• Job Description

  Req#: JR15090
  Staff - Non Union

  Job Category

  Non Union Technicians and Research Assistants

  Job Profile

  Non Union Salaried - Research Assistant /Technician 4

  Job Title

  Project Lead

  Department

  Yachie Laboratory | School of Biomedical Engineering | Faculty of Medicine

  Compensation Range

  $5,068.91 - $5,946.08 CAD Monthly

  Posting End Date

  November 10, 2023

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

  Job End Date

  Nov 26, 2024

  How to Apply

  The position is full-time for one year with the possibility of extension subject to work performance. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

  Candidates should provide a CV, names and contact information of 3 references, and a cover letter describing past achievements and future research interests. Please submit your applications directly via Workday.
  

  For any inquiries regarding this position, please contact Dr. Nika Shakiba (nika.shakiba@ubc.ca), Dr. Nozomu Yachie (nozomu.yachie@ubc.ca), and Dr. Carl de Boer (carl.deboer@ubc.ca).

  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 School of Biomedical Engineering (SBME) at the University of British Columbia (UBC) in Vancouver, BC, Canada invites applications for a Project Lead to work on a team-based project spanning pluripotent stem cells, lung differentiation, and genomics in the de Boer, Shakiba, Yachie, Zandstra, and Lynn labs.

  The project is in collaboration with United Therapeutics and seeks to enable the robust, large-scale production of lung cells from patient-specific induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs).

  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 distinguishes itself by deep training in biology, and engineering science and design, enabling SBME researchers to address the most pressing biomedical challenges of the day. Our SBME faculty conduct research that advances our fundamental understanding of human biology, and yields technologies and therapies that advance our health and wellbeing
  
  Organizational Status
  Individuals will report to one or more of Drs. Nika Shakiba, Dr. Carl de Boer, Dr. Nozomu Yachie, Dr. Francis Lynn, or Dr. Peter Zandstra, but will work collaboratively with teams across these labs regardless.
  
  Work Performed
  Administration

  • Responsible for the activities of subgroups and collaborators and coordinates project goals with the overall goals of the team.
  • Acts as a liaison between the research team and industry stakeholders
  • Oversees organization of meetings and provides administrative support, such as preparing agendas and presentation material, taking and transcribing minutes and setting action items
  • Oversees the progress of the project towards milestones, communicating progress towards these as well as deliverables to the industry stakeholder
  • Oversees timelines for project tasks and follows up on action items
  • Contributes to regular, annual project human ethics and biosafety reviews and updates

  
  Finance

  • Responsible for overseeing budget tracking, expenses, and reporting on all budgets across the labs
  • Performs financial duties such as budgeting of expenses, projecting spending, and financial tracking for reporting purposes
  • Evaluate and prepare reporting documents around the state of finances and forecasted costs.

  And other duties as required

  
  Consequence of Error/Judgement
  Errors in performance of the above-related duties could have a significant impact on the effectiveness, reputation, collaboration, and financial status of the research project. Inappropriate judgment could result in fundamental flaws in the research results, in funding shortfalls for research grants or contracts, and loss of future research partnerships.
  
  Supervision Received
  Works under Drs. Shakiba, de Boer, Yachie, Lynn, and Zandstra’s general direction within established policies, procedures and standards. Work reviewed against task objectives and conformity to standards.
  
  Supervision Given
  May oversee and direct the work of technicians, support staff in which case they are responsible for the accuracy, production, and control of the work unit.
  
  Minimum Qualifications
  Completion of a university degree in a relevant discipline or technical program and a minimum four years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Some positions may require a graduate degree.
  
  - 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

  • Certification in project management is preferred
  • A training background in biology (molecular biology, developmental biology, or similar) are preferred

  Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.

  All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.

• About the company

  25306 The University of British Columbia is a public research university with campuses in Vancouver and Kelowna, British Columbia.

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