Job TitleResearch Technician - Surgical Support and Overnight CareJob CategoryNon Union Technicians and Research AssistantsJob ProfileNon Union Salaried - Research Assistant /Technician 4Job Family GroupStaff - Non UnionDepartmentKwon Pre-clinical Group | International Collaboration on Repair Discoveries | Faculty of MedicineCompensation Range$5,538.94 - $6,497.44 CAD MonthlyJob End DateJanuary 14, 2028Posting End DateNovember 14, 2026Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date. 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 SummaryThe Research Assistant/Technician 4 will perform a senior and highly specialized role within a research program using large animal Swine models for spinal cord injury SCI research. The incumbent will be responsible for supporting complex surgical procedures, managing acute and post-operative animal care including overnight and weekend shifts, and making informed decisions regarding veterinary interventions. A key aspect of this position is acting as a subject matter expert on veterinary best practices, ensuring strict compliance with CCAC guidelines, and taking part in the refinement of surgical techniques and animal care practices. This position requires a high degree of independent judgment and initiative, particularly in matters related to surgical procedures, post-operative care, and protocol development. Duties will be performed primarily at UBC’s Animal Care Services facility and occasionally at the main lab here at VGH; therefore, travel between facilities may be required. The work environment is technically complex, with the use of veterinary anesthetic machines,
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