Research Lab Technician
6 days ago
**Department** Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry - Medical Microbiology and Immunology Dept
**Salary range** $44,016.45 to $58,952.54
**Hours per week** 35
**Grade** 6
**Posted date**
**Closing date** January 3, 2025
**Position Type** Full Time - Trust Funded
**Description**:
**_This position is a part of the Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA)._**
This position has a term length of 1 year plus 1 day and offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed on our Benefits Overview page.
**Location -**This role is in-person. Work primarily takes place at North Campus, Edmonton.
**Working at the University of Alberta**
- The University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Métis, Inuit and all First Peoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community._
The University of Alberta is a community of knowledge seekers, change makers and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day. We are home to over 14,000 faculty and staff, more than 40,000 students and a growing community of 300,000 alumni worldwide.
Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross-section of people — from our students and community members, to our renowned researchers and innovators, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger and more just. **Learn more**.**
**Working for the Li Ka Shing Applied Virology (LKSAV) Group**
The Li Ka Shing Applied Virology (LKSAV) Group is a collaborative research environment designed to translate and commercialize basic research discoveries. There are ±30 staff from varied disciplines (virologists, chemists, immunologists, computational scientists and GMP manufacturers, etc.) working in the Li Ka Shing Applied Virology Group with more than 12 active projects under development for future clinical testing. In addition, the group actively collaborates with about 12 Principal Investigators from the department of Medical Microbiology & Immunology as well as other University of Alberta departments. It also has active collaborations with several Principal Investigators at other Canadian & international organizations.
**Position**
The position’s primary responsibilities will be to provide technical assistance to research projects focused on understanding hepatitis C virus biology and the immunology of infectious diseases. In addition, this individual will be involved in the daily operation of the research laboratory located in the Katz Group Centre as well as contributing greatly to the quality control requirements with the Li Ka Shing Centre.
**Duties**
- Handle human samples containing pathogens, such as HCV, while adhering to strict biosafety protocols to prevent contamination and ensure safety.
- Work with animal blood and tissues in various experimental setups.
- Perform molecular cloning tasks, including the production of DNA constructs and the purification of plasmid vectors.
- Maintain, store, and properly handle mammalian cell lines for experimental purposes.
- Routinely produce mammalian cell mass for the expression of recombinant proteins.
- Conduct transient and stable transfections for the expression of recombinant proteins.
- Assist in the purification of recombinant proteins from cultured cells.
- Carry out SDS-PAGE analysis, Western blotting, ELISA assays, qPCR, and flow cytometry.
- Prepare standard laboratory buffers for various experiments.
- Perform cell-based assays as required. Maintain a detailed lab notebook and summarize experimental data in presentation formats.
- Assist in ordering lab supplies and managing the chemical and biological inventory.
**Qualifications**
- A bachelor’s degree in molecular biology or immunology is preferred.
- A minimum of two years of laboratory experience.
- Hands-on experience with flow cytometry is an asset.
- Strong ability to keep accurate and thorough records of experiments.
- Ability to follow established policies, procedures, and instructions.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in all tasks.
- Strong organizational skills, oral and written communication skills.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.
**Note**: This opportunity will be available until midnight January 3, 2025, Edmonton, Alberta local time.
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