Technical /Research Support I at Western University

Western University; London; Hybrid; CAD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Western University in London, Ontario seeks a Technical/Research Support 1 to assist with lab work under Dr. Lisa Cameron, contributing to cell culture, flow cytometry, ELISA and RT-PCR analyses.

The role includes maintaining equipment, ordering supplies, recording data, and supporting data dissemination. Applicants should hold an undergraduate degree in a related field; a master's degree is preferred, with about 1 year of research support experience.

Qualifications

• Education: Undergraduate Degree in a related field. Master's Degree preferred.
• Experience: 1 year of work experience supporting research in a related technical field.

Responsibilities

• Carry out research functions in collaboration with principal investigators, staff and students.
• Maintain equipment, order supplies, set up and conduct tests and experiments.
• Maintain records, analyze, summarize and compile data for dissemination.
• Lab work on cell culture, flow cytometry, ELISA, RT-PCR; data analyses and RNA-seq analyses; manuscript preparation; training juniors.

Skills

Data extraction

Research policies

Experimental design

Communication skills

Attention to detail

MS Office

Independence

Teamwork

Cell culture

qRT-PCR

Western blot

Education

Undergraduate degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

About Western

Western University in London, ON, CA, with an international reputation for success, ranks as one of Canada's top research-intensive universities. Our research excellence expands knowledge and drives discovery with real-world application. Western also provides an exceptional employment experience, offering competitive salaries, a wide range of employment opportunities and one of Canada's most beautiful campuses.

About Us

With a strong focus on teaching, research and clinical service, the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine fully supports the mission and values of the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University, the London Health Sciences Centre and St. Joseph’s Health Care London. Our vision is to provide state-of the-art diagnostic pathology services while achieving excellence in pathology research, training and education. The members of the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine strive to provide a quality work environment that fosters unity, respect for diversity, teamwork and professional growth.

Responsibilities

The Technical/Research Support 1 will be responsible for carrying out research functions in collaboration with principal investigators, staff, and students.

The incumbent will maintain equipment, order supplies, set up and conduct tests and experiments in adherence with prescribed procedures.

The incumbent will maintain records, and analyze, summarise and compile data and results for dissemination.

The Technical/Research Support will carry out the research initiatives in Dr. Lisa Cameron's lab, with conducting lab work on cell culture, flow cytometry, elisa, rt-pcr. Data analyses and rnaseq analyses. manuscript preparation. Training juniors/other students.

Contract Type: Full-time, On-site.

Qualifications

• Education: Undergraduate Degree in a related field; Master's Degree preferred
• Experience: 1 year of work experience supporting research in a related technical field

Skills, Abilities & Expertise

• Familiarity with techniques for updating, managing and extracting data from a research database
• Familiarity with University research policies and practices preferred
• Familiarity with experimental design and analysis
• Verbal and written communication skills with the ability to document technical information
• Attention to detail with an ability to retrieve, analyze and synthesize sizable amounts of data, while ensuring that information is accurate and comprehensive
• Ability to follow processes with high attention to detail
• Ability to employ a systematic and efficient approach to work
• Computer skills with the ability to learn and use software programs
• Intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, meet tight deadlines and adapt to changing priorities
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative, to work independently and follow through on work assignments
• Personable and courteous in working relationships with colleagues, students and the public
• Ability to collect and analyze data in an objective manner
• Multi-tasking skills to prioritize and consistently produce high-quality work within deadlines
• Ability to investigate defined issues, solicit input, and suggest remedies and alternative approaches that meet the needs of the situation
• Ability to work independently and effectively as a member of the team to achieve department goals
• Familiarity with experimental design and analysis of Cell culture, qRT-PCR, and Western blot

Why Western?

Western offers a broad and exciting variety of part-time and temporary employment opportunities with ample room for job exploration and growth.

Within our beautiful campus, you are part of a progressive work environment that promotes work/life balance including access to our state-of-the-art recreation centre.

Affirmation Policy

Western, like many postsecondary institutions in Canada, is moving beyond sole reliance upon Indigenous self-identification in its hiring processes. This is to safeguard against the use of incorrect, incomplete, or misleading information in circumstances in which a candidate has made a declaration of Indigenous citizenship or membership.

Candidates who are invited for an interview or who are short-listed, and who have made a declaration of Indigenous citizenship or membership for material advantage at Western, including where required or preferred for the position, will be asked to have their declaration of Indigenous citizenship or membership affirmed through a relational accountability process, led by the Office of Indigenous Initiatives (OII), that is consistent with Indigenous ways of knowing, being, and doing. Please contact the OII directly for details on the affirmation processes: https://indigenous.uwo.ca/.

Applying at Western

Applicants should have oral communication skills in English.

Western Values Diversity

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals.

Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources or phone [phone].

Please Note: This position is an existing vacancy. This position is fully in-person, on-site.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.