Biocore Technician

**About Western**:
**About Us**:
The Department of Biochemistry is a vibrant community of faculty, research personnel, students and administrative staff dedicated to the pursuit of excellence in research and

teaching. The Department houses an exceptionally broad range of instrumentation and expertise for three-dimensional structure determination, biological molecule interaction

analysis and other physical analyses that are housed in the BioCORE facility. The BIOCORE is an open-access facility that offers access via fee-for-service, via on-site

training and via collaborative modes. This facility is used by hundreds of researchers at Western and externally.

**Responsibilities**:
The BioCORE technician will be responsible for carrying out research functions in collaboration with principal investigators, staff, and students. The incumbent will maintain equipment, order supplies, set up and conduct tests and experiments in adherence with prescribed procedures. The incumbent will maintain records, and analyze, summarize and compile data and results for dissemination. The technician will facilitate fee-for-service experimentation to research groups lacking personnel to conduct the experimental analyses.

**Qualifications**:
**Education**:
- Community College Diploma OR Undergraduate Degree in a related field

**Experience**:
- 1 year of work experience supporting research in a related technical field
- Strong instrumental background with expertise in operation and data analysis using biophysical instruments such as circular dichroism spectropolarimetry, calorimetry, BLI, SECMALs, analytical ultracentrifugation. Expertise with instruments used for crystallography and NMR would be an asset.
- Experience with molecular biology techniques, large-scale protein expression and purification and sample preparation for biophysical experiments
- Competence in use of a range of instrumental analysis software

Skills, Abilities & Expertise:
- Familiarity with experimental design and analysis
- Detail-oriented with an ability to function and process information with high levels of accuracy
- Ability to follow processes with high attention to detail
- Ability to employ a systematic and efficient approach to work
- Computer skills with the ability to learn and use software programs
- Basic computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite
- Personable and courteous in working relationships with colleagues, students and the public
- Ability to collect and analyze data in an objective manner
- Demonstrated ability to understand and resolve issues
- Ability to work independently and effectively as a member of the team to achieve department goals

**Why Western?**:
Consideration of applicants will include an assessment of previous performance, experience, and qualifications. Applicants should have oral communication skills in English.

**Western Values Diversity**:
**Please Note**:
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.