Laboratory Technician

Job Title

Entry-Level Technician

Job Description

The Clemente-Casares Lab is seeking an entry-level technician to support animal colony maintenance and genotyping. The candidate would conduct maintenance and record keeping of the animal colony, will support animal experiments (monitoring) and occasionally help with immunological assays such as ELISA, and flow cytometry. This position requires experience with basic immunoassays and cell culture.

Responsibilities

Animal Colony Maintenance ~60%

• Standard mice husbandry, which may include receiving animals
• Makes independent decisions regarding the health and care of animal colonies based on advice from animal care staff, veterinarians and principal investigator
• Assists with animal experiments following discussion and instruction by principal investigator
• Genotyping

  Assistance in Research Experiments ~30%

  • Prepares standard solutions for the laboratory
  • Orders needed laboratory consumables, handles biohazard waste and cleaning of laboratory glassware and other instruments
  • Assists other lab members with experiments (ELISA, Flow cytometry, cell culture) as instructed by the PI

    Maintaining Records ~10%

    • Maintains current records of experiments
    • Assists in maintaining and completing animal protocols and associated paperwork
    • Ensures compliance with EHS under the supervision of the principal investigator

      Qualifications

      • BSc in life sciences (immunology, biochemistry, microbiology, etc)
      • Understanding of Immune-assays
      • Animal Handling certificate is preferred
      • Experience in a research environment
      • Experience with handling and care of small animals preferred
      • Experience with biohazard, radiation, WHMIS safety and policy
      • Computer proficiency with MS Office and other platforms

        About the Team

        The Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry is one of the world's top academic health science centres. With 21 departments, multiple research institutes and centres, and a focus on excellence in education, research, and clinical care, the faculty trains outstanding medical and dental professionals and drives global health innovation in collaboration with partners across sectors.

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