Laboratory Technician - Montréal, Canada - McGill University

McGill University

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Montréal, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Position Summary:
Under the direction of the immediate supervisor, participates in the execution of laboratory projects and experiments. Performs a variety of specialized technical tasks according to established methodology. Prepares materials and equipment. Compiles data. Demonstrates techniques. Maintains equipment.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:
(i) Participates in the execution of laboratory projects and experiments. Performs a variety of specialized technical tasks according to established methodology in fields such as chemistry, biochemistry, physiology, histology, toxicology, microbiology, immunology and molecular biology.

(ii) Prepares and sets up materials and equipment. Performs a variety of assays, analyses and tests such as tissue culture, radiochemical assays, electrophoresis, chromatography and histological procedures. Participates in small animal handling and minor surgery.

(iii) Records results, performs calculations and compiles data. Maintains records and files.

(iv) Demonstrates the operation of apparatus or techniques.

(v) Maintains equipment and performs minor repairs. Arranges for servicing.

(vi) Ensures the cleanliness and safety of the work area.

(vii) Maintains inventory. Purchases equipment and materials.

(viii) Keeps abreast of new developments in the field to update skills and knowledge

(ix) Uses a variety of equipment such as balances, pH meters, pipettors, laminar flow hoods, incubators, autoclaves, microscopes, spectrophotometers, centrifuges, chromatography apparatus, electrophoresis apparatus, electrophysiological recording apparatus, cryostats, microtomes, computers and audio-visual equipment.

(x) The list of duties and responsibilities outlined above is representative and not a complete and detailed list of tasks which may be performed by an employee whose position has been matched to this generic job description.

Other Qualifying Skills and/or Abilities:
Demonstrated prior experience working in a biomedical research laboratory. Excellent organizational skills and ability to multi-task. Excellent time management skills to enable timely completion of tasks. Good knowledge of computerized data entry and analysis and documented academic background in statistics. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate fluently in French and English, spoken, read and written.

Additional details:
This is a soft-funded position