Lab Technician

1 week ago


Edmonton, Canada University of Alberta Full time

**MED Medical Genetics**:

- Competition No.

**S100347480D2**
- Posting Date

**May 23, 2023**
- Closing Date

**Jun 13, 2023**
- Position Type

**Full Time - Grant Funded**
- Salary Range

**$39,599 to $52,694 per year**
- Grade

**05**
- Hours

**35**

This position has a term length of three years and offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: Faculty & Staff Benefits.

This position is a part of the Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA).

**Working for 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 teeming with change makers, community builders, and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day. We are home to more than 40,000 students in 200+ undergraduate and 500+ graduate programs, over 13,000 faculty and staff, 260,000 alumni worldwide and have been recognized as one of Canada’s Greenest Employers for over a decade.

Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross section of people—from our students and stakeholders, to our renowned researchers and innovators who are quite literally curing diseases, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger, and more just.

**Position summary**

**Responsibilities**:

- The technician is responsible for carrying out independent research projects using routine/ moderately complex procedures.
- Uses a variety of laboratory equipment.
- Experimental techniques include molecular biology (PCR, RT-PCR, cDNA sequencing), biochemical techniques (Western blotting), histology, cell culture techniques, microscopy (confocal and two-photon laser), and work with mouse models of diseases.
- Compiles data and carries out preliminary data analysis and maintains lab notebook.
- Provides training and assists others in basic laboratory procedures and equipment.
- Prepares and maintains a variety of reagents and/or solutions in the laboratory including various database upkeeps.
- Maintains and operates laboratory equipment (e.g. confocal/two-photon laser microscope, cell incubators, PCR thermocyclers, and cryostat) and orders laboratory supplies.
- Maintains mouse colonies and assists writing of animal protocols.
- Responsible for shared lab duties (i.e. on rotation basis) and departmental responsibilities (i.e. maintaining assigned equipment and ordering supplies).

**Qualifications**:

- Minimum of BSc in a relevant field;
- 1 year experience in laboratory setting in Genetics, Cell Biology, Physiology, Molecular Biology, or Biochemistry.
- Experience with animal models preferred.

**How to Apply**

**We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.


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