Research Technician

Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization (VIDO); Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading organization in infectious disease research as a Research Technician. You will support vital lab operations and research on emerging viruses, working in a high containment environment. Ideal candidates will have advanced degrees in relevant fields and strong skills in molecular biology techniques. This is a full-time, permanent position with opportunities for growth in a dynamic research setting.

Qualifications

• MSc, PhD, or DVM in biology, microbiology, virology, or related field.
• Experience working in a CL3 facility preferred.
• Proficiency with mammalian cell culture and molecular biology techniques.

Responsibilities

• Support lab operations and research execution.
• Manage resources and document data.
• Work in high containment environments with potential weekend work.

Skills

Mammalian Cell Culture

Molecular Biology Techniques

Communication

Organizational Skills

Teamwork

Education

MSc in Biology

PhD in Microbiology

DVM

Tools

R

Python

Job description

Join to apply for the Research Technician role at Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization (VIDO)

120 Veterinary Road, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, S7N 5E3

Full-time position, available until May 16, 2025

Description

The Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization (VIDO), Canada’s Centre for Pandemic Research, is a world leader in infectious disease research and vaccine development for humans and animals. Located at the University of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon, Canada, VIDO features one of the largest and most advanced containment level 3 facilities globally. We are expanding to include containment level 4 capacity, a GMP vaccine manufacturing facility, and a new animal housing facility. Our vision is to study emerging diseases in any animal model, embracing a One Health approach to prevent infectious diseases in humans and animals.

Dr. Angela (Angie) Rasmussen’s laboratory at VIDO focuses on host factors in virus susceptibility and pathogenesis, with a focus on emerging viruses like avian influenza, Ebola, mpox, MERS-CoV, and SARS-CoV-2. Our work combines virology, animal models, and systems biology to understand infection responses and protection mechanisms.

We are recruiting a technician to support our research. Reporting to Dr. Rasmussen, the candidate will be crucial for lab operations, research execution, resource management, and data documentation. The role involves working in high containment environments and may require weekend work.

Qualifications

• An MSc, PhD, or DVM in biology, microbiology, virology, or related field.
• Eligibility for HPTA security clearance from the Public Health Agency of Canada; current or pending clearance preferred.
• Experience working in a CL3 facility is preferred; training will be provided.
• Proficiency with mammalian cell culture.
• Skills in molecular biology techniques (e.g., nucleic acid extraction, cloning, PCR, qPCR).
• Experience with next-generation sequencing workflows.
• Strong organizational, record-keeping, and attention to detail skills.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with R or Python is an asset.

Additional Details

• Status: Permanent
• Employment Group: Non-Union
• Shift: Monday-Friday, 7.5 hours/day, with some weekend work
• FTE: 1.0

Application Requirements

Applicants must provide current verification documents as specified at this link.

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, CV, and three references online. Review begins immediately and continues until the position is filled. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Additional Information

Visit vido.org for more information. We value diversity and inclusion and encourage all qualified candidates to apply. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Research, Analysis, IT
• Industry: Research Services