Laboratory Technologist

Job title:

Laboratory Technologist

Company

University of Alberta

Job description

DescriptionThis competition is restricted to internal applicants of the University of Alberta. Please log in to verify your internal candidate status.This position is a part of the Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA).This position has a term length of one year plus one day and offers a .Location – This role is in-person. Work primarily takes place at North Campus, Edmonton.Working at the University of AlbertaThe University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Métis, Inuit and all First Peoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community.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.Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross-section of people – from our students and community members, to our renowned researchers and innovators, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger and more just. .Working for the Department of Laboratory Medicine & PathologyAs part of the University of Alberta Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, the Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology serves as an academic Centre of Excellence in Medical Laboratory Sciences, Pathology, Environmental Health Sciences and Toxicology through excellence in education, research, and clinical service delivery in partnership with Alberta Precision Laboratories.PositionThis position will provide technical support to help accomplish specific aims outlined by the principal investigator, and will implement and optimize experiments for the principle investigator, or designates. The laboratory technologist will help with in vitro and in vivo (animal) studies overseen by graduate students in the laboratory.DutiesIn Vitro Drug Evaluation

• Assist graduate students in in vitro drug evaluation study on cancer cell lines (4 cell lines).
• Assist graduate students in in vivo drug evaluation study on animal xenograft tumor models (6 experiments).
• Help graduate students in developing cancer cell lines/tumor lines (1 line per month).

Other Duties

• Participating at regular laboratory meeting and providing updates on the status of animal studies including inventory of animals in the animal care facility.
• Data analysis, reporting and presentation of results. Provides high-level impact on research outcomes and organizational success.
• Planning of experiments through autonomous research design and execution.
• Evaluating literature; assists in the production of high-profile publications within the field.
• Orders materials for the project.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in Science.
• Previous experiences working with animals is preferred.

At the University of Alberta, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates. If you require accommodations to participate in the interview process, please let us know at the time of booking your interview and we will make every effort to accommodate your needs.We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.The University of Alberta is committed to an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women; First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons; members of visible minority groups; persons with disabilities; persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression; and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply.Note: This opportunity will be available until midnight January 24, 2025, Edmonton, Alberta local time.

Expected salary

$30182.7 – 40424.66 per year

Location

Edmonton, AB

Job date

Sun, 19 Jan 2025 05:40:22 GMT

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