Canada Job Openings

The University of Calgary

Lab Technician, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Calgary

PART TIME

November 26, 2024

Description
The Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology in the Cumming School of Medicine invites applications for a Lab Technician. This Fixed Term Recurring Part-time position is for approximately 12 months (based on length of grant funding), with the possibility of extension.
Reporting to the Principal Investigator.
Recurring Part-time employees are hourly employees engaged to perform work on an irregular schedule.
Summary of Key Responsibilities (job functions include but are not limited to):

Under general supervision & direction of the PI, develop and implement original experiments within the guidelines of the research
Plan, organize, direct, execute and evaluate the scientific activities related to this research project, and conduct experiments including histological processing of tissues and immunofluorescent stainings, RNA isolation, as well as cell culture experiments
Assist with designing, optimizing and implementing the respective protocols
Participates in the collation of data to produce publication-worthy figures
Reliable and safe operation of all laboratory equipment
Perform, record and interpret immunostaining experiments
Perform RNA-seq analyses and integrate the data obtained with single cell sequencing data
Under general supervision & direction of the PI, select promising candidate genes for further analysis
Generate figures or graphical depictions of data

Qualifications / Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree with specialization in Biomedical Sciences or related area
Minimum 2 years of experience and completion of post-secondary education in related discipline
Hands-on expertise in histology, immunostaining, and image capturing
Hands-on expertise in cell culture, cloning and cell transfections
Hands-on expertise in image analyses
Perform detailed design, documentation, and implementation of moderately complex technological systems
Interact with other members of the team and undertake literature reviews
Provide technical support for other team members through advice on technical lab issues
Knowledge of theory and practical application of technical procedures
Experience working with various biological samples (eg. Cells, tissues)

Application Deadline: December 2, 2024
We would like to thank all applicants in advance for submitting their resumes. Please note, only those candidates chosen to continue on through the selection process will be contacted.
This position is part of the AUPE bargaining unit, and falls under the Technical Job Family, Phase 1 .
For a listing of all management and staff opportunities at the University of Calgary, view our Management and Staff Careers website.
About the University of Calgary
UCalgary is Canada's entrepreneurial university, located in Canada's most enterprising city. It is a top research university and one of the highest-ranked universities of its age. Founded in 1966, its 36,000 students experience an innovative learning environment, made rich by research, hands-on experiences and entrepreneurial thinking. It is Canada's leader in the creation of start-ups. Start something today at the University of Calgary. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca.
The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do.
As an equitable and inclusive employer, the University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their academic and professional success while they are here. In particular, we encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible/racialized minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply. To ensure a fair and equitable assessment, we offer accommodation at any stage during the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Questions regarding [diversity] EDI at UCalgary can be sent to the Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (equity@ucalgary.ca) and requests for accommodations can be sent to Human Resources (hrhire@ucalgary.ca).
Do you have most but not all the qualifications? Research show that women, racialized and visible minorities, and persons with disabilities are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At UCalgary we are committed to achieving equitable, diverse, inclusive and accessible employment practices and workplaces and encourage you to apply if you believe you are right for this role.
We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, however preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.

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