Research Technician, Pathology

4 months ago

Calgary, Canada The University of Calgary Full time

**Description**

Reporting to the Principal Investigator.

**Summary of Key Responsibilities** (job functions include but are not limited to):

- Perform small animal surgical procedures (such as in vivo electroporation, cell xenografting)
- Establish and maintain mammalian tissue cultures
- Prepare media for mammalian cell culture
- Perform histology work (sectioning, some staining)
- Isolate DNA/RNA/protein from tissues and cells
- Prepare basic laboratory stock solutions (e.g. buffers, staining dyes, fixative solutions, antibiotic stocks etc.)
- Train other staff and students in the operation of equipment and laboratory protocols
- Provide technical support for other team members
- Understand safety codes and standards, and maintain lab compliance
- Keep laboratory and work area clean and safe
- Operate and maintain basic technical equipment
- Lab ordering of supplies
- Under general supervision & direction of the PI, assist with original experiments within the guidelines of the research
- Maintain clear and well-documented records of research work

**Qualifications / Requirements**:

- Bachelors degree in Science in biology/biochemistry/molecular biology or related discipline required with a Masters degree (or beyond) in Science preferred
- Minimum 3 years experience working in techniques involving molecular biology, mouse work, and tissue culture
- Must be open to learning and development, and be have a positive attitude toward new challenges and assignments
- Must be open to working with mice, and with human tissues/cell lines
- Must be able to work independently and as part of a team
- Excellent communication, written skills, organizational skills, and record-keeping are required
- Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)

**Application Deadline**: September 5, 2024

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.
- We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, however preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada._

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