Research Assistant

1 day ago

London, Canada Western University Full time

**About Western**:
**About Us**:
Delivery of safe, effective and integrated surgical care that elevates the health and well-being of patients regionally and globally through discovery, education and innovation. _The Department of Surgery’s vision is to be an i_nternational leader in forming the future of surgical care, research, and education

Key Goals of the Unit:

- **Excellence**: to exceed the highest measurable standards of quality in patient care
- **Innovation**: to foster creative and novel solutions to complex surgical issues
- **Scholarship**: to coalesce the brightest minds to advance interdisciplinary research
- **Education**: to lead nationally and globally in surgical training
- **Collaboration**: to build partnerships locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally
- **Respect**: to treat every individual with the highest level of professionalism, understanding, compassion, and dignity
- **Inclusiveness**: to appreciate and value cultural and social diversity
- **Integrity**: to build trust through open and honest communication and social responsibility
- **Efficiency**: to optimize access and delivery of surgical care as an accountable, prudent steward of public resources

**Responsibilities**:

- The Technical/Research Support 1 will be responsible for carrying out research functions in collaboration with principal investigators, staff, and students including assisting graduate students in a wet lab. The incumbent will maintain equipment, order supplies, set up and conduct tests and experiments such as cell culture, cell transformation, gene expression, RNA immunoprecipitation assays, etc, in adherence with prescribed procedures. The incumbent will be required to do a literature review and may be required to maintain records, and analyze, summarize and compile data and results for dissemination.**Qualifications**:
**Education**:
- Community College Diploma OR Undergraduate Degree in a related field

**Experience**:
- 1 year of work experience supporting research in a related technical field

Skills, Abilities & Expertise:
- Familiarity with experimental design and analysis
- Detail-oriented with an ability to function and process information with high levels of accuracy
- Ability to follow processes with high attention to detail
- Ability to employ a systematic and efficient approach to work
- Computer skills with the ability to learn and use software programs
- Basic computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite
- Personable and courteous in working relationships with colleagues, students and the public
- Ability to collect and analyze data in an objective manner
- Demonstrated ability to understand and resolve issues
- Ability to work independently and effectively as a member of the team to achieve department goals

**Why Western?**:
**Background Checks**:
While transcripts are not required for the interview, they are mandatory prior to any offer of employment.

Consideration of applicants will include an assessment of previous performance, experience, and qualifications. Applicants should have oral communication skills in English.

**Western Values Diversity**:
**Please Note**:
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

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