Research Technician Ii

1 month ago


London, Canada Western University Full time

**Classification & Regular Hours**:
Hours per Week: 35

Salary Grade: Level O

Please note this is a temporary full time, wholly grant funded contract with an expected end date of December 31, 2024.

**About Western**:
Since 1878, Western University has been committed to serving our communities through the pursuit of academic excellence and by providing students, faculty, and community members with life-long opportunities for intellectual, social, and cultural growth. We seek excellent students, faculty, and staff to join us in what has become known as the "Western Experience" - an opportunity to contribute to a better world through the development of new knowledge, new abilities, new connections, and new ways to make a difference.

**About Us**:
The Robarts Research Institute within the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry at Western University has made its mission to accelerate medical discovery. Through a powerful integration of basic and clinical research, we are driving major advances that impact on many of today's most devastating diseases.

**Responsibilities**:
The Research Technician will perform and record the results of experiments and techniques to assist with the research conducted in the laboratory focused on the contribution of Lipoprotein(a) to cardiovascular disease. The role will work in collaboration with other laboratory staff, postdoctoral fellows and students to assist them with their research projects and to ensure safety standards are met. The Research Technician will also participate in the compilation, analysis and presentation of results for dissemination and will support research through assisting with the operation, maintenance, troubleshooting and servicing of equipment and instrumentation.

**Qualifications**:

- Education:
- 4 year Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry or a related discipline
- Experience:
- 2 years of laboratory experience in a research-intensive environment with experience conducting various techniques (such as western blotting, co-immunoprecipitation, ELISA, qRT-PCR, mutagenesis, recombinant vector engineering including lentivirus)
- Experience with tissue processing and metabolic phenotyping, performing isolation of hepatocytes and macrophages, and conducting characterization of plasma lipoproteins
- Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Familiarity with methods for research design, implementation, and analysis
- Familiarity with preventative maintenance techniques and practices with excellent troubleshooting ability along with hands-on expertise in technical support
- Intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Office (including spreadsheet design) and with software analysis programs
- Communication skills with an ability to complete detailed analytics and reports
- Attention to detail with an ability to retrieve, analyze and synthesize sizable amounts of data, while ensuring that information is accurate and comprehensive
- Ability to follow formal processes and protocols with high attention to detail
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, meet tight deadlines and adapt to changing priorities
- Ability to investigate defined issues, solicit input, and suggest remedies and alternative approaches that meet the needs of the situation
- Ability to identify key results from research and to summarize and draft reports on research findings
- Ability to multi-task and maintain an organized and effective personal work environment
- Willingness to learn scientific techniques and follow protocols
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and take initiative and follow through on work assignments
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
- Flexibility to work outside of regular business hours to accommodate laboratory activities

**Union Statement**:
**Western Values Diversity**:
**Please Note**:
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.



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