Lab Animal Technician - Edmonton, Canada - University of Alberta

University of Alberta

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Edmonton, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Description

MED Medical Microbio & Immunol:

Competition No.

Posting Date

Jul 10, 2023

Closing Date

Jul 24, 2023

Hourly Rate

$ $28.95

Grade

Hours

21
This position is a part of the Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA).

This position has an end date of 6 months from the date of hire with the possibility of extension.

Location - Work primarily takes place at North Campus Edmonton. 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.

**Working for the Department/Faculty

The mission of the Department of Medical Microbiology & Immunology is to provide an enriched environment for research, education and training in the field of infection and immunity that links molecular mechanisms to disease, treatment and prevention.

**Position
**Duties
Animal Colony Maintenance and Experiments (65%)

Standard mice husbandry, which may include receiving animals, setting up breeding cages, weaning and tagging
Makes independent decisions regarding the health and care of animal colonies based on advice from animal care staff, veterinarians and principal investigator
Conducts animal experiments independently or assists other lab members following discussion and instruction by lab members and principal investigator
Conducts a variety of experimental procedures on animals including, but not limited to, injections, euthanasia, tissue sampling and processing
Assists in the training of new students with animal experiments

Assistance in Research Experiments (30%)

Prepares standard solutions for the laboratory
Orders needed laboratory consumables, handles biohazard waste and cleaning of laboratory glassware and other instruments
Works independently or assists other lab members with experiments (including, but not limited to, flow cytometry, virus titering and qPCR)

Maintaining Records (5%)

Maintains current records of animal colonies
Assists in maintaining and completing animal protocols and associated paperwork
Ensures compliance with EHS under the supervision of the principal investigator

Minimum Qualifications

B.Sc in biological sciences or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

2 years experience in small animal model based and cellular and molecular biology
Animal Handling certificate
Experience in research environment
Experience with handling and care of small animals
Experience with troubleshooting laboratory protocols and equipment
Experience with the administration of policies and procedures
Experience with biohazard, radiation, WHMIS safety and policy
Computer proficiency with MS Office and other platforms

How to Apply
**We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.