Research Technician, Taghibiglou Lab, Anatomy, Physiology and Pharmacology

Research Technician, Taghibiglou Lab, Anatomy, Physiology and Pharmacology Taghibiglou Laboratory is a part of College of Medicine Neuroscience Research Cluster located at the Health Science ground floor (B-Wing). The PI is affiliated with the Department of Anatomy, Physiology, and Pharmacology. Primary Purpose: This 37.5h/week position research technician/assistant (3-month) position has been created to enhance research productivity of Taghibiglou Neuroscience Laboratory. Nature of Work: Taghibiglou Laboratory focusses on neurobiology of concussion, neurodegenerative diseases and brain tumors using both in vitro (cell culture) and in vivo (rodent models) as well as postmortem brain tissues. Typical Duties or Accountabilities: We expect the successful recruited colleague to participate in buffer preparations, cell culture and maintenance, experimentations, including SDS-PAGE (such as Western blotting, qPCR, etc.), animal handling and in vivo experiments. Education: At least BSc. or MSc. degrees in Life Sciences with some work experience. Experience: At least 1 year work experience. Skills: General laboratory work knowledge including buffer preparation, cell culture and maintenance, tissue homogenization, SDS-PAGE gel preparation and Western blotting, rodent handling, and qPCR, etc. Department: Anatomy, Physiology and Pharmacolgy Status: Term 3 months with the possibility of extension Employment Group: Research Positions - Non-union Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.0 Salary: The salary range, based on 1.0 FTE, is $29,932.50 - 41,184.00 per annum. The starting salary will be commensurate with education and experience. Posted Date: 8/25/2026 Closing Date: 9/7/2026 at 6:00 pm CST Number of Openings: 1 Work Location: On Campus The University of Saskatchewan aspires to be what the world needs and embraces equity, diversity and inclusion as foundational to excellence and innovation. We actively seek to create a welcoming environment where all individuals feel empowered to thrive, contribute, and grow. Applications from equity-deserving groups are encouraged as part of our ongoing efforts to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve: EDI Framework for Action. We continue to grow our partnerships with Indigenous communities across the province, nationally, and internationally and value the unique perspective that Indigenous employees provide to strengthen these relationships. Verification of Indigenous Membership/Citizenship at the University of Saskatchewan is led and determined by the deybwewin | taapwaywin | tapwewin: Indigenous Truth policy and the Standing Committee in accordance with the processes developed to enact the policy. Successful candidates that assert Indigenous membership/citizenship will be asked to complete the verification process of Indigenous membership/citizenship with documentation. The University of Saskatchewan provides an accessible and inclusive workplace. Should you require support through any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us for assistance.

The research technician will assist with neurobiology experiments, including cell culture, buffer preparation, and rodent handling. They will also perform laboratory techniques such as Western blotting and qPCR to support research productivity.

Candidates must hold at least a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Life Sciences. At least one year of relevant laboratory work experience is required.

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• Buffer preparation
• Cell culture
• Tissue homogenization
• SDS-PAGE
• Western blotting
• Rodent handling
• qPCR
• In vivo experiments
• Neurobiology
• Laboratory maintenance
• Buffer Preparation
• Workplace Inclusivity
• Animal Handling
• Research
• Polyacrylamide Gel Electrophoresis
• Anatomy
• Cell Cultures
• Physiology
• Health Sciences
• Western Blot
• Innovation
• Life Sciences
• Neuroscience
• Pharmacology
• Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reactions

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• Healthcare
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Minimum education

Bachelor’s degree

Minimum experience

0+ years

Apply by

Sep 8, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

38 hours per week