Laboratory Technician

University-of-Albert; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Alberta in Edmonton is seeking a researcher to assist in a 1-year term with wet bench experiments in a molecular biology lab. You will perform plasmid construction, DNA analysis, and microbiology work on yeast and bacteria under supervision, collecting data for supervisor interpretation.

Some work with radioisotopes and biohazardous materials may occur, requiring radiation safety training. You will also help with routine lab maintenance and waste disposal.

Qualifications

• Term length of 1 year plus 1 day.
• In-person at North Campus Edmonton.
• Wet bench experiments in a research lab under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Perform molecular biology experiments for plasmid construction and DNA analysis.
• Carry out microbiology techniques for culture and analysis of yeast and bacteria.
• Protein extraction/purification/analysis.
• Collect and record data for supervisor interpretation.
• Assist with lab maintenance and waste disposal; maintain plasmid and cell collections.

Job description

This competition is open to all applicants however; internal candidates and applicants who were former employees of the University of Alberta will be given priority consideration before external candidates. Please log in to verify your internal candidate status.

This position has a term length of 1 year plus 1 day.

Location - This role is in-person at North Campus Edmonton.

Candidate will perform wet bench experiments in a research lab under supervision of and as directed by the supervisor. The primary purpose of the position is to assist the supervisor by performing experiments and helping with lab maintenance. Experimental protocols will include but are not limited to molecular biology techniques for plasmid construction and DNA analysis, microbiology techniques for the culture and analysis of yeast and bacteria, protein extraction/purification/analysis. The candidate will collect and record data to be interpreted by the supervisor. Some work with radioisotopes and biohazardous materials may be performed so radiation safety training will be required. Additionally, some common lab tasks such as maintaining stock solutions, medium, glassware and supplies will be assigned. The candidate will share responsibility for lab maintenance and waste disposal with other lab members. The candidate will be responsible for some aspects of lab organization such as maintaining plasmid and cell collections under direction of the supervisor.