Lab Technician, Hotchkiss Brain Institute - Calgary, Canada - The University of Calgary

The University of Calgary

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Calgary, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Description

Position Overview
This person reports to the Associate Director, HBI Molecular Core Facility.

This position is comprised of technical and clerical functions related to many aspects within the lab. The primary purpose of this position is to maintain and assist with general duties within the laboratory.

This is a recurring part-time position. Recurring part-time employees are hourly employee engaged to perform work on an irregular schedule.

Position Description

Summary of Key Responsibilities (job functions include but are not limited to):

Taking responsibility for processing and analyzing of fee for service mouse genotyping samples in behalf of over 20 different research groups
Maintaining inventory and order fresh supplies as needed using eProcurement or purchasing card
Reconciling purchasing card transactions
Preparing common laboratory media or buffers (i.e. PBS, LB media, agar plates)
Preparation of the laboratory for monthly floor cleaning
Generate and maintain laboratory inventories for glycerol stocks, primers and constructs
Participate in periodic lab cleaning and reorganizations, especially freezers and refrigerators
Deliver laboratory glassware to central washing facility, retrieve and reshelve
Maintain optimum level of liquid nitrogen in lab storage facilities
Responsible for generating high quality and accurate genotyping data
Assist other lab personnel (technical and trainees) when required
Keeps inventory uptodate and stocked
Prepares solutions
Lab Chores like biohazard waste disposal
Generate and organized laboratory environment, with wellstocked common supplies, timely and correct ordering of consumables / equipment, wellkept and current records
Keep lab and work area clean and safe

Qualifications / Requirements:

Related Postsecondary education required
Minimum 12 years of Lab experience required
Laboratory experience with pipetting and PCR is required
Experience with capillary electrophoresis systems is strongly desired
Working knowledge of Microsoft office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint) and Internet skills
Ability to manage time and projects well
Knowledge of UofC processes and procedures is desirable
Must be open to learning and development, and be willing to accept new challenges and assignments
A positive attitude and the ability to work independently and as part of a team are critical to success
Knowledge of University core business systems is desirable
WHIMS Certification

Application Deadline:
February 27, 2024

Additional Information
This position is part of the AUPE bargaining unit, and falls under the
_Technical Job Family, Phase 1_.

For a listing of all management and staff opportunities at the University of Calgary, view our
Management and Staff Careers website.

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