Research Lab Technician - Hamilton, Canada - McMaster University

McMaster University

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Hamilton, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Description

Schedule
37.5 hours per week. 7.5 hours per day, Monday to Friday, 8am to 4:30pm

Education Level
Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field of study

Career Level
2 years experience

JD #
JD00620

Pay Grade:

7

Title:

Research Laboratory Technician (III)

Unit/Project Description:

For Department use only._

Reporting to the Canada Research Chair in Human Cancer Stem Cell Biology, the
Animal Technician will work under close supervision

and provide research support to all lab programs. This includes performing various in vitro and in vivo standardized and established

laboratory experiments. The Technician is expected to manage all animal work, and majorly assist with implementation of in vivo studies

involving intracranial injections of mice etc., the Technician will also assist the Senior Research Associate with general lab maintenance.

The incumbent will also be responsible for routine maintenance of equipment such as freezers and incubators, monitor inventory supplies, stock,

and assist in placing and tracking orders.

About the Department of Surgery
Over its 50+ year history, the McMaster Department of Surgery has maintained a steadfast commitment towards thinking big and making it

possible. We are a Department with 11 surgical divisions and Royal College residency training programs; together, we are poised to unleash

a future fueled by a creative mindset and powered by our people.

solutions-focused mindset, as we collectively work towards achieving the Department Vision.

This Vision is based on 6 core tenets:

C.R.E.A.T.E.

Tenet 1:
Building a Culture that Inspires

Tenet 2:
Conduct Research that impacts

Tenet 3:
Educate, to Honour our Students

Tenet 4:
Advance, Personally, Professionally and Globally

Tenet 5:
Transform Patient Care

Tenet 6:
Excellence in Patient Care

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:

For Department use only_.

The applicant should have at least 3 years of research experience in Brain tumor research laboratory. He/she should have prior experience working with mice for in vivo studies. Proficient in intracranial injections, working with