Research Assistant, Clinical Neurosciences

2 months ago


Calgary, Canada The University of Calgary Full time

**Description**

This position reports to the Principal Investigator.

The Research Assistants primary purpose is to assist the Principle Investigator and support the research team through providing semi-skilled or skilled technical procedures. This may include conducting laboratory tests, experiments and analysis to assist in the goals of the research.

The Research Assistant will record findings to collaborate on publications within the field of the research in both a national and international level. Research Assistants will conduct medical laboratory tests, experiments and analyses. Success in the role will require some judgment and decision making, following procedures and guidelines set by the PI, and extensive daily collaboration with the research team.

**Summary of Key Responsibilities** (job functions include but are not limited to):

- Under general supervision & direction of the PI, develop and implement original experiments within the guidelines of the research
- Analyze data as needed
- Conduct literature review, surveys, laboratory experiments and other research for us in scholarly publications when required to
- Reliable and safe operation of all laboratory equipment
- Trains other staff and students in the operation of equipment and laboratory protocols
- Use of various biological samples (e.g. tissues, blood, urine, etc.)
- Keep laboratory and work area clean and safe
- Establishes and maintains effective, productive relationships with staff, peers, immediate supervisor and senior management and with the campus community
- Manages own time effectively and ensures immediate reports to manager is kept informed of activities, and progress of work
- Demonstrated strong communication, team and customer service skills, and an ability to exercise judgment within established guidelines
- Understanding of safety codes, standards, and systems related to specialization

**Qualifications / Requirements**:

- Bachelor's Degree
- Specialized certification - genetics or neurosciences
- 1 to 3 years of related technical experience within the research specialty field
- Perform detailed design, documentation, and implementation of moderately complex technological systems
- Recommend change to processes or procedures
- Interact with other members of the team and undertake literature reviews
- Provide technical support for other team members through advice on technical lab issues
- Must be open to learning and development, and be willing to accept new challenges and assignments
- Provide semi-skilled to skilled technical procedures to support the research project
- Work with various biological samples (e.g. blood, tissues, urine, etc.)
- Demonstrated strong communication, team and customer service skills, and an ability to exercise judgment within established guidelines

**Application Deadline**: October 25, 2024

This position is part of the AUPE bargaining unit, and falls under the **_Technical Job Family, Phase 1_**.

For a listing of all management and staff opportunities at the University of Calgary, view our **Management and Staff Careers website**.

**About the University of Calgary**

UCalgary is Canada's entrepreneurial university, located in Canada's most enterprising city. It is a top research university and one of the highest-ranked universities of its age. Founded in 1966, its 36,000 students experience an innovative learning environment, made rich by research, hands-on experiences and entrepreneurial thinking. It is Canada's leader in the creation of start-ups. Start something today at the University of Calgary. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca.

The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do.
- We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, however preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada._



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