Research Assistant

University-of-Albert; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Alberta is seeking a Research Assistant to support the Elahi Lab at the Katz Group Centre. This hybrid role combines remote and in-person work at North Campus Edmonton and runs for a term of one year and one day.

Responsibilities include daily lab operations, ordering reagents, and assisting undergraduate and graduate students. The role covers animal breeding colony monitoring, safety compliance, and coordination with the department on equipment maintenance and waste disposal.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate daily operations of the Elahi Lab at Katz Group Centre.
• Manage ordering of reagents and materials.
• Provide laboratory support to undergraduate and graduate students.
• Monitor animal breeding colonies and ensure safety compliance.
• Liaise with the Department on equipment maintenance and waste disposal procedures.

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 of1 year plus 1 day.

Location - This role is hybrid with a mix of remote and in-person work at North Campus Edmonton.

The Research Assistant facilitates the daily operations of the Elahi Lab at the Katz Group Centre, manages the ordering of reagents and materials, and actively participates in research activities. The role provides laboratory support by serving as a resource for undergraduate and graduate students. Key duties include monitoring animal breeding colonies, ensuring safety compliance, and liaising with the Department regarding equipment maintenance and waste disposal procedures.