Cell Biology Laboratory Technician

3 weeks ago


Toronto, Canada University of Toronto Full time

**Date Posted**:11/17/2023
**Req ID**: 35016
**Faculty/Division**: Faculty of Arts & Science
**Department**: Cell and Systems Biology
**Campus**: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
**Position Number**: 00055782

**Description**:
**About us**:
The Faculty of Arts & Science is the heart of Canada’s leading university and one of the most comprehensive and diverse academic divisions in the world. The strength of Arts & Science derives from our combined teaching and research excellence in the humanities, sciences and social sciences across 29 departments, seven colleges and 46 interdisciplinary centres, institutes and programs.

We can only realize our mission with the dedication and excellence of engaged staff and faculty. The diversity of opportunities and perspectives within the Faculty reflect the local and global landscape and the need for curiosity, innovative thinking and collaboration. At Arts & Science, we take pride in our legacy of innovation and discovery that has changed the way we think about the world.

**Your opportunity**:
The Department of Cell & Systems Biology promotes research and teaching in some of the most dynamic and vital areas of biological research. We facilitate the pursuit of cutting-edge research in the molecular life sciences and systems biology and embrace new methodologies and state-of-the-art technologies. Located in downtown Toronto and part of the University of Toronto, one of the world’s top research universities, our department is an ideal place to work, research and make a lasting impression in the field.

The Laboratory Technician will assist with developing the experimental procedures and conducting cell biology and biochemical experiments. Specifically, the experimental research focuses on understanding the role of calcium-dependent signaling pathways in the regulation of cytoskeleton dynamics, cell interactions with the extracellular matrix, and cell migration, using a culture of mammalian cells as a model system.

**Your responsibilities will include**:

- Collecting experimental data, verifying results and passing on findings
- Collaborating with staff and course instructors to determine lab set up requirements
- Maintaining inventory of glass and dishware, workstations, chemicals and/or apparatus within the lab
- Using an assessment checklist when performing sample quality control testing
- Performing routine data entry and analysis

**Essential Qualifications**:

- Bachelor's Degree in Molecular Biology, Genetics, or Biochemistry or acceptable combination of equivalent experience.
- Minimum of one year of recent and relevant experience in - cell biology techniques (e.g., cell culture, immunostaining, high-resolution live-cell imaging, and quantitative image analysis), molecular biology and biochemistry techniques (e.g., DNA and RNA purification, sub-cloning, PCR, immunoprecipitation, and western blotting).
- Experience with computer software for data analysis, graphic design, and video editing(e.g., Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, GraphPad Prism, ImageJ, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere).
- Experience working with online molecular biology analysis tools (e.g., BLAST and primer design tools) and maintaining and conducting occasional repairs to laboratory equipment.
- Demonstrated experience in quantitative cell biology, cytoskeletal dynamics, and cell migration.
- Experience in setting-up lab/workshop according to research and course schedules.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, organizational ability, tact and diplomacy in dealing with others.
- Demonstrated problem solving skill with the ability to proactively recognize issues.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.

**To be successful in this role you will be**:

- Accountable
- Approachable
- Communicator
- Multi-tasker
- Organized
- Responsible
- Team player
- Thoughtful

Please note: This is a term position until November 2024.

**Closing Date**: 11/28/2023, 11:59PM ET
**Employee Group**: USW
**Appointment Type**: Grant - Term
**Schedule**: Part-Time
**Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone**:
**Job Category**: Research Administration & Teaching

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