Research Associate

6 days ago

Ottawa, Canada OHRI Full time

**Basic Requirements (Education/Experience)**:

- Bachelor’s degree in Biotechnology, Cellular and Molecular Biology, Chemistry, Regenerative Medicine, or a closely related field;
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
- Proven excellence in interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
- Superior organizational and record-keeping skills with keen attention to detail.
- Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to resolve technical challenges independently.

**Technical experience and Responsibilities (may include, but are not limited to)**:

- Mammalian cell culture and tissue culture.
- Design and construction of plasmids for CRISPR, overexpression, and reporter assays.
- Perform high-efficiency cloning (e.g., Golden Gate, Gibson, restriction-ligation).
- Establish stable cell lines and validate genome edits using PCR, sequencing, and imaging.
- Flow cytometry and quantitative analysis (e.g., FlowJo software).
- RT-qPCR and quantitative gene expression analysis.
- Animal handling, surgical procedures, and tissue dissection.
- Support daily lab operations including ordering supplies, reagent preparation, and inventory management.
- Maintain accurate lab and data records.
- Report to the principal investigator/Scientist.

**Preferred Qualifications**:

- Master’s degree with relevant work experience is preferred.
- Immunofluorescence microscopy / Histology including preparation, imaging, and quantitative analysis.
- Experience with embryonic stem cells, organoid models, or developmental systems.
- Familiarity with next generation sequencing, transcriptomics, single-cell genomics, or advanced imaging platforms

**Compensation Pay Range**
Min: $34.176/hr - Max $45.567/hr

**Comments to Applicant**:
**Contact Info**:
Name: Dr. Ehsan Habibi
Title: Scientist
Program: Regenerative Medicine Program
Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
Address: 501 Smyth Rd
- 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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