Research Assistant, Department of Medicine
2 months ago
**Description**
This position reports to the Principal Investigator.
**Summary of Key Responsibilities** (job functions include but are not limited to):
- Technical
- Assisting with shipping and receiving details for municipalities participating in the pan-Alberta wastewater monitoring program
- Assisting with wastewater sample custody records, initial sample preparation for cleanup and processing
- Assisting research team members with tracking of inventory of stored samples and sample disposal as instructed.
- Assisting and liaising with research team members for planning and organization of laboratory consumables to maintain adequate inventory
- Assisting with cleanup protocols for field sampling equipment and supplies
- Reporting and Publications
- Maintain a clear and well-documented log of all data
- Meet with the research team weekly for project update meetings
- Safety and Environment
- Understanding of standard operating procedures of the equipment used in the experimental protocols.
- Maintain a clean and safe laboratory work area
- Will need to successfully complete the following training courses: WHMIS, Laboratory Safety Biosafety, Spill Response and ACWA specific site safety training
- Other
- Manage time effectively to complete project work
- Perform other duties, as assigned by the Research Supervisor
- Contribute on a daily basis towards a positive working environment within a large and diverse team of colleagues working on the EBG program
**Qualifications / Requirements**:
- Experience working with wastewater in a laboratory setting in a safe and managed approach
- Experience in setting up logistics for wastewater sample shipping and receiving
- Commitment to safety and safe work practices
- Detail-oriented, diligent, and adaptable to varied work tasks
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to interact professionally with diverse stakeholders (including technical and research staff)
- Motivated to work in a team as well as work independently
- Ability to prioritize workload, tasks, assignments and responsibilities and is able to handle a number of tasks simultaneously
- Available to work a flexible and potentially changing schedule
- Demonstrated professionalism, maturity, and good judgment.
- Knowledge of WHMIS
- Ability to multi-task and deal with some repetitive tasks
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Must be comfortable working in a diverse research team and have good interpersonal skills
**Application Deadline**: October 2, 2024
This position is part of the AUPE bargaining unit, and falls under the **_General Job Family, Phase 3_**.
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.
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- We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, however preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada._
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