Research Associate/project Manager, Faculty of - Calgary, Canada - The University of Calgary

The University of Calgary

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Description

Position Overview
The Research Associate/Project Manager reports to the Primary Investigator (PI) and receives direction from the PI for the lab.

This position exists to support research projects (75%) in the areas of zoonotic transmission and mitigation of chronic wasting disease (CWD), a prion disease of cervids.

Prion diseases are strictly fatal neurodegenerative disorders in humans and animals. This position also exists for project management (25%) of an NSERC Alliance team grant to develop CWD mitigation strategies.

This position is located at the Foothills Campus. Occasionally, the requirement for work at the Spy Hill Campus may arise. Work is of varying complexity, with peak periods and short timelines for completion.

This full-time position works 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, and may occasionally be required to work outside regular work hours.

Position Description

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

Performs research experiments in accordance with the Principal Investigator
Prepares interim and final project reports to meet requirements by the funding agency
Set up and maintain the project webpage
Organizes project team meetings and collects regular project progress reports from team members
Supports students and other lab personnel to become acquainted with experimental procedures
Reports any malfunctioning laboratory equipment or depleted consumable laboratory supplies to the Lab Manager or Principal Investigator and initiates ordering or repair
Works within established University research guidelines as well as researchspecific protocols
Advises the Principal Investigator of any incident or occupational illness as outlined in University of Calgary Safety and Security protocols
Integral duties include proper disposal of chemical or infectious waste, maintaining the laboratory to conform to safety standards and the continuous and safe operation of lab instruments
Interacts with facility users (faculty, students, staff, and others) in a pleasant and respectful manner when providing assistance
Identifies problems and provides recommendations to the Primary Investigator
Maintains confidentiality, adheres to safety regulations, and is flexible in providing assistance in other areas as required

Qualifications / Requirements:

A PhD in neurosciences or a related field with at least 6 years of experience in a research environment is required
At least 5 years of experience in working with prioninfected rodent models is required
Possessing WHMIS, biosafety level 1 & 2 and animal training is desirable, or a willingness to become certified is required
Strong knowledge and 23 years of handson experience in managing mouse and bank vole breeding colonies is required
Strong organizational skills are required to prioritize tasks as needed
Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and Image J would be considered an asset
Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential to facilitate interaction with faculty, graduate students, and staff
The ability to work independently as well as demonstrated teamwork skills, strong organizational, management, and excellent interpersonal skills is critical to success in the role

Application Deadline:
May 11, 2023

Additional Information
This position is part of the AUPE bargaining unit, and falls under the
_Technical Job Family, Phase 2_.

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