Research Technician, Virology, Microbiology - Calgary, Canada - The University of Calgary

The University of Calgary

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3 weeks ago

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Position Overview
This position reports to the Principal Investigator.

Join a lively, productive, and growing virology laboratory; collaborate with a pan-Canadian network of scientists working on exciting questions in pandemic research; learn cutting-edge synthetic virology techniques using two different viruses and gain experience in our recently refurbished Containment Level 3 facility The Corcoran lab is seeking a motivated and hard-working virology technician for Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
- funded research on SARS-CoV-2 and Kaposi's sarcoma-associated herpesvirus (KSHV). The virology technician will contribute to different projects which require the creation and analyses of SARS-CoV-2 and KSHV recombinant viruses.

Position Description

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

Ongoing SARS-CoV-2/KSHV virus production and purification
Develop new recombinant viruses using the SARS-CoV2 or KSHV bacmids using established protocols
Optimal method development for SARS-CoV2/KSHV quantification using infectious tiering methods and genome copy number quantification by RTqPCR/qPCR
Optimal method development for SARS-CoV2/KSHV infection of diverse cell types and determination of infectivity
Work collaboratively with other researchers or team members to achieve shared goals
Develop improved quality control and assurance tests for SARS-CoV2/KSHV production, purification and infectivity assays
Analyze experimental data
Present research at lab meetings
Contribute to data assembly for writing of scientific manuscripts and grants

Qualifications / Requirements:

An M.Sc. degree in wetlab molecular virology
Minimum 2 years of related research experience training in wetlab molecular virology beyond graduate school
Experience in molecular virology; molecular and cellular biology; cloning; virus sequencing and analysis; reverse genetics and recombinant viral rescue; virus purification and titering; and goodlaboratory practices
Detail oriented, organized, and strong written communication skills, as evidenced by a record of publication and scholarship
Basic understanding of statistical packages for data analysis, interrogation and interpretation
Proven ability to work in a team setting, as evidenced by a track record of collaborative publication

Application Deadline:
Febraury 2, 2023

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

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