Laboratory Technician - Edmonton, Canada - University of Alberta

University of Alberta
University of Alberta
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Edmonton, Canada

1 month ago

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Description

MED Biochemistry:


  • Competition No.

S

  • Posting Date

Nov 07, 2023

  • Closing Date

Nov 21, 2023

  • Hourly Rate

$ $28.01

  • Grade

06

  • Hours

35
This position is a part of the Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA).

The position has a term length of 9 months with the possibility of extension.


Working for the University of Alberta

  • The University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Métis, Inuit and all First Peoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community._


The University of Alberta is teeming with change makers, community builders, and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day.

We are home to more than 40,000 students in 200+ undergraduate and 500+ graduate programs, over 13,000 faculty and staff, 260,000 alumni worldwide and have been recognized as one of Canada's Greenest Employers for over a decade.


Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross section of people—from our students and stakeholders, to our renowned researchers and innovators who are quite literally curing diseases, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger, and more just.


Position
The Goping Lab is a basic research laboratory in the Department of Biochemistry. We investigate the biology of breast cancer. Our main experimental approaches are cell-based assays, tissue-based assays, mouse work, microscopy, biochemistry, and molecular biology.

The Goping Lab is seeking a full-time laboratory technician to assist with experiments and day-to-day operational activities, under the direction of the principal investigator and senior research team.

The position is for 9 months with the possibility of extension.


Duties:


  • Performs cellbased assays such as standard 2D mammalian cell culture and 3D cell culture of breast cancer patientderivedorganoids
  • Performs microscopy, flow cytometry, immunohistochemistry, and other cell/tissuebased assays
  • Performs biochemical assays such as western blotting and molecular biology
  • Performs mouse model work related to breast cancer studies
  • Ensures maintenance of all equipment especially tissue culture incubators, laminar hoods, fridges, freezers, liquid nitrogen tanks, and other equipment
  • Ensures lab is compliant with biosafety and environmental health and safety
  • Purchases basic supplies and maintains lab reagent inventory
  • Provides training to students and lab personnel regarding safety and experimental protocols

Qualifications:


  • BSc or Lab Technology diploma (e.g. biochemistry, cell biology, biology)
  • 3 years+ experience working in a wet lab
  • Expertise in mammalian cell culture, basic biochemistry techniques, microscopy are assets

How to Apply
**We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.
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