Cell Adhesome Assistant

4 months ago

Vancouver, Canada University of British Columbia Full time

Staff - Union

Job Category

CUPE 116

Job Profile

CUPE 116 Salaried - Laboratory Assistant

Job Title

Cell Adhesome Assistant

Department

Research | Faculty of Dentistry

Compensation Range

$3,440.00 - $3,647.00 CAD Monthly

Posting End Date

August 30, 2024

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.

Job End Date

Aug 31, 2025

Note: Only the Full-Time Compensation Range is displayed on the job posting details advertised on the UBC Career sites. The salary will be pro-rated for this 60% part-time position.

At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.

Job Summary

Organizational Status
The lab assistant will report directly to the PI or the research associate.

Work Performed
- Assists in daily laboratory maintenance, cleaning, sterilization, and inventory.
- Replenishes stock solutions of chemicals.
- Cultures oral and other epithelial cells and mesenchymal stromal cells.

- Prepares alpha-v-beta-6 adhesome for immunostaining, Western blotting, and mass spectrometry.
- Produces mesenchymal stromal cell spheroids and analyses their osteogenic differentiation by PCR, histology, and image analysis.
- Disposes of hazardous and biomedical waste.
- Performs other related duties as required.

Consequence of Error/Judgement
The lab assistant helps with day-to-day research activities and will be required to follow standard operating procedures and exercise good judgement in the operation of equipment. Consequences of inappropriate actions could lead to damage of expensive equipment, lengthy delays in the research programs, and the loss of valuable and irreplaceable research samples and data. Improper handling of hazardous chemicals and biological materials could cause bodily harm. If errors occur, the lab assistant would acknowledge these as a lab book entry and repeat the experiment as required.

Supervision Received
Receives detailed instructions on the assignment of new duties from the PI or research associate. Routine work is carried out under general supervision after completion of training. Troubleshooting and unusual occurrences are referred to the supervisor.

Supervision Given
None.

Minimum Qualifications
High school graduation or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own
- Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion

Preferred Qualifications
- One year of education or experience in cell culture, histology techniques, PCR, immunohistochemical staining, and light and immunofluorescence microscopy.
- Undergraduate BSc degree in laboratory science preferred.
- Background foundational knowledge in immunostaining and PCR protocols.
- Ability to operate a light and confocal microscope and imaging software.
- Fine motor skills required for accurate tissue processing and staining procedures.
- Ability to handle fresh and archival specimens and biohazardous materials.
- Ability to keep excellent records of the experiments.
- Effective organizational and multi-tasking skills.
- Effective interpersonal skills, including the ability to work with a diversity of people.
- Computer skills required including Microsoft Office as well as image processing and analysis software.
- Ability to follow policies, procedures, and instructions.
- Ability to maintain accuracy and attention to detail.
- Ability to work effectively independently and within a team environment.
- Completion of chemical and biosafety courses at UBC.

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