Research Assistant

2 weeks ago


Guelph, Canada University of Guelph Full time

**Position** **in Microbiology/Molecular Biology at Canadian Research Institute for Food Safety (CRIFS)**

**Food Science Department, University of Guelph**

The Canadian Research Institute for Food Safety (CRIFS) at the University of Guelph (Canada) is seeking applicants for one (1) Research Assistant position.

**Research Assistant_WW (1 year position, with possibility of renewal)**

We are seeking a highly motivated Microbiology and/or Molecular Biologist who will be involved in performing molecular assays and Next Generation Sequencing, as part of the Ontario Wastewater Surveillance Initiative which is a collaborative project involving microbiologists and public health officials who are conducting COVID-19 surveillance in wastewater to understand disease transmission.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Independently performs nucleic acid extraction from a variety of samples including environmental and food specimens, nucleic acid quantification, PCR amplification, qRT-PCR, and library preparation for next-generation sequencing following established SOPs.
- Analyze and upload data to databases, and prepare reports and manuscripts for publication, as well as attending meetings as required.
- Ensures laboratory areas are clean and well-organized.
- Applies general technical knowledge and skills to perform routine, standardized laboratory research techniques and procedures.
- Performs other duties as required.

**Qualifications**:
**Knowledge and Skills**: Previous laboratory experience is also a must, specifically performing PCR and qPCR. NGS sequencing experience is an asset.

**Education and Experience**: The successful applicant will have a B.Sc. in biology, biochemistry or related field. MSc degree is required. Experience working with complex samples is an asset.

**Please Note**:
All applicants must be residents in Canada.

Vaccines (COVID-19 and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.

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

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract

Contract length: 12 months

Benefits: Extended health care

Schedule: Monday to Friday

Application deadline: 2024-02-23

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

**Benefits**:

- Extended health care

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person


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