AGC Research Technician

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Competition ID:

4724

Internal Closing Date:

Open Until Filled

External Closing Date:

Open Until Filled

# of Openings:

1

Salary Information:

Casual Employee - Hourly Rate

Employment Type:

Temporary Full Time

Workplace Type:

On-Site

Travel Frequency:

Employee Group:

Casual Employee

Days of Work (BCGEU):

Hours of Work (BCGEU):

Hours per Week (BCGEU):

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE This role reports to Director, Applied Genomics Centre.

Summary The Research Technician has a supportive role for research goals of the Applied Genomics Centre (AGC). This individual will support applied research projects under the supervision and direction of the AGC Director, Laboratory and Research Coordinator, and senior research staff. Where appropriate, they may also help supervise and train student researchers working in the AGC laboratories, or in the field as applicable. They will contribute to experimental design, perform laboratory tasks, and communicate results to the Director, Associates, and industry partners.

There are currently 2 openings for this position.

Key Responsibilities

Provide research support for the AGC’s Director, Faculty project leads, Laboratory and Research Coordinator, and senior research staff

Gather, organize and maintain experimental data and records in the AGC lab, and in the field when required

Execute experiments required for research projects, including quality control, and troubleshooting when necessary

Assist in preparing reports and presentations, collaboratively and under the direction of the AGC’s senior leadership

Provide on-site supervision and training to undergraduate student researchers, when required

Generate and update standard operating procedures for routine and new developments, in collaboration with the Laboratory and Research Coordinator and/or senior research staff

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

BSc in Biology or related discipline

Relevant experience with a focus on genomics and/or metabolomics

Research experience is an asset

SALARY INFORMATION

Anticipated hourly pay rate: $24.00 - $28.00

Total Rewards As a part of our total rewards offerings, KPU also offers extended health and dental benefits, healthcare spending account, generous vacation package, defined pension plan, parenthood top-up, sick leave, long-term disability, life insurance, professional development days, tuition waiver, inhouse training & development, inter-campus transportation, and more

Note:

Eligibility requirements apply, benefits may vary depending on the employee group the position belongs to and whether the position offered is temporary or part-time.

Visit https://www.kpu.ca/hr for more information on KPU’s workplace, culture and total rewards.

Note to Applicants Kwantlen Polytechnic University welcomes and encourages applications from equity deserving groups and diverse experiences including, but not limited to, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, and members of the 2S/LGBTQIA+ community.

If there are any barriers that you are experiencing or an accommodation that we can provide to support you through the application process, please reach out to us at talentacquisition@kpu.ca.

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