Research Lab Technician

2 weeks ago

Halifax, Canada IWK Health Centre Full time

**Company** : IWK Health**:
**Req ID**:148322
**Department/Program**:CCFV, Research Services
**Location**: Halifax
**Type of Employment**:Temporary Hourly FT long-assignment (100% FTE) for one year x 1 position(s)
**Start Date**: ASAP
**Union Status**: Research, Management/Non Union Bargaining Unit
**Compensation**: As Per Health Centre Scale
**Closing Date**: January 22, 2023 (Applications are accepted until 23:59 Atlantic Time)

IWK Health is a respected academic health sciences centre located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, providing tertiary and primary care for two million children, youth, adults and families each year across the Atlantic region. We have a team of approximately 4000 employees, physicians, volunteers and learners at sites across Nova Scotia. People build careers with IWK Health with our focus on training and mentorship opportunities. We recognize each other’s talent and celebrate our successes. We collaborate in modern facilities or virtually from home, align our work to our values, and enjoy access to enhanced benefits and wellness programs. We are proud to support our patients, families and communities and are grateful for the generous donor support we receive.

**The Opportunity**:
Reporting to the Lab Manager the Laboratory Technician provides laboratory/technical support of clinical studies.

**Planning/Organizing**
- Carry out a range of lab assays, including but not limited to PCR, ELISA, and microimmunassays
- Calculate and check assays, and interpret and report data for clinical or non-clinical CCfV research studies
- Receive and process specimens according to study protocols; collect specimens from hospital labs as scheduled
- Maintain specimen logs and databases
- Prepare specimens and documentation for shipping and ship specimens as per guidelines
- Operate and maintain lab equipment according to protocols
- Monitor stock/supplies and reagents for ordering and disposal purposes
- General administrative lab support as required

**Skills, Knowledge, Education and Experience**:

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail
- Advanced knowledge of complex lab machinery and equipment
- Aptitude for mathematics and science, with strong attention to detail
- Ability to perform detailed work and maintain a high level of accuracy
- Effective communication skills - both oral and written - and excellent interpersonal skills
- Self-motivated and possess strong organizational skills

**Your Qualifications**:

- Relevant Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma education (Microbiology, Biology, Science) and 3-5 years minimum related experience is required; combination of post secondary education and experience may be considered
- Strong problem-solving and leadership skills are required
- Excellent time management skills and experience
- Understands research ethics, in concept and practice
- Knowledge of Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) as appropriate
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, MS Project) required

Thank you for your interest in IWK Health.

Please note that we only contact applicants selected for interview/testing. If we invite you to participate in an assessment process (such as an interview or testing) you have the right to request accommodation. Please discuss your needs when invited to the assessment process.

This is a Management/Non Union bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.

An offer of employment is conditional upon the completion and satisfactory results of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials. Additionally, as per Nova Scotia’s COVID-19 Vaccine mandate, any offer of employment will be conditional upon submitting proof of full vaccination status. Medical exceptions or any other kind of requested exception based upon the Health Centre’s obligations pursuant to the Nova Scotia Human Rights Code will be considered on a case-by-case basis

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