AGC Research Technician

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE This role reports to Director, Applied Genomics Centre. SUMMARY The Research Technician has a supportive role for research goals of the Applied Genomics Centre (AGC). This individual will support applied research projects under the supervision and direction of the AGC Director, Laboratory and Research Coordinator, and senior research staff. Where appropriate, they may also help supervise and train student researchers working in the AGC laboratories, or in the field as applicable. They will contribute to experimental design, perform laboratory tasks, and communicate results to the Director, Associates, and industry partners. There are currently 2 openings for this position. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Provide research support for the AGC’s Director, Faculty project leads, Laboratory and Research Coordinator, and senior research staff Gather, organize and maintain experimental data and records in the AGC lab, and in the field when required Execute experiments required for research projects, including quality control, and troubleshooting when necessary Assist in preparing reports and presentations, collaboratively and under the direction of the AGC’s senior leadership Provide on-site supervision and training to undergraduate student researchers, when required Generate and update standard operating procedures for routine and new developments, in collaboration with the Laboratory and Research Coordinator and/or senior research staff Other duties as assigned QUALIFICATIONS BSc in Biology or related discipline Relevant experience with a focus on genomics and/or metabolomics Research experience is an asset *SALARY INFORMATION Anticipated hourly pay rate: $24.00 - $28.00

The Research Technician will execute experiments, maintain data, and provide research support for the Applied Genomics Centre. They will also assist in training student researchers and generating standard operating procedures.

Candidates must hold a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology or a related discipline. Relevant experience in genomics or metabolomics is required, with research experience considered an asset.

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• Genomics
• Metabolomics
• Experimental design
• Laboratory tasks
• Data management
• Quality control
• Troubleshooting
• Standard operating procedures
• Research support
• Training
• Report writing
• Report Writing
• Research Support
• Research
• Applied Research
• Biology
• Clinical Research Coordination
• Design of Experiments (DOE)
• Experimental Data
• Standard Operating Procedure
• Leadership
• Organizational Structure
• Presentations
• Research Experiences
• Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
• Quality Control

• Science & Research
• Education
• Research Technician
• Research Laboratory Technician
• Medical and Pathology Laboratory Technicians
• Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians
• Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians

Minimum education

Bachelor’s degree

Minimum experience

0+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week