Research Technician

Alberta Health Services; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Edmonton is seeking a Cell Imaging Facility Research Technician to provide technical support for research and teaching. Responsibilities include operating imaging instruments, preparing biological samples, and maintaining laboratory procedures. The ideal candidate holds a Master's degree and has experience with microscopy. This regular full-time position offers competitive salaries ranging from $25.02 to $41.71 per hour.

Qualifications

• Microscopy experience required.
• Basic laboratory skills preferred including immuno‑fluorescence staining.
• Experience in cancer/cell biology is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and operation of imaging equipment.
• Assist with preparation of biological samples.
• Monitor and maintain the lab's computer systems.

Skills

Microscopy experience

Basic laboratory skills

Troubleshooting skills

Proficiency with Windows OS

Cell culture

Education

Master of Science degree

Tools

MS Office

Image processing software

Job description

Your Opportunity

The Cell Imaging Facility Research Technician, under the supervision of the Cell Imaging Facility Manager, will provide technical support for both research and teaching in the Cell Imaging Facility. Duties will include assisting with or carrying out preparation of biological samples for the facility, operation of the instruments in the facility and acquisition of data. The individual will also perform general laboratory duties to ensure the smooth running of the Cell Imaging Facility.

Description

RESEARCH/TEACHING DUTIES (80%): Perform routine maintenance, operation of imaging and preparative equipment. Coordinate service and repair of instruments. Perform tissue processing of biological samples for different imaging modalities. Troubleshoot user problems arising during instrument operation. Assist and/or train new users in usage of equipment, related accessories. Assist users with design of facility‑related imaging experiments. Assist in image processing, analysis to generate data, interpretation of imaging/flow data. Provide staff relief in absence of other facility staff members. Monitor computers for routine maintenance including back‑up and restoration of systems. Perform data back‑up and maintenance of booking system. Install computer software. Learn evolving image processing and analysis software tools. Assist with computer upgrades. Develop software scripts for image acquisition and analysis. Participate, in collaboration with other cell imaging personnel, in the development/presentation of lectures, practical sessions and workshops. Facilitate training and information seminars with microscopy technical representatives. Conduct tours of and promote facility.
GENERAL LABORATORY DUTIES (10%): Perform general maintenance (care and cleaning) of lab instruments, order supplies, clean preparation areas, reagent inventory. Adhere to safety and emergency procedures including proper waste disposal. Ensure compliance with biohazard/biosafety rules. Maintain inventory of instruments, software licenses. Document procedures. Maintain the lab area in clean, operational order. ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES (10%): Maintain instrument logs. Coordinate user bookings and technical services. Administer online booking and logging system. Create new/delete expired accounts, generate monthly user reports, assist with preparation of billing files, generate statistical usage data.

• Transition Company: Cancer Care Alberta
• Classification: Research Tech
• Union: Exempt
• Unit and Program: Cancer Research & Analytics, Experimental Oncology
• Primary Location: Cross Cancer Institute
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 13-NOV-2025
• Date Available: 23-NOV-2025
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
• Minimum Salary: $25.02
• Maximum Salary: $41.71
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications

Minimum of a Master of Science degree. The candidate must possess some microscopy experience. Proficiency with Windows OS, MS office and computer hardware. Individual must have basic laboratory skills including cell culture, preparation of solutions, and reagents, performing immuno‑fluorescence staining. Must be comfortable with various platforms of computers and have trouble‑shooting skills. Assistance with developing new imaging methods. Experience in cancer/cell biology.

Additional Required Qualifications

As Required.

Preferred Qualifications

PhD degree preferred. Working knowledge of a programming language is a plus.