Research Platform Manager

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Staff - Non Union Job Category M&P - AAPS Job Profile AAPS Salaried - Research and Facilitation, Level C Job Title Research Platform Manager Department Leadership | Shared Research Platform Compensation Range $7,622.83 - $11,886.67 CAD Monthly The Compensation Range is the span between the minimum and maximum base salary for a position. The midpoint of the range is approximately halfway between the minimum and the maximum and represents an employee that possesses full job knowledge, qualifications and experience for the position. In the normal course, employees will be hired, transferred or promoted between the minimum and midpoint of the salary range for a job. Posting End Date July 23, 2026 Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date. Job End Date Ongoing 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 Research Platform Manager will be responsible for operational leadership and day to day management of FINDER, including the development of research projects and partnerships, oversight of security protocols, and stakeholder communications. FINDER is a Containment Level 3 (CL3) facility required for work with Risk Group 3 (RG3) pathogens, with an adjacent Containment Level 2 (CL2) facility. FINDER is a shared research platform of the Vice-President Research & Innovation portfolio. Duties include working with UBC Safety and Risk Services, UBC Animal Care Services, FINDER Scientific Advisor, FINDER Steering Committee, and VPRI Shared Platforms Manager to oversee and ensure annual facility certification testing, research project management, supervision and performance management of technical staff, infrastructure acquisition, contract services, training and advising of research techniques, biosafety procedures, and animal handling. The successful candidate must be willing and able to work under CL3 conditions including enrolment in medical surveillance. There are inherent risks associated with experiments performed using RG3 agents. Please reference the Canadian Biosafety Standard, Third Ed . Organizational Status Reports administratively to the VPRI Shared Research Platform Manager, receives scientific direction from the FINDER Scientific Advisor, and works with considerable latitude. The incumbent is expected to work with minimal supervision. The Manager supervises up to 4 technicians, and works closely with Principal Investigators who use the facility, Building Operations, LSI administration and UBC Safety and Risk Services, and other staff members of the VPRI portfolio. Work Performed Develops and implements policies and standard operating procedures for client services. Conducts research-training sessions of the facility policies/protocols. These include biosafety procedures, animal handling, use of scientific and decontamination equipment required for a CL3 facility. Forecasts future capability needs by assessing equipment of current and potential clients, and determines the feasibility of current infrastructure to respond to such needs. Oversees simultaneous experiments and their specific research requirements in FINDER. Collaborates in the development of grant proposals, research reports, and journal manuscripts, particularly with regard to technical aspects including the identification and development of methods required to perform studies to meet scientific and biosafety requirements. Provides support and expertise working with pathogens and animal research. Manages relationships with stakeholders and clients including all pertinent communication. In partnership with Animal Care Services, supports users with animal research requirements. Assesses the requirements of current and potential clients and determines the feasibility of current infrastructure for matching these requirements. Oversees the implementation of maintenance, upgrades, and renovation plans for all equipment, tools, and infrastructure for FINDER. Manages the shipping-receiving process of RG3 agents and animals, including importation. Liaises extensively with Animal Care Services to ensure research is carried forward appropriately. Manages human resources for FINDER. Provides mentorship and performance management to up to four technicians. Responsible for managing annual facility performance and verification tests per HPTR CL3 licensing requirements. Maintains HPTA licensing, based on required certifications. Conducts comparative analyses of vendors and service providers (itemizes requirements, specifications, timelines, cost, and contract terms), and negotiates contracts. Plans and manages the operational budget of FINDER in consultation with VPRI

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