Research Lab Technician - Hamilton, Canada - McMaster University

McMaster University

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Hamilton, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Schedule
8:30am - 4:30pm

Education Level
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field of study.

Career Level
Requires 2 years of relevant experience.

Job Summary:

The Research Laboratory Technician (III) is responsible for providing research support to faculty members in their research and teaching laboratory activities.

This support includes performing standardized and non-standardized laboratory experiments and conducting literature searches for use in publications such as journal articles or papers.

Works in a developing capacity with increased responsibility for performing a range of laboratory assignments under general direction.

Purpose and Key Functions:

Perform various invitro and invivo procedures that are moderately complex and specialized.
Provide recommendations for procedure modifications and development of the research protocol methodologies.
Adapt and modify established methods, assays, techniques, and equipment for various laboratory and test procedures.
Liaise with other laboratories, external departments, and agencies to coordinate resources and schedules to meet research objectives.
Develop presentations and present information at meetings, seminars, and conferences.
Recognize and investigate apparent reasons for obvious deviations in results obtained.
Write a variety of documents such as technical and procedural sections for research reports and standard operating procedures.
Observe details and maintain accurate records of experiments and results.
Log samples and related pertinent information.
Gather and compile experimental results and assist in the preparation of data for reports and publications.
Use software to conduct moderately complex statistical analyses.
Exchange technical and scientific information with others.
Provide updates at research group meetings.
Responsible for keeping laboratory facilities, equipment, and area in clean, safe working order.
Assemble and adjust tests and laboratory equipment for experiments and procedures.
Operate, adjust, and maintain a variety of laboratory equipment and scientific instruments.
Ensue adequate supplies are available for experiments.
Schedule laboratory equipment for use.
Demonstrate and train others on experimental techniques and the operation of laboratory equipment.
Prepare chemical reagents and biomedical media according to formulae and assume responsibility for accuracy in the preparation and standardization of solutions.
Pipette a variety of reagents and media.
Monitor supplies and order inventories.
Responsible for the proper storage of materials and the appropriate disposal of waste.
Adhere to standardized procedures and protocols when dispensing chemicals and base media.
Input, maintain, and verify information in a variety of databases and spreadsheets.
Conduct literature searches and write literature review summaries.

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field of study.
Requires 2 years of relevant experience.

Assets:

Completion of a Master Degree would be considered an asset for this role
Experience in singlecell profiling, highthroughput screening, and Illumina sequencing would be considered an asset
Experience in analyzing and exploring large datasets is an asset
Demonstrate capabilities in molecular biology and cell culture techniques, with an emphasis on highly sensitive quantitative technologies
Demonstrated ability to learn new techniques and train others is desired
Understanding Health and Safety, Lab safety procedures is an asset
Highly motivated with excellent time management skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Attention to detail and problemsolving/troubleshooting skills

Additional Information:

Must have the ability to write a variety of documents, including standard operating procedures and ethics board submissions
Excellent communication skills are required, and the incumbent must be comfortable explaining and presenting work to collaborators
Experiences in molecular and cellbased experiments, such as RT(q)PCR, western blotting, transfection, RNA purification and analysis, PCR cloning, CRISPR editing, microscopy, flow cytometry, and cell culture
Good understanding of molecular genetics and cancer biology
Experience in highthroughput sequencing or screening studies, including inputting and managing databases and spreadsheets
Skills and experience in designing and performing tests to optimize highly quantitative assays, preferably singlecell profiling experiments

How To Apply

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