Research Technician

2 weeks ago

Halifax, Canada Dalhousie University Full time

**Position Details**:

- Position Information**Position Title**
- Research Technician

**Department/Unit**
- Pediatrics

**Research Project**
- Lipid synthesis and storage in the cell nucleus

**Location**
- Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

**Posting Number**
- GP17-23

**Employee Group**
- Grant-Paid

**Position Type**
- Term

**Duration of Contract (if applicable)**
- 1 year

**Employment Type**
- Full Time

**Full-time Equivalency (FTE)**
- 1.0

**Salary**
- $35,000 - $40,000 (37.5 per week)

**About the Organization**
- The Atlantic Research Center (ARC) is affiliated with the Departments of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology and Pediatrics, Dalhousie University. The ARC is a large lab shared by 4 principle investigators that carry out research programs with a focus on lipid metabolism, cell signalling and cancer.

**Job Summary**
- Reporting to the Principal Investigator, the Research Technician will provide technical support on a CIHR-funded research project that aims to identify mechanisms for fat synthesis and storage in the nucleus of mammalian cells.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Conduct experiments using fundamental biochemical techniques including SDS-PAGE, immunoblotting, lipid separation, and mammalian cell culture
- Image cells using light and immunofluorescence fluorescent microscopy.
- Conduct radioisotope analysis of lipid synthesis.
- Maintain lab records and inventories.
- Oversee lab biosafety and radioisotope licenses.

**Note**
Due to operational requirements, the successful applicant is required to work in-person on campus.
Dalhousie’s vaccine mandate has been suspended at this time, and employees no longer need to provide proof of full vaccination. However, health and safety risks to our community will continue to be monitored and a vaccine mandate may be reinstated if necessary.

**Required Qualifications**
- MSc in Biochemistry, Biology or Microbiology.
- Experience with cell culture techniques.

**Assets**
- Prior practical and/or theoretical experience in lipid metabolism and analysis.
- Familiarly with confocal microscopy and image analysis software (Imaris, ImageJ, Fuji).

**Additional Information**
- Dalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes a voluntary _
- RRSP_
- , health and dental plans and an employee and family assistance program._

**Application Consideration**

**Diversity Statement**
- Posting Detail Information**Number of Vacancies**
- 1

**Open Date**
- 03/23/2023

**Close Date**
- 04/06/2023

**Open Until Filled**
- No

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