The Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology in the Cumming School of Medicine invites applications for a Research Assistant. This Full-time Fixed Term position is for approximately 1 year (based on length of grant funding), with the possibility of extension.
This position reports to the Principal Investigator (PI), and will assist the PI and research team by preforming semi-skilled or skilled technical procedures. The project that the candidate will work on is the role of the ING1 tumour suppressor as epigenetic regulators during treatment with anti-cancer drugs in cancer and normal cells by cellular, molecular and microscopic techniques.
Summary of Key Responsibilities (job functions include but are not limited to):
Perform detailed design, documentation, and implementation of moderately complex technological systems
Under general supervision & direction of the PI, develop and implement original experiments within the guidelines of the research
Conduct literature review, surveys, laboratory experiments and other research for us in scholarly publications
Provide technical support for other team members through advice on technical lab issues
Trains other staff and students in the operation of equipment and laboratory protocols
Operate and maintain complex technical equipment
Work with various biological samples (eg. blood, tissues, urine, etc)
Qualifications / Requirements:
PhD in Cell and Molecular Biology
Specialized certification, Cell and Molecular Biology – handling biohazards and working with class II compounds
5 years of technical experience and completion of post-secondary education in related discipline
Experience in cell culture (cell lines, ES cell, and primary cell from animal tissue), gene expression analysis (PCR), western blotting, immunoprecipitation, antibody screening, 2D-electrophoresis, plasmid sub cloning, confocal microscopy and computational biology is required
Additional experience in model systems will be an asset
Knowledge of theory and practical application of technical procedures in areas of tissue culture, molecular biology techniques including cloning into and use of viral vectors, confocal microscopy and analysis, interpretation of tissue microarray data.
WHMIS
Demonstrated strong communication, team and customer service skills, and an ability to exercise judgment within established guidelines
A positive attitude and the ability to work independently and as part of a team are critical to success
Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)
Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin June 8, 2015
This position is part of the AUPE bargaining unit, and falls under the Technical Job Family, Phase I. (Salary range $22.65-$32.94/hour)
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TO APPLY:
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