Research Technician, Virology, Microbiology

3 weeks ago

Calgary, Canada The University of Calgary Full time

**Position Overview**

This position reports to the Principal Investigator.

Join a lively, productive, and growing virology laboratory; collaborate with a pan-Canadian network of scientists working on exciting questions in pandemic research; learn cutting-edge synthetic virology techniques using two different viruses and gain experience in our recently refurbished Containment Level 3 facility The Corcoran lab is seeking a motivated and hard-working virology technician for Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
- funded research on SARS-CoV-2 and Kaposi's sarcoma-associated herpesvirus (KSHV). The virology technician will contribute to different projects which require the creation and analyses of SARS-CoV-2 and KSHV recombinant viruses.

**Position Description**

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

- Ongoing SARS-CoV-2/KSHV virus production and purification
- Develop new recombinant viruses using the SARS-CoV-2 or KSHV bacmids using established protocols
- Optimal method development for SARS-CoV-2/KSHV quantification using infectious tiering methods and genome copy number quantification by RT-qPCR/qPCR
- Optimal method development for SARS-CoV-2/KSHV infection of diverse cell types and determination of infectivity
- Work collaboratively with other researchers or team members to achieve shared goals
- Develop improved quality control and assurance tests for SARS-CoV-2/KSHV production, purification and infectivity assays
- Analyze experimental data
- Present research at lab meetings
- Contribute to data assembly for writing of scientific manuscripts and grants

**Qualifications / Requirements**:

- An M.Sc. degree in wet-lab molecular virology
- Minimum 2 years of related research experience training in wet-lab molecular virology beyond graduate school
- Experience in molecular virology; molecular and cellular biology; cloning; virus sequencing and analysis; reverse genetics and recombinant viral rescue; virus purification and titering; and good-laboratory practices
- Detail oriented, organized, and strong written communication skills, as evidenced by a record of publication and scholarship
- Basic understanding of statistical packages for data analysis, interrogation and interpretation
- Proven ability to work in a team setting, as evidenced by a track record of collaborative publication

**Application Deadline**: Febraury 2, 2023

**Additional Information**

This position is part of the AUPE bargaining unit, and falls under the **_Technical Job Family, Phase I_**.

To find out more about management and staff opportunities at the University of Calgary and all we have to offer, view our **Management and Staff Careers website**. For more information visit **Careers in the Cumming School of Medicine**.

The University strongly recommends all faculty and staff are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

**About the University of Calgary**

The University of Calgary is Canada's leading next-generation university - a living, growing and youthful institution that embraces change and opportunity with a can-do attitude. Located in the nation's most enterprising city, the university is making tremendous progress on its Eyes High journey to be recognized as one of Canada's top five research universities, grounded in innovative learning and teaching and fully integrated with the community it both serves and leads. The University of Calgary inspires and supports discovery, creativity and innovation across all disciplines. For more information, visit **ucalgary.ca**.

The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy in line with the foundational goals of _Eyes High_, 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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