Research Analyst - Laboratory of Behavioural Neuroendocrinology
About the role
Job Description
Through its core values ofCourage, Respect and Excellence**, CAMH is implementing its Strategic Plan:Connected CAMH,to transform lives, ignite innovation and discovery, revolutionize education and drive social change. CAMH is more than a hospital, it is a cause. CAMH is on a mission to change the way society thinks about and responds to mental illness. They aim to eliminate prejudice and discrimination and shape a world where mental illness is central to our healthcare system – a world where Mental HealthisHealth.**
To learn more about CAMH, please visit their website at:www.camh.ca.
To view our Land Acknowledgment, please clickhere****.
The Laboratory of Behavioral Neuroendocrinology at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health is seeking a full-time, contract (12 months) Research Analyst to join our team reporting to the lab manager within the group. The successful candidate will be primarily responsible for: preclinical work (behavioral testing, drug injection and administration, sample collection and processing, of both mice and rats), and basic wet lab research work in a busy lab environment. The successful candidate will work with a large scientific team, interacting with scientists, post-doctoral fellows, research coordinators, technician, analysts and assistants. You will require strong interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively and strategically with a variety of programs as well as staff. Responsibilities will include performing behavioral assays such as elevated plus maze, touchscreen assays, forced swim test, Morris Water Maze, etc. and working chronic stress paradigms in both sexes, and performing molecular assays such as immunohistochemistry (IHC) and electrochemiluminsecence assays. There will be work related to lab maintenance occasionally, such as contributions to protocols, manuscripts, ordering and inventory, colony management and animal husbandry. The position requires the person to work collaboratively with members of the lab and the preclinical facility and will entail participating in performing general lab duties. You will be part of a diverse and growing research team that embraces diversity and encourages teamwork. You are required to comply with all applicable regulatory and legislative requirements. This position is located at 250 College Street.
Job Requirements
The successful candidate will have:
- Bachelor’s of Science in Neuroscience, Psychology, Pharmacology, Biology or in a similar field combined with one (1) years of relevant research experience
- Experience performing rodent behavioral experiments in both sexes, including experience performing rodent vaginal lavages
- Experience with wet lab techniques such as IHC, as well as experience examining hippocampal neurogenesis, and staging rodent estrus cycle’s using a light microscope. Experience with electrochemiluminescence assays is an asset.
- Experience with mouse colony management and transgenic mouse husbandry is an asset.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and statistical software (STATISTICA preferred) for performing basic statistical analysis.
- Excellent communication skills (oral/written) and the ability to work effectively in a dynamic clinical/research team environment with minimal supervision are essential.
- The ability for self-directed learning/working, as well as collaboration and teamwork.
Candidates require the ability to work effectively in a wide range of settings with individuals from diverse backgrounds. High importance will be given to confidentiality of the projects. The successful candidate will need to be sensitive to keeping data and protocol details confidential.
Please note: This full-time, (12-months) contract position is part of the OPSEU bargaining unit**.**
About CAMH
The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) is Canada's largest mental health and addiction teaching hospital. CAMH combines clinical care, research, education, policy development and health promotion to help transform the lives of people affected by mental health and addiction issues.
As a teaching hospital, CAMH provides education, training, internships and residencies for students. People training to work in the health care field, including psychiatrists, psychologists, pharmacists, nurses, occupational therapists, social workers and laboratory technologists, come to CAMH for practical experience.
We believe that Mental Health is Health, and through our work we are building a movement for social change: raising awareness, challenging prejudice, and advocating for public policies that support mental health.
Please note that our social media channels are not monitored 24/7. If you are experiencing thoughts of suicide, you are deserving of help - visit www.camh.ca/gethelp for more information. If you feel safe in the moment, follow up with your family physician or care team. If you require immediate, in-person emergency care, call 911, or go to your nearest emergency department.
Research Analyst - Laboratory of Behavioural Neuroendocrinology
About the role
Job Description
Through its core values ofCourage, Respect and Excellence**, CAMH is implementing its Strategic Plan:Connected CAMH,to transform lives, ignite innovation and discovery, revolutionize education and drive social change. CAMH is more than a hospital, it is a cause. CAMH is on a mission to change the way society thinks about and responds to mental illness. They aim to eliminate prejudice and discrimination and shape a world where mental illness is central to our healthcare system – a world where Mental HealthisHealth.**
To learn more about CAMH, please visit their website at:www.camh.ca.
To view our Land Acknowledgment, please clickhere****.
The Laboratory of Behavioral Neuroendocrinology at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health is seeking a full-time, contract (12 months) Research Analyst to join our team reporting to the lab manager within the group. The successful candidate will be primarily responsible for: preclinical work (behavioral testing, drug injection and administration, sample collection and processing, of both mice and rats), and basic wet lab research work in a busy lab environment. The successful candidate will work with a large scientific team, interacting with scientists, post-doctoral fellows, research coordinators, technician, analysts and assistants. You will require strong interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively and strategically with a variety of programs as well as staff. Responsibilities will include performing behavioral assays such as elevated plus maze, touchscreen assays, forced swim test, Morris Water Maze, etc. and working chronic stress paradigms in both sexes, and performing molecular assays such as immunohistochemistry (IHC) and electrochemiluminsecence assays. There will be work related to lab maintenance occasionally, such as contributions to protocols, manuscripts, ordering and inventory, colony management and animal husbandry. The position requires the person to work collaboratively with members of the lab and the preclinical facility and will entail participating in performing general lab duties. You will be part of a diverse and growing research team that embraces diversity and encourages teamwork. You are required to comply with all applicable regulatory and legislative requirements. This position is located at 250 College Street.
Job Requirements
The successful candidate will have:
- Bachelor’s of Science in Neuroscience, Psychology, Pharmacology, Biology or in a similar field combined with one (1) years of relevant research experience
- Experience performing rodent behavioral experiments in both sexes, including experience performing rodent vaginal lavages
- Experience with wet lab techniques such as IHC, as well as experience examining hippocampal neurogenesis, and staging rodent estrus cycle’s using a light microscope. Experience with electrochemiluminescence assays is an asset.
- Experience with mouse colony management and transgenic mouse husbandry is an asset.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and statistical software (STATISTICA preferred) for performing basic statistical analysis.
- Excellent communication skills (oral/written) and the ability to work effectively in a dynamic clinical/research team environment with minimal supervision are essential.
- The ability for self-directed learning/working, as well as collaboration and teamwork.
Candidates require the ability to work effectively in a wide range of settings with individuals from diverse backgrounds. High importance will be given to confidentiality of the projects. The successful candidate will need to be sensitive to keeping data and protocol details confidential.
Please note: This full-time, (12-months) contract position is part of the OPSEU bargaining unit**.**
About CAMH
The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) is Canada's largest mental health and addiction teaching hospital. CAMH combines clinical care, research, education, policy development and health promotion to help transform the lives of people affected by mental health and addiction issues.
As a teaching hospital, CAMH provides education, training, internships and residencies for students. People training to work in the health care field, including psychiatrists, psychologists, pharmacists, nurses, occupational therapists, social workers and laboratory technologists, come to CAMH for practical experience.
We believe that Mental Health is Health, and through our work we are building a movement for social change: raising awareness, challenging prejudice, and advocating for public policies that support mental health.
Please note that our social media channels are not monitored 24/7. If you are experiencing thoughts of suicide, you are deserving of help - visit www.camh.ca/gethelp for more information. If you feel safe in the moment, follow up with your family physician or care team. If you require immediate, in-person emergency care, call 911, or go to your nearest emergency department.