Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Hybrid
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.
Job End Date
March 31, 2027
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 UBC BioProducts Institute's (BPI) vision is to develop research capacity and educational
programs related to the formation of plant-derived materials and pathways for their sustainable
transformation into new low-carbon products - forecasted to be a $1 trillion market globally by 2030. The UBC BPI is an internationally recognized, multi- disciplinary research cluster of researchers, scientists, engineers, and policy experts from across multiple UBC faculties.
Working as a Technical Analyst for Sustainable Bio-based Materials, this internship is an integral part of the UBC Bioproducts Institute. The intern will be part of and be mentored by a team of high caliber engineers, scientists and business professionals. The work is based in UBC Vancouver campus or a combination with a remote work arrangement. This internship will provide opportunity for the intern to get into the field of sustainable technologies that are closely linked with Canadian resources sectors, related to the use of forest & agriculture byproducts to create advanced bio-products materials as a replacement of fossil fuel based engineered materials. The intern will work to support projects in the ATR program, and support the research team’s effort to fine tune the manufacturing process and characterize samples using various analytical methods. Post internship employment opportunities in the fields of bioproducts, forestry, agriculture innovations, and circular economies are abundant and promising.
Organizational Status
The Technical Analyst for Sustainable Bio-based Materials reports to the Director of Operations, BioProducts Institute. This position may take direction from other research team members or senior staff within BPI.
Work Performed
Consequence of Error/Judgement
This position initiates action or makes recommendations on actions based on analysis of data and reports prepared from controlled data. Incorrect advice will result in reduced awards insuccessful applications, or ineligible expenses in post award audits. Incorrect advice on settingbudget could result in significant over-expenditures.
Supervision Received
Works under general managerial direction in assigned areas of responsibility. Work is reviewed in terms of effectiveness within established policies and guidelines.
Supervision Given
Does not supervise staff at this time.
Minimum Qualifications
High school graduation, some additional training in a related field and a minimum two years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred Qualifications
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