Research Associate, Applied Research Centre

2 weeks ago

Vancouver, Canada Langara College Full time

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Job Title:
Research Associate, Applied Research Centre

Employee Group:
CUPE

Employee Type:
Temporary (Fixed Term)

Start Date:
Tuesday, January 2 2024

End Date (if applicable):
Friday, December 20 2024

**Job Description**:
Reporting to the Manager, Applied Research Centre and under the guidance of a research supervisor, the Research Associate designs the analysis plan (e.g., series of experiments or interview questions) for various stages of the project, directs research assistants and/or students, and communicates the results to the research supervisor; contributing to the success of research programs and/or projects.The focus of the position is applied research work related to molecular biology and genetics, including use of typical sequencing protocols and instruments (for PCR, qPCR, SNP- and SSR-based genotyping), and related bioinformatic methods. This may include working with single or multiple stakeholders, single or several project deliverables, and the use of instrumentation.

Qualifications Required:
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree related to the field of inquiry.
- Minimum two (2) years of related research work experience.
- Considerable experience performing advanced research tasks appropriate to the field of inquiry, such as laboratory analysis, operate scientific equipment, and operate related software or survey tools.
- Experience monitoring and guiding research assistants and/or student researchers in an educational setting.

Skills & Abilities
- Advanced skills related to the field of inquiry (e.g. lab skills, programming skills)
- Excellent written and verbal communication.
- Ability to supervise students and assistants and provide constructive feedback.
- Superior ability to work cooperatively with all members of the College community including faculty researcher, staff, and students and provide leadership in information gathering and analysis.
- Ability to prioritize and manage a variety of multiple short and long-term concurrent projects with mínimal supervision and high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- General knowledge of the requirements to adhere to regulatory and College policies regarding access to, use of, and release of confidential information.
- Ability to exercise a high level of initiative and responsibility.
- Ability to physically perform the duties of the position and meet work performance standards set by the College.
- Aptitude to learn new software and/or hardware.

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Salary Range:
$35.26 - $40.57 per hour

Pay Grade:
CUPE Paygrade 26

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
35

Hours may vary according to the needs of the department.

Compressed Workweek (Fortnight):
No

Closing Date:
Monday, November 20 2023

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If you were a temporary employee with CUPE Local 15 at Langara College who has worked within the last five (5) months of the closing date on this posting, please

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our recruitment team if you meet the criteria for internal status (850 hours worked) as per Article III.7.g in the

CUPE Collective Agreement

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