Research Technician

This position is a part of the Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA).

This position has a term length of 1 year plus 1 day and offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Location - This role is in-person at North Campus Edmonton.

This position involves (a) operation and maintenance of instruments that are capable of performing cell culture and cell irradiation, (b) cell irradiation and analysis of cell death based on clonogenic survival and short-term assays (c) protein purification (d) DNA damage assays including western blots of protein extracts and immunofluorescence. These services may also include the preparation and maintenance of genomic samples and cell extracts that need to be processed. In addition to sample preparation and analysis, this position will be required to report results to the supervisor in a timely and appropriate manner. This position will also be responsible to follow best laboratory practices and maintain a safe and
professional work environment.

The Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry is one of the world’s top academic health science centres. With 21 departments, multiple research institutes and centres, and a focus on excellence in education, research, and clinical care, the faculty trains outstanding medical and dental professionals and drives global health innovation in collaboration with partners across sectors.
- Should be proficient in cell culture techniques
- Western blotting techniques
- Transport methods
- Able to perform enzyme activity assays
- Knowledge of cytotoxicity assays
- Maintains accurate and up-to-date data books
- Summarizes experimental results
- Modifies existing protocols for particular experiments to meet research objectives
- Consults with the Principal Investigator and other staff to develop new experiments and techniques for research projects
- Uses a variety of lab equipment to conduct experiments and monitors results; collects and organizes data on experiments and conducts preliminary analysis
- Ensures good communication and cooperation with other team members
- Performs other related duties as requested by the Principal Investigator and senior staff in the lab
- BSc in a relevant field or Diploma in Laboratory Research
- 10+ years of experience working in research laboratories
- Special training required for Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)
- Special training required for handling open and closed sources of radioactivity
- Special training to operate complex equipment
- People skills to collaborate with and train others and be a good team player
- Excellent skills in handling small amounts of reagents
- Strong computer skills for data analysis and operation of equipment
- Experience working with animals and animal tissue is strongly preferred
- Ability to interact effectively within a dynamic team-based research environment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills

**Application Instructions**
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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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**We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.**

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