Research Laboratory Assistant

Hamilton Health Sciences; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hamilton Health Sciences is seeking an experienced Research Laboratory Assistant to join the David Braley Research Institute. In this full-time role, you will support research projects focusing on skin regeneration and associated therapies, maintain lab operations, and assist in data management while contributing to a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• MSc in Science or recognized equivalent in a health or science-related discipline.
• Experience with biochemical techniques and molecular biology techniques is essential.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and strong communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Assist ongoing research projects and prepare study-related documents.
• Maintain laboratory operations and manage inventory of supplies.
• Communicate and keep records of experimental data.

Skills

Biochemical techniques

Molecular biology techniques

Human and animal tissue processing

Imaging techniques

Flow Cytometry

Record keeping

Communication skills

Self-motivation

Teamwork

Education

MSc in Science or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The David Braley Research Institute (affiliated with McMaster University) has an immediate opening for a full-time, experienced Research Laboratory Assistant in the laboratory of Dr. Marc Jeschke – Professor, Vice President of Research at Hamilton Health Sciences.

Our laboratory focuses on understanding the mechanism and developing therapies for skin regeneration and attenuating trauma-induced stress, hypermetabolism, inflammation and sepsis.

Position Summary

The ideal candidate will assist ongoing research projects in the laboratory, which involves examining, evaluating, and preparing study-related documents. They will also help team members prepare for studies by assisting with equipment preparation and clean-up. In addition, they will be responsible for maintaining the lab's day-to-day operations, including restocking reagents, maintaining equipment, housekeeping research environment, and managing inventory. The candidate will assist with ordering laboratory supplies, updating laboratory procedures, and ensuring that biosafety documentation is current. They will also need to communicate and keep records of experimental data and participate in internal monitoring, auditing, and quality assurance activities. The candidate will enter study data as needed under the guidance of a manager or delegated supervisor.

Schedule Work Hours

Temporary full-time hours (37.5 hours / week). The position is temporary for 12 months.

Qualifications

• MSc in Science, or recognized equivalent, in a health or science-related discipline.
• Experience in the following techniques : biochemical techniques (e.g., western blot, IP’s, etc.), primary cell culture, molecular biology techniques (real-time gene expression, etc.), human and animal tissue processing, imaging (e.g., confocal microscopy)
• Familiarity with Flow Cytometry and related data analysis is a strong asset.
• Experience working with in vivo animal models such as mice, including routine dissections and surgical procedures.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and results-driven.
• Strong ability to take initiative and work independently, as well as in a team environment.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office software (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Hamilton Health Sciences fosters a culture of patient and staff safety, whereby all employees are guided by our Mission, Vision, Values, and Values Based Code of Conduct. Hamilton Health Sciences is a teaching hospital and all staff and physicians are expected to support students and other learners.

To be considered for this opportunity applicants must apply during the posting period. All internal and external applicants may ONLY apply via the Careers website.

Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer and we will accommodate any needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, if requested. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application processes, please contact HR Services at 905-521-2100, Ext. 46947 for assistance. If the applicant requires a specific accommodation because of a disability during an interview, the applicant will need to advise the hiring manager when scheduling the interview and the appropriate accommodations can be made.

This competition is open to all qualified applicants, however, qualified internal applicants will be considered first. Past performance will be considered as part of the selection process. If you are a previous employee of Hamilton Health Sciences, please note : the circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment

Proficiency in both Official Languages, French and English, is considered an asset