Research Assistant, Mycology Lab

1 month ago

Lethbridge, Canada Lethbridge Polytechnic Full time

Position Information

**Job Title**
- Research Assistant, Mycology Lab**Appointment Type**
- Casual**Position Dates**
- January 20 - May 30, 2025**Hours per week/FTE**
- 4-8hrs/wk - Variable hours depending on lab schedule**About the Position**

**What We Offer**:

- Flexible hours to accommodate class schedules.
- Comprehensive training and professional development opportunities.
- A collaborative and supportive research environment.
- Opportunities to experience research in diverse environments: lab, greenhouse and field.

If you are passionate about mycology and eager to contribute to groundbreaking research, we encourage you to apply**Position Details**

**Responsibilities**:
Assist in setting up and maintaining greenhouse experiments, including preparing planting materials, biological inoculants, and maintaining plant health. Collect and record data on plant development, fungal colonization, and other experimental parameters. Monitor and maintain greenhouse conditions, such as temperature, humidity, and light levels. Prepare samples for laboratory analysis and assist in lab procedures (training will be provided). Maintain accurate and detailed records of experimental procedures and findings. Collaborate with other lab members to troubleshoot and optimize experimental protocols. Adhere to lab safety protocols and hazard identification procedures. Participate in training sessions on plant and soil sampling techniques, AMF identification and quantification, data collection, and lab safety through Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and hands-on demonstrations. General maintenance, cleaning and checking of equipment in lab and greenhouse.**Required Qualifications**

**Essential Skills**:

- Enrolled in a program at Lethbridge Polytechnic, preferably in biology, environmental science, agriculture, or a related field. Students enrolled in other programs will also be considered with applicable experience.
- A minimum of one years of laboratory experience (academic or professional) required.
- Interest in mycology, ecology, or plant sciences.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Should wear personal protective equipment (PPE) such as lab coats, gloves, protective glasses, mask, etc., as required.
- WHIMIS and Biosafety training completed or to be completed in the first week of work.
- Capacity to consistency and meticulously adhere to protocol.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Able to work a flexible schedule.
- Comfortable with field/greenhouse work and laboratory environment.
- Strong work ethic and willingness to take on varied tasks as required.
- Organized, high attention to detail, reliable and honest.
- Excellent oral and written proficiency in the English language.
- Proficient with Microsoft Excel.
- Driver’s license: Class 5.

**Preferred Qualifications**

**Experience Preferred**:

- Experience working with native plants.
- Familiarity with greenhouse production techniques. Basic knowledge of fungal biology or soil ecology.
- Previous experience with data collection and/or laboratory protocols (training can be provided).

**Salary**
- $19-$22/hr**Working Here**

Posting Detail Information

**Posting Number**
- C24-00404**Open Date**
- 11/29/2024**Close Date**
- 12/20/2024**Open Until Filled**
- No**Special Instructions to Applicants

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