Research Technician for Honey Bee Research

15 hours ago


Edmonton, Alberta, Canada University of Alberta Full time

Discover the opportunity to support groundbreaking honey bee research at the University of Alberta. We are seeking a highly motivated Research Technician to join our team in the Department of Biological Sciences.

About the Role

This technician position will play a critical role in supporting honey bee research in the field and laboratory settings. You will be responsible for maintaining experimental bee hives, conducting toxicological testing of candidate compounds, and performing molecular biological analyses.

Key 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
  • Apicultural experience
  • Toxicological experience
  • Molecular biology experience
About the University of Alberta

The University of Alberta is a world-renowned institution with a strong commitment to research and teaching excellence. Our Department of Biological Sciences is home to over 58 tenured/tenure-track faculty members and offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs.

What We Offer

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including a competitive salary, opportunities for professional development, and a dynamic work environment. The estimated annual salary for this position is $52,000 - $62,000, based on experience and qualifications.



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