Description
The Department of Critical Care Medicine in the Cumming School of Medicine invites applications for a Lab Technician. 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.
The research technician will perform routine tasks of moderate to high-complexity, and contribute to coordinating laboratory operations. Examples include conducting laboratory assays and analysis including (but not limited to) intravital microscopy, animal husbandry, animal handling and infection models , and high dimensional flow cytometry. They will work in a collaborative team environment, but have independent tasks, with day-to-day duties as directed by the principal investigator.

Summary of Key Responsibilities (job functions include but are not limited to):

• Support of the research team through providing skilled technical procedures with particular focus on multi-organ intravital microscopy and associated animal work
• Assist with other common experiments within the laboratory (e.g. molecular, microbial, or cell culture assays) as directed by the principal investigator
• Maintain detailed records of experimental protocols and data acquisition to contribute to publications within the research field
• Identify professional development needs and skill priorities
• Adhere to all University of Calgary policies and regulatory requirements
• Adhere to biosafety standards including the use of human tissues
• Provide aid in the training and supervision of members of the lab
• Maintain SOPs and monitor key lab practices

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree with equivalent experience is required. Master’s Degree is preferred
• Previous experience working with intravital microscopy and image analysis is required
• Previous work with mice is required
• Previous experience with flow cytometry is required
• Previous experience working with cell culture is an asset
• Must be able to work effectively as part of team
• Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Knowledge of University or industry Research environment is an asset

• Support of the research team through providing skilled technical procedures with particular focus on multi-organ intravital microscopy and associated animal work
• Assist with other common experiments within the laboratory (e.g. molecular, microbial, or cell culture assays) as directed by the principal investigator
• Maintain detailed records of experimental protocols and data acquisition to contribute to publications within the research field
• Identify professional development needs and skill priorities
• Adhere to all University of Calgary policies and regulatory requirements
• Adhere to biosafety standards including the use of human tissues
• Provide aid in the training and supervision of members of the lab
• Maintain SOPs and monitor key lab practice