Research Technician

3 weeks ago


Saskatoon, Canada University of Saskatchewan Full time

**Research Technician**:
The Global Institute for Food Security (GIFS) is a rapidly expanding Institute based at the University of Saskatchewan. Our **Vision** is **a world where everyone has access to safe and nutritious food.** This is a bold vision, one that we will strive to achieve through investing in our talent. In line with our **Mission, we will work with our employees, partners, and stakeholders to discover, develop, and deliver innovative solutions for the production of globally sustainable food.**

We are guided by our Values of**:Innovation. Excellence. Collaboration. Integrity. Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.**

**PRIMARY PURPOSE**

As a Research Technician you will support plant husbandry, shoot, and root phenotyping, molecular biology, and plant cell, tissue, and organ imaging as part of the Plant Improvement Program (PIP) research group led by Dr. Andrew Sharpe, Bangabandhu Research Chair in Food Security.

**NATURE OF WORK**

**Reporting to the Technical Lead**, Plant Improvement, and working collaboratively with Dr. Andrew Sharpe, you will be a key member of the PIP, supporting and advancing research. You will also be part of the broader GIFS team and your work will be planned and conducted in close coordination with postdoctoral fellows, graduate and undergraduate students, other research technicians and visiting scientists.

You understand the values, culture, challenges, and operational needs of GIFS. You understand the interconnectedness of GIFS and the impact changes and operations have on all the platforms, programs, clients, and overall reputation of GIFS. You demonstrate a strong safety acumen. You develop and maintain strong long-lasting relationships.

**ACCOUNTABILITIES**
- Plant DNA/RNA isolation, NGS/long-read library preparation and genotyping.
- Plant management which includes husbandry (planting seed, replanting, daily monitoring, tissue sampling, harvesting seed) and phenotyping in growth cabinet, greenhouse, or field conditions.
- Support bioinformatic analysis and presentation of project outputs.
- Provide record keeping and regular reporting as per GIFS program management infrastructure.
- Provide initial training for new team members and oversee technical experiments of supported PIP projects.
- Additional duties may include providing technical support to broader GIFS projects.

**QUALIFICATIONS**
- A Master’s degree in plant molecular biology, plant genomics and bioinformatics, plant biology or agricultural biology or a combination of a bachelor’s degree in a comparable field
- Minimum two years of professional experience in plant genomics research.
- Experience or coursework in plant molecular biology and genomics along with basic molecular lab tasks such as plant nucleic acid isolation, DNA/RNA electrophoresis, NGS Library preparation, genotyping, qRT-PCR assays and experience with Linux and R is desirable.
- Experience with Linux and R.

**SKILLS**
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective, respectful relationships to ensure a culture of collaboration.
- Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented and diverse atmosphere.
- Highly motivated with a willingness to learn and the proven ability to work in a fast paced, team-oriented, multidisciplinary research environment.
- Demonstrated analytic and problem-solving skills.
- A track record of delivering superior results and developing respect in previous organizations via collaborative and team based working styles and a demonstrated ability to deliver quality results while meeting timelines.
- A deep commitment to enacting equity, diversity, and inclusion.
- Sound judgment, discretion, diplomacy, and professional integrity.
- Ability to identify issues and then develop and implement creative and outcomes-oriented solutions.
- Effective organizational skills.
- Demonstrated statistical skills.

**Department**: Global Inst for Food Security
**Status**: Term 2 years
**Employment Group**: Research Positions - Non-union
**Shift**: Mon-Fri, 8:30am-4:30pm
**Full Time Equivalent (FTE)**: 1.0
**Salary**: The starting salary will be commensurate with education and experience.
**Salary Family (if applicable)**:
**Salary Phase/Band**:Not Applicable
**Posted Date**: 4/27/2023
**Closing Date**: 6/7/2023
**Number of Openings**:1
**Work Location**:On Campus

**Criminal Record Check**:Not Applicable
**Driver's License and Abstract Check**:Not Applicable
**Education/Credential Verification**:Not Applicable
**Vulnerable Sector Check**:Not Applicable

Please review the University of Saskatchewan's **health and safety requirements** for faculty, staff and students in consideration of the COVID-19 pandemic.


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