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##About Western
With an international reputation for success, Western 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
The Robarts Research Institute within the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry at Western University has made its mission to accelerate medical discovery. Through a powerful integration of basic and clinical research, we are driving major advances that impact on many of today's most devastating diseases.
To be leaders in the advancement of biomedical knowledge and its clinical application for the betterment of human health.
##Responsibilities
The Research Summer Student will provide higher level support to assist the Research Associate in Dr. Strong's ALS lab at Robarts Research Institute in lab duties examining the consequence of mutations in a disease associated gene. Previous lab experience and a strong interest in examining how tau proteins contribute to neurodegenerative diseases including Alzheimer's, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and chronic traumatic encephalopathy are required.
Duties will include tissue culture of mammalian cells, transfections, protein lysate preparation, immunoprecipitations, PAGE, DNA preparations, PCR and gel electrophoresis. Applicants will be expected to contribute at lab meetings and journal club meetings as well as assist in preparing common/shared lab stock solutions and items. The incumbent will take guidance from their supervisor, and work productively and courteously with their work team and other members of the Western community.
Duties will include:
- Conduct mammalian cell culture, maintaining cell lines and performing transfections as directed by the Research Associate;
- Prepare protein lysates and perform immunoprecipitations followed by Western Blotting for specific antigens as per SOPs;
- Prepare DNA and RNA samples, and perform various molecular techniques including PCR, reverse transcriptions and agarose gel electrophoresis as directed;
- Assist in the preparation of standard lab stock solutions and common stock items (antibiotic containing LB plates etc) under direction of the Lab Technician;
- Participate in lab meetings and journal club meetings with other members of the lab.
Qualifications
Education:
- Must be a student returning to studies in the fall; applicants must also be working towards completing their Bachelor's degree in a biomedical or biochemistry related course of study in university.
Experience:
- Previous work experience in a similar role or with at least 4 months of previous lab employment experience in addition to regular lab courses, with some experience with the above listed duties.
Skills, Abilities & Expertise:
- Written and verbal communication skills to express ideas clearly, and adapt communication style to suit the situation and audience
- Ability to maintain a positive, outgoing attitude with genuine customer service orientation
- Reliable and dependable with the ability to consistently work assigned schedule
- Ability to follow processes and practices with high attention to detail
- Demonstrates integrity and works in accordance with Western’s policies and procedures
- Ability to multi-task and maintain an organized work environment
- Computer skills with Microsoft Office, with the ability to learn and use new software programs as required
- Personable and courteous in working relationships with colleagues, students and the public
- Ability to work independently and effectively as a member of the team to achieve department goals
- Ability to work in a manner that is compliant with confidentiality requirements as applicable
##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. Apply for an opportunity to be part of the Western community and contribute to its success!
##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/. The policy can be viewed at: POLICY 1.58 - Affirming Declarations of Indigenous Citizenship or Membership at Western University.
##Applying at Western
To ensure that your application is given full consideration, please complete all relevant sections of the application. In addition, you can choose to supplement your application with a cover letter and current resume.
Consideration of applicants will include an assessment of previous performance, experience, and qualifications. 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 519-661-2194.
##Please Note:
This position is an existing vacancy. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.
About Western University
With over 30,000 students and 300,000 alumni, Western is a leading research-intensive university and global community of individuals focused on making change in the world, today.
We welcome scholars from around the world to beautiful London, Ontario.
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Top Benefits
About the role
##About Western
With an international reputation for success, Western 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
The Robarts Research Institute within the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry at Western University has made its mission to accelerate medical discovery. Through a powerful integration of basic and clinical research, we are driving major advances that impact on many of today's most devastating diseases.
To be leaders in the advancement of biomedical knowledge and its clinical application for the betterment of human health.
##Responsibilities
The Research Summer Student will provide higher level support to assist the Research Associate in Dr. Strong's ALS lab at Robarts Research Institute in lab duties examining the consequence of mutations in a disease associated gene. Previous lab experience and a strong interest in examining how tau proteins contribute to neurodegenerative diseases including Alzheimer's, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and chronic traumatic encephalopathy are required.
Duties will include tissue culture of mammalian cells, transfections, protein lysate preparation, immunoprecipitations, PAGE, DNA preparations, PCR and gel electrophoresis. Applicants will be expected to contribute at lab meetings and journal club meetings as well as assist in preparing common/shared lab stock solutions and items. The incumbent will take guidance from their supervisor, and work productively and courteously with their work team and other members of the Western community.
Duties will include:
- Conduct mammalian cell culture, maintaining cell lines and performing transfections as directed by the Research Associate;
- Prepare protein lysates and perform immunoprecipitations followed by Western Blotting for specific antigens as per SOPs;
- Prepare DNA and RNA samples, and perform various molecular techniques including PCR, reverse transcriptions and agarose gel electrophoresis as directed;
- Assist in the preparation of standard lab stock solutions and common stock items (antibiotic containing LB plates etc) under direction of the Lab Technician;
- Participate in lab meetings and journal club meetings with other members of the lab.
Qualifications
Education:
- Must be a student returning to studies in the fall; applicants must also be working towards completing their Bachelor's degree in a biomedical or biochemistry related course of study in university.
Experience:
- Previous work experience in a similar role or with at least 4 months of previous lab employment experience in addition to regular lab courses, with some experience with the above listed duties.
Skills, Abilities & Expertise:
- Written and verbal communication skills to express ideas clearly, and adapt communication style to suit the situation and audience
- Ability to maintain a positive, outgoing attitude with genuine customer service orientation
- Reliable and dependable with the ability to consistently work assigned schedule
- Ability to follow processes and practices with high attention to detail
- Demonstrates integrity and works in accordance with Western’s policies and procedures
- Ability to multi-task and maintain an organized work environment
- Computer skills with Microsoft Office, with the ability to learn and use new software programs as required
- Personable and courteous in working relationships with colleagues, students and the public
- Ability to work independently and effectively as a member of the team to achieve department goals
- Ability to work in a manner that is compliant with confidentiality requirements as applicable
##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. Apply for an opportunity to be part of the Western community and contribute to its success!
##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/. The policy can be viewed at: POLICY 1.58 - Affirming Declarations of Indigenous Citizenship or Membership at Western University.
##Applying at Western
To ensure that your application is given full consideration, please complete all relevant sections of the application. In addition, you can choose to supplement your application with a cover letter and current resume.
Consideration of applicants will include an assessment of previous performance, experience, and qualifications. 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 519-661-2194.
##Please Note:
This position is an existing vacancy. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.
About Western University
With over 30,000 students and 300,000 alumni, Western is a leading research-intensive university and global community of individuals focused on making change in the world, today.
We welcome scholars from around the world to beautiful London, Ontario.