzing results, and presenting findings;

• Presenting research at international conferences;

• Helping to train and mentor lab personnel;

• Working as an interdisciplinary node for collaboration between the three research groups;

• Helping to enhance our collaborative research environment.

Consequence of Error/JudgementExercises a considerable amount of judgement, responsibility, and initiative related to the functioning of the lab. Incompetence or incorrect decisions could jeopardize research progress, collaborations, finances and employee safety and adversely impact future project objectives and personnel. Poor judgment would result in loss of experimental data and delay in conducting research.Supervision ReceivedReports directly to the Principle Investigator, Dr. Nika Shakiba to ensure priorities are addressed. Works under minimum supervision.Supervision GivenThe incumbent may be required to supervise trainees involved in the research program.Minimum QualificationsUndergraduate degree in a relevant discipline, such as biology or biomedical engineering. Relevant undergraduate degree, and preferably a MASc or MSc, in bioengineering, cell biology, molecular biology or related fields. Minimum of 2 years of related experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience. Demonstrated experience working in a laboratory setting is required.Preferred Qualifications

• Candidates with a strong background in either computational or experimental biology (or both) will be considered.
• Competitive candidates must hold a Ph.D., obtained within the last five years, MD or DDS obtained within the last ten years, by the time of their appointment.
• Candidates should have a strong research background, as demonstrated by past publications, accomplishments, and references.
• The successful candidate will be a passionate, self-driven, independent thinker with excellent organizational, oral, and written communication, excellent interpersonal skills, and a strong work ethic.
• Preference will be given to experimental candidates who have skills in the following topics: organoid culture, high-throughput sequencing, genome editing, high-throughput assays, transcriptomics, library cloning, stem cell culture, lentivirus, and transfection.
• Preference will be given to computational candidates who have skills in the following topics: computational modelling of biological systems (ODE, stochastic, etc.), high-throughput sequencing data analysis, algorithm development, distributed computing, software development, statistics, Unix/Linux, Python, R, machine learning, deep learning, and cloud computing.
• Effective oral and written communication, interpersonal, organizational skills required;
• Ability to maintain accuracy and attention to detail;
• Ability to work both independently and with a team environment;
• Ability to work with the Principal Investigator to plan and implement experiments and to analyze data

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