Research Technician
1 week ago
The Azad Laboratory focuses on elucidating the molecular and microbial mechanisms of bone and joint infections. We are particularly interested in:
- Developing novel antimicrobial molecules in periprosthetic joint infection (PJI)
- Investigating the interplay between microbial and immune responses in PJI and other bone and joint infections
- Designing and/or evaluating novel rapid diagnostic assays in bone and joint infections
- Studying biofilm development and prevention in chronic bone and joint infections
- Developing Canada's first bone and joint infection specimen repository and database which will yield future translational medicine studies
- Developing animal models of bone and joint infections
**Basic Requirements (Education/Experience)**:
- A three-year college diploma or a BSc degree in a related field
- Less than 5 years’ experience working in a research laboratory.
- Strong background in microbiology, molecular biology, and biochemistry laboratory-work
**Preferred Qualifications**:
- MSc or PhD (or equivalent degrees) in these or similar areas will be given preference
**Contract Details**:
This is a 1-year part-time regular (18.75hrs per week) contract with the possibility of renewal.
**Salary**: Min:$21.278/hr - Max:$30.747/hr
**Comments to Applicant**:
Please send a complete CV including a description of education and research experience (previous work experience, publications, laboratory skills, etc.).
**Contact Info**:
Name: Dr. Marisa Azad
Title: Assistant Professor of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases & Associate Scientist, OHRI
Program: Chronic Disease
Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
Address: 501 Smyth Road, Ottawa, ON K1H 8L6
- The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute is committed to building and sustaining a welcoming and supportive culture that promotes equity, diversity and inclusion for trainees, researchers, and staff. We are devoted to identifying and removing barriers that limit equitable access to opportunities within our organization. The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute strongly supports initiatives that encourage the participation of all groups, in particular the four groups defined in the Employment Equity Act (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities)._
- We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those invited for an interview will be contacted. The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute is an equal-opportunity employer. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the selection process._
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