Lab Technician, Surgery

Description

The Department of Surgery in the Cumming School of Medicine invites applications for a Lab Technician. This Full-time Fixed Term position is for approximately 12 months (based on length of grant funding), with the possibility of extension.

Reporting to the Principal Investigator.

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

• Under general supervision & direction of the PI, develop and implement original experiments within the guidelines of the research
• Record findings to contribute to publication within the field of the research in both a national and international level. Lab technicians conduct laboratory tests, experiments and analyses
• Conducting laboratory tests, experiments, and analysis to assist in the goals of the research
• Lead establishment of SOPs and recommend changes to methods, procedures, and practices within the lab
• Trains other staff and students in the operation of equipment and laboratory protocols
• Conduct analyses of various biological samples (eg. tissues, blood, urine, etc) and record findings
  • Examples of tissues: mouse necropsy specimens, human biologic samples including tumour samples from connective tissue malignancies and blood samples
• Keep laboratory and work area clean and safe
• Operate and maintain basic technical equipment

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree
  • Area of study: Medical Sciences
• Minimum 2 years of technical experience and completion of post-secondary education in related discipline
• 1 to 3 years of related technical experience within the research specialty field
• Perform detailed design, documentation, and implementation of moderately complex technological systems
• Interact with other members of the team and undertake literature reviews
• Provide technical support for other team members through advice on technical lab issues
• Knowledge of theory and practical application of technical procedures
• Previous experience working with various biological samples (e.g. blood, tissues, urine, etc)
• Demonstrated strong communication, team and customer service skills, and an ability to exercise judgment within established guidelines
• Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)
• WHMIS and all necessary laboratory trainings to be completed prior to start date as part of onboarding

Application Deadline: May 3, 2024

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.

This position is part of the AUPE bargaining unit, and falls under the Technical Job Family, Phase 1.

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