Research Lab Technician, Pathology & Laboratory Medicine

Position Overview
The Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine in the Cumming School of Medicine invites applications for a Research Lab Technician. This Full time Fixed Term position is for approximately 1 year (based on length of grant funding), with the possibility of extension.
This position reports to the Principal Investigator and will support the research team through providing semi-skilled and skilled laboratory procedures.
The primary purpose of the research laboratory technician is to perform skilled and semi-skilled laboratory procedures involving small animal (mouse) work, tissue culture, histology work, and some molecular biology work. These tasks range from routine to moderate complexity and will include but not necessarily be limited to mouse surgical procedures, mammalian cell culture, cryosectioning /histology, DNA/RNA isolation, and PCR. The position will also provide technical support for other team members through undertaking common laboratory tasks by carrying out experiments in a team setting, preparing common buffers, maintaining an organized and safe laboratory environment, and assisting with lab ordering.
Position Description
Summary of Key Responsibilities (job functions include but are not limited to):

• Prepare basic laboratory stock solutions (e.g. buffers, staining dyes, fixative solutions, antibiotic stocks etc.)
• Perform histology work (sectioning, some staining)
• Under general supervision & direction of the PI, assist with original experiments within the guidelines of the research
• Perform small animal surgical procedures (such as in vivo electroporation, cell xenografting)
• Lab ordering of supplies
• Prepare media for mammalian cell culture
• Establish and maintain mammalian tissue cultures
• Operate and maintain basic technical equipment
• Maintain clear and well-documented records of research work
• Keep laboratory and work area clean and safe
• Provide technical support for other team members
• Conduct molecular biology analyses using western blotting and PCR/RT-PCR
• Train other staff and students in the operation of equipment and laboratory protocols
• Understand safety codes and standards, and maintain lab compliance
• Isolate DNA/RNA/protein from tissues and cells

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Bachelors degree in Science in biology/biochemistry/molecular biology or related discipline required with a Masters degree (or beyond) in Science preferred
• Minimum 3 years experience working in techniques involving molecular biology, mouse work, and tissue culture
• Must be open to learning and development, and be have a positive attitude toward new challenges and assignments
• Must be able to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent communication, written skills, organizational skills, and record-keeping are required
• Must be open to working with mice, and with human tissues/cell lines

Application Deadline: August 22, 2023
We would like to thank all applicants in advance for submitting their resumes. Please note, only those candidates chosen to continue on through the selection process will be contacted.
Additional Information
This position is part of the AUPE bargaining unit, and falls under the Technical Job Family, Phase I .
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