Description

Date Posted: April 26th, 2024

Closing Date: May 5th, :59 PM EST
Req ID: 37120
Faculty/Division: School of Graduate Studies
Department: Master of Biotechnology Program
Campus: UTM - University of Toronto Mississauga

BTC1700HF – Molecular Biology Laboratory

This laboratory based course introduces and expands upon fundamental experimental techniques used in bio-medical research. It is intended to provide "hands-on" experience working with nucleic acids and proteins.

Estimated course enrollment: 42

Positions: 2

Hours: 195 hours each

RATE: $52.26 hour as per CUPE Unit 3 Collective Agreement

Dates of Appointment: Labs: May 29th 2024 to July 5th 2024 (Monday – Friday 8:30AM – 5:00PM)

Qualifications

Advanced degree in molecular biology, biochemistry (or suitable combination of experience and education); experience with elementary laboratory techniques, including plasmid DNA isolation, cloning, heterologous expression in E. coli and/or P. pastoris, protein purification, SDS PAGE, Western blotting, etc.

PhD in Life Science is an advantage.

Duties

Supervising student teams groups of 3-4 students each) during research projects; demonstrating and/or assisting with laboratory techniques; day-to-day routine supervision of laboratory activities; reviewing and contributing to experimental protocols as necessary; and assisting with overall implementation of the course, as required by the instructor.

How to Apply:

Submit the completed application form, together with your CV to: , MBiotech Program, UTM. Include 'BTC1700H SIA Application' in the subject line.

Closing Date: May 5th, :59 PM EST

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This job is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement.

It is understood that some announcements of vacancies are tentative, pending final course determinations and enrolment. Should rates stipulated in the collective agreement vary from rates stated in this posting, the rates stated in the collective agreement shall prevail.

Preference in hiring is given to qualified individuals advanced to the rank of Sessional Lecturer II or Sessional Lecturer III in accordance with Article 14:12 of the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 collective agreement.

Please note: Undergraduate or graduate students and postdoctoral fellows of the University of Toronto are covered by the CUPE 3902 Unit 1 collective agreement rather than the Unit 3 collective agreement, and should not apply for positions posted under the Unit 3 collective agreement.