Genomics Research Technician (AGC) – Lab & Field Support

Kwantlen Polytechnic University; Surrey; On-site; CAD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Healthcare spending account

Vacation entitlement

Pension plan

Parenthood top-up

Sick leave

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Professional development days

Tuition waiver

In-house training & development

Inter-campus transportation

Job summary

Kwantlen Polytechnic University is seeking a Research Technician to support the Applied Genomics Centre's projects under the guidance of the AGC Director and senior staff. The role involves experimental work, data management, and collaboration with industry partners.

There are two openings for this position. Responsibilities include assisting with experimental design, preparing reports, and training undergraduate researchers in the AGC laboratories or field settings, ensuring quality control and

Qualifications

• BSc in Biology or related discipline.
• Experience with genomics and/or metabolomics.
• Research experience is an asset.

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

Skills

Genomics

Metabolomics

Lab experience

Education

BSc in Biology or related discipline

Job description

Kwantlen Polytechnic University is seeking a Research Technician to support the Applied Genomics Centre's projects under the guidance of the AGC Director and senior staff. The role involves experimental work, data management, and collaboration with industry partners.

There are two openings for this position. Responsibilities include assisting with experimental design, preparing reports, and training undergraduate researchers in the AGC laboratories or field settings, ensuring quality control and