Tria-for Laboratory Research Technician - Edmonton, Canada - University of Alberta

University of Alberta

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Edmonton, Canada

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Sophia Lee

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Description

SCI Biological Sciences:

Competition No.

Posting Date

Apr 12, 2023

Closing Date

Apr 19, 2023

Position Type

Full Time - Grant Funded

Salary Range

$43,365 to $58,081 per year

Grade

Hours

35

This competition is restricted to internal applicants of the University of Alberta. Please indicate your internal status using the "Advertisement" drop down menu when applying.
This position is a part of the Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA).

This position has a term legth of 2 years and offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: Faculty & Staff Benefits.

Location - North campus. This role is in person

Working for the University of Alberta

The University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Métis, Inuit and all First Peoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community.

The University of Alberta is teeming with change makers, community builders, and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day.

We are home to more than 40,000 students in 200+ undergraduate and 500+ graduate programs, over 13,000 faculty and staff, 260,000 alumni worldwide and have been recognized as one of Canada's Greenest Employers for over a decade.

Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross section of people—from our students and stakeholders, to our renowned researchers and innovators who are quite literally curing diseases, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger, and more just.

Department summary

Duties

Plan, coordinate, execute and followup on lab research activities, ensuring that all activities are compliant with university policy. Conduct safetyrelated activities such as hazard assessments and training for new personnel.
Communicate regularly with project investigators and other project personnel, including collaborators.
Carry out experiments and assist project personnel such as students and postdoctoral fellows with laboratory experimentation. Assist with routine sample preparation according to SOPs, including the collection and routine analysis of samples generated through laboratory experimentation.
Conduct data collection, performing data entry and routine analyses. Prepare written reports providing detailed information on laboratory research activities, with a focus on methodologies user for experiment execution and sample collection.
Assist with plant experiments conducted in phytotron facilities at the University of Alberta and with biochemical experiments conducted on campus at the University of Alberta.
Maintain the operational status of laboratory research equipment and place orders for required equipment and supplies as required for laboratory research.

Minimum Qualifications

A minimum of a 4year degree in biological sciences or equivalent
Familiarity with workplace health and safety best practices required. Completion of Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS), Concepts in Biosafety and Laboratory and Chemical Safety training.
Demonstrated experience with protein biochemistry and corresponding analytical techniques.
Experience processing large sample cohorts.
Demonstrated prior experience working with and processing plants and plant samples.
Demonstrated abilities with respect to organization attentiveness to detail and ability to conduct work accurately.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Demonstration of positive people skills facilitating teamwork and collaboration with others

Preferred Qualifications