Research Laboratory Technician, Clinical Neurosciences, Cumming School of Medicine

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Position Overview

The Department of Clinical Neurosciences in the Cumming School of Medicine invites applications for a Research Laboratory Technician. This Full-time Fixed Term position is for approximately 1 year (based on length of grant funding), with the possibility of extension.

The Research Laboratory Technician reports to the Principal Investigator, with accountabilities from both the Principal Investigator and Laboratory Manager.

The position will provide technical support for the research team, other team members through completion of common laboratory tasks and carrying out experiments in a team setting. Work requires possible exposure to dangerous materials in an environment of continuous change.

Position may occasionally require weekend/evening hours.

Position Description

Summary of Key Responsibilities (job functions include but are not limited to):

• Working with established protocols to log and process clinical samples from ongoing Human Studies
• Establishing and maintaining of primary tissue cultures
• Maintains clear and well-documented reports of all activities and research experiments
• Assist in the training and orientation of new trainees
• Making up basic laboratory stock solutions
• Autoclaving glassware, solutions, laboratory reagents and items for tissue culture and molecular biology
• Provide skilled technical support to a research laboratory that include performing experiments
• Some animal work may be required assisting trainees when needed
• Keeping common areas (e.g. mammalian tissue culture hoods and incubators) tidy and clean
• Reliable and safe operation of all laboratory equipment
• Understanding of safety codes, standards, and university regulations
• Operate and maintain basic technical equipment

Qualifications / Requirements:

• A technical diploma in a related field, or BSc degree required
• Experience in a research environment is considered an asset
• Attention to detail is crucial in following standard operating procedures and is required
• Strong organizational and time management skills, accuracy, and strong attention to detail required
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Understanding of safety codes, standards, and university regulations
• Must be open to learning and development, and be willing to accept new challenges and assignments
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience in tissue culture is an asset

Application Deadline:  November 24, 2022

We would like to thank all applicants in advance for submitting their resumes. Please note, only those candidates chosen to continue on through the selection process will be contacted.

Additional Information

This position is part of the AUPE bargaining unit, and falls under the Technical Job Family, Phase I

.

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About the University of Calgary

The University of Calgary is Canada’s leading next-generation university – a living, growing and youthful institution that embraces change and opportunity with a can-do attitude. Located in the nation’s most enterprising city, the university is making tremendous progress on its Eyes High journey to be recognized as one of Canada’s top five research universities, grounded in innovative learning and teaching and fully integrated with the community it both serves and leads. The University of Calgary inspires and supports discovery, creativity and innovation across all disciplines. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca .

The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy in line with the foundational goals of Eyes High , committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do.

As an equitable and inclusive employer, the University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their academic and professional success while they are here. In particular, we encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible/racialized minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply. To ensure a fair and equitable assessment, we offer accommodation at any stage during the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Questions regarding [diversity] EDI at UCalgary can be sent to the Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (equity@ucalgary.ca ) and requests for accommodations can be sent to Human Resources (hrhire@ucalgary.ca ).

We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, however preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.