Research Assistant / Technician 5 – Neonatal Research Lab

About the role

The University of British Columbia is seeking a highly motivated Research Assistant / Technician 5 to join the Ranger Laboratory at the BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute. The role supports an established research program investigating how early‑life adversity impacts brain development in preterm infants using a mouse model.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and redesign specialized laboratory techniques for neonatal mouse brain tissue analysis.
• Conduct molecular, immunological, and neuroimaging assays, including immunochemistry, qPCR, immunoassays, and flow cytometry.
• Perform behavioural testing and correlate biological findings with neuroanatomical and functional outcomes.
• Design and implement new experimental approaches to study stress, pain, and treatment effects.
• Maintain detailed records, ensure compliance with lab safety protocols, and collaborate with the principal investigator and team members.

Required profile

• Strong motivation to contribute to cutting‑edge neonatal research.
• Experience working with mouse models and handling delicate brain tissue.
• Ability to develop and troubleshoot novel laboratory methods.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Required skills

• Immunochemistry
• Quantitative PCR (qPCR)
• Immunoassay techniques
• Flow cytometry
• Behavioural testing
• Neuroimaging methods
• Molecular biology techniques
• Analysis of neonatal mouse brain tissue

What we offer

• Competitive monthly salary ranging from $6,088.24 to $6,966.27 CAD.
• Opportunity to work in a multidisciplinary team focused on translational neuroscience.
• Access to state‑of‑the‑art facilities at a leading research institute.