Biological Sciences Research Support Professional

2 weeks ago


Edmonton, Alberta, Canada University of Alberta Full time
Job Description

This position is part of the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Alberta.

About the Position

The successful candidate will support honey bee research in the field through standard apicultural practices and in the laboratory, helping with toxicity testing of candidate varroacides and molecular biological analyses.

Duties and Responsibilities
  • Maintenance of experimental bee hives: apicultural management and health checks, honey extraction.
  • Toxicological testing of candidate compounds: Sampling experimental bees, compound preparation, experimental setup, mortality evaluations, data collection.
  • Molecular biology: DNA and RNA extractions from collected samples, quality control, sterile techniques.
Requirements
  • Bachelor of Science in Life Sciences.
  • Prior research lab work experience.
  • Preferred qualifications include apicultural experience, toxicological experience, and molecular biology experience.
Benefits

The University of Alberta offers a comprehensive benefits package and an estimated salary range of $43,064.09 to $57,305.80 per year.

About Us

The University of Alberta is a community of knowledge seekers, change makers, and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day. We are home to over 14,000 faculty and staff, more than 40,000 students, and a growing community of 300,000 alumni worldwide.



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