Department Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry - Medical Microbiology and Immunology Dept
Salary range $42,641.04 to $56,742.48
Hours per week 35
Grade 5
Posted date July 18, 2025
Closing date August 15, 2025
Position Type Full Time - Trust Funded

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• BSc in life sciences (immunology, biochemistry, microbiology, etc.).
• Demonstrated experience with immunology-based research.
• 2 years experience in small animal model-based research is essential.
• Experience in research environment.
• Experience with handling and care of small animals.
• Strong experience with troubleshooting laboratory protocols and equipment.
• Experience with the administration of policies and procedures.
• Experience with biohazard, radiation, WHMIS safety and policy.
• Computer proficiency with MS Office and other platforms.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Animal Handling certificate is preferred.
• Ability to network and build strong professional relationships.
• Ability to strategize and develop creative and efficient solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt and pivot to rapidly changing demands.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team environment while managing competing priorities.
• Demonstrated understanding of the importance of creating equitable, diverse, and inclusive practices.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Strong organization, accuracy, and attention to detail.
  At the University of Alberta, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates. If you require accommodations to participate in the interview process, please let us know at the time of booking your interview and we will make every effort to accommodate your needs.
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  Note: This opportunity will be available until midnight August 15, 2025, Edmonton, Alberta local time

Animal Experiments

• Standard mice husbandry, which may include receiving animals.
• Makes independent decisions regarding the health and care of animal colonies based on advice from animal care staff, veterinarians and principal investigator.
• Conducts animal experiments independently or assists other lab members following discussion and instruction by lab members and principal investigator.
• Conducts a variety of experimental procedures on animals including, but not limited to, injections, euthanasia, tissue sampling and processing.
• Assists in the training of new students with animal experiments.

Immunological Assays

• Optimizes and conducts many assays for assessing specific immunological readouts, such as ELISA and Elispot, flow cytometry and others.