Technical /research Support Ii

7 days ago


London, Ontario, Canada Western University Full time

About Western:

About Us:


The Department of Biochemistry provides high quality and innovative education to students in a variety of undergraduate, graduate and professional programs, including the Bachelor of Medical Sciences Program, the Biochemistry Graduate Program, Medicine, Dentistry, Nutrition and Health Sciences.

The Department places high value on a collaborative, multi-disciplinary and dynamic research environment that enhances individual and collective success in internationally-recognized research.

Many fields such as biotechnology, synthetic biology, molecular medicine, pharmacology, immunology and personalized genomics are based on methods, experiments and data analysis that are integral to the department and for which biochemistry and biochemical and molecular methods forms the foundation.

The Department is committed to enhancing the impact of research, providing high quality education through training and expert supervision and providing state-of-the-art facilities that allow Western to continue to achieve national and international research recognition.


Responsibilities:

  • The Technical/Research Support 2 will work in collaboration with principal investigators, staff, and students, and have responsibilities for conducting experiments and presenting the results. The incumbent will oversee students, assist with laboratory or research centre maintenance, order supplies, and ensure safety standards are met. The incumbent will set up and conduct tests according to procedures, maintain records, and analyze, summarize and compile data and results for dissemination.

Qualifications:

Education:

  • Undergraduate Degree in a related field

Experience:

  • 2 years' work experience supporting research in a related technical field

Skills, Abilities & Expertise:

  • Familiarity with techniques for updating, managing and extracting data from a research database
  • Familiarity with University research policies and practices preferred
  • Familiarity with experimental design and analysis
  • Verbal and written communication skills with the ability to document technical information
  • Attention to detail with an ability to retrieve, analyze and synthesize sizable amounts of data, while ensuring that information is accurate and comprehensive
  • Ability to follow processes with high attention to detail
  • Ability to employ a systematic and efficient approach to work
  • Computer skills with the ability to learn and use software programs
  • Intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Ability to work in a fastpaced environment, meet tight deadlines and adapt to changing priorities
  • Demonstrated ability to take initiative, to work independently and follow through on work assignments
  • Personable and courteous in working relationships with colleagues, students and the public
  • Ability to collect and analyze data in an objective manner
  • Multitasking skills to prioritize and consistently produce highquality work within deadlines
  • Ability to investigate defined issues, solicit input, and suggest remedies and alternative approaches that meet the needs of the situation
  • Ability to work independently and effectively as a member of the team to achieve department goals

Why Western?:

Consideration of applicants will include an assessment of previous performance, experience, and qualifications. Applicants should have oral communication skills in English.

Western Values Diversity:

Please Note:

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

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