Laboratory Technician

Job summary

The laboratory technician will perform wet bench experiments, including molecular biology, microbiology, and protein analysis, under the direction of a supervisor. Additionally, the role involves maintaining lab stocks, managing waste, and organizing collections to ensure efficient laboratory operations.

Job details

This competition is open to all applicants however; internal candidates and applicants who were former employees of the University of Alberta will be given priority consideration before external candidates. Please log in to verify your internal candidate status. This position has a term length of 1 year plus 1 day. Location - This role is in-person at North Campus Edmonton. Candidate will perform wet bench experiments in a research lab under supervision of and as directed by the supervisor. The primary purpose of the position is to assist the supervisor by performing experiments and helping with lab maintenance. Experimental protocols will include but are not limited to molecular biology techniques for plasmid construction and DNA analysis, microbiology techniques for the culture and analysis of yeast and bacteria, protein extraction/purification/analysis. The candidate will collect and record data to be interpreted by the supervisor. Some work with radioisotopes and biohazardous materials may be performed so radiation safety training will be required. Additionally, some common lab tasks such as maintaining stock solutions, medium, glassware and supplies will be assigned. The candidate will share responsibility for lab maintenance and waste disposal with other lab members. The candidate will be responsible for some aspects of lab organization such as maintaining plasmid and cell collections under direction of the supervisor. RESPONSIBILITIES * Perform wet lab experiments as recommended by supervisor. These are mainly molecular biology protocols in plasmid construction/DNA analysis. Microbial cell culture and genetic analysis. Protein extraction and analysis. (73% of time commitment) * Collect, record and prepare experimental data for presentation (10%) * Assist in maintaining stocks of microbial cell cultures. (2%) * Prepare and maintain common lab stock solutions and growth medium. (5%) * Contribute to cleaning and preparation of glassware and lab supplies. (5%) * Contribute to lab maintenance including waste disposal. (5%) QUALIFICATIONS High School Diploma. BSc. in Biochemistry, Biology or other life Sciences preferred. Previous life sciences lab experience is required particularly experience with molecular biology techniques for plasmid construction, yeast genetics and/or protein purification/characterization. Much specific experience can be gained in the lab but some general lab experience is required at the outset. It should take 6 months to acquire all of the essential skills required for this position. Application Instructions Click "Apply Now" to submit your resume and cover letter. This position is subject to all applicable terms and conditions of the collective agreement between the Governors of the University of Alberta and the Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA). 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This is achieved by promoting a safe environment, adhering to all safety laws, policies and procedures, completing all required safety training, identifying hazards and implementing controls, reporting incidents, and contributing to a culture of belonging and respect, while endeavoring to ensure that all colleagues feel valued and safe to express their thoughts, perspectives and concerns. The University of Alberta is committed to creating a university community where everyone feels valued, barriers to success are removed, and thriving connections are fostered. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women, First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons, members of visible minority groups, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression, and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply. 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What you’ll do

The laboratory technician will perform wet bench experiments, including molecular biology, microbiology, and protein analysis, under the direction of a supervisor. Additionally, the role involves maintaining lab stocks, managing waste, and organizing collections to ensure efficient laboratory operations.

Requirements

A high school diploma is required, with a BSc in Biochemistry, Biology, or life sciences preferred. Candidates must have previous life sciences lab experience, specifically in molecular biology techniques such as plasmid construction or protein purification.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package

Listed skills

• Collections · Preferred
• organizing · Preferred
• analysis · Preferred
• Training · Preferred
• Cleaning · Preferred
• staff · Preferred
• Health · Preferred
• responsibility · Preferred
• safety · Preferred
• Process · Preferred
• Time · Preferred
• maintenance · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Molecular biology
• Plasmid construction
• DNA analysis
• Microbiology
• Yeast culture
• Bacterial culture
• Protein extraction
• Protein purification
• Protein analysis
• Lab maintenance
• Waste disposal
• Data collection
• Radiation safety
• Stock solution preparation
• Glassware maintenance
• Laboratory Experience
• Influencing Skills
• Influencing Without Authority
• Data Recording
• Research
• Cell Cultures
• Dentistry
• Biochemistry
• Molecular Biology
• Biology
• Experimental Data
• Genetics
• Health Sciences
• Psychology
• Innovation
• Waste Management
• Knowledge-Based Systems
• Life Sciences
• Protein Purification
• Radiation Protection
• Safety Training
• Stocks (Inventory)
• Environment Health And Safety
• Booking (Sales)
• Collections

Job areas

• Science & Research
• Education
• Healthcare
• Laboratory Technician
• Laboratory Technician (General)
• Medical and Pathology Laboratory Technicians
• Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians
• Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians