Imaging Technician

UBC

Vancouver, BC, Canada
Base: $5,220.98 - $6,124.46 cad monthly; bonus/equ...
Wide field and confocal laser scanning microscopy
Sted, sim, and smlm microscopy techniques
Live cell imaging and tissue culture maintenance
The role supports the UBC Super Resolution Microscopy Core by delivering advanced bioimaging services in a shared multi-user research environment

Job Summary

  • The role supports the UBC Super Resolution Microscopy Core by delivering advanced bioimaging services in a shared multi-user research environment.
  • Incumbents are responsible for training users on specialized techniques, operating complex microscopes, and performing detailed image analysis.
  • The position requires independent judgment to ensure data quality, system integrity, and adherence to safety protocols including laser safety.

Matching Summary

The role supports the UBC Super Resolution Microscopy Core by delivering advanced bioimaging services in a shared multi-user research environment.

Salary

Base: $5,220.98 - $6,124.46 CAD Monthly; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Wide field and confocal laser scanning microscopy
  • STED, SIM, and SMLM microscopy techniques
  • Live cell imaging and tissue culture maintenance
  • Image analysis using deconvolution and quantification tools
  • Troubleshooting hardware and software imaging systems

Nice-to-have

  • Programming experience in MATLAB or Python
  • Strong background in optics and microscopy physics
  • Experience with FLIM, FRAP, and FRET applications
  • Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Key Requirements

  • University degree in relevant discipline
  • Minimum four years of related experience
  • Graduate degree preferred in life sciences

Work Rights

Not specified

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