Cell Culture Technician

2 months ago


Halifax, Canada Dalhousie University Full time

Position Information

**Position Title**
- Cell Culture Technician**Department/Unit**
- Pediatrics**Research Project**
- Mammalian Cell Culture**Location**
- Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada**Posting Number**
- GP053-24**Employee Group**
- Grant-Paid**Position Type**
- Term**Duration of Contract (if applicable)**
- 1 year**Employment Type**
- Part Time**Full-time Equivalency (FTE)**
- 0.5**Salary**
- $34,000 - $40,000 per annum (35 hours per week) pro-rated to $17,000 - $20,000 per annum based on 50% FTE (17.5 hours 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 has a dedicated cell culture facility that supports research programs in cancer biology, metabolism and cell biology.**Job Summary**
- Reporting to the ARC director, the Cell Culture Technician will be responsible for the operation and oversight of the cell culture facility in support of research projects that utilize cultured mammalian cells as a primary experimental model.**Key Responsibilities**
- Culture 10-15 mammalian cell lines on a weekly basis. Maintain cell stocks and set up cells for experiments.
- Preparation of cell culture media and supplements.
- Maintenance of two liquid nitrogen cell banks, including record keeping of cell location and usage.
- Maintenance and cleaning of cell incubators and biological safety cabinets.
- Maintenance of associated equipment including a dishwasher, autoclave and water purification system.
- Monitoring compressed gas use and storage.

**Note**
- Due to operational requirements, the successful applicant is required to work in-person on campus.**Required Qualifications**
- Undergraduate or Masters degree in Biochemistry or Biology.
- 1-2 years experience in the cell culture and maintenance of mammalian cells.
- Experience working in the lab and maintenance of lab equipment.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently as well as a part of a team.

**Assets**

**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**
- 09/16/2024**Close Date**
- 09/30/2024**Open Until Filled**
- No**Special Instructions to Applicant**

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