Laboratory Technologist

at  University of Alberta

Department Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry - Laboratory Medicine & Pathology Dept
Salary range $30,182.70 to $40,424.66 (pro-rated)
Hours per week 24
Grade 6
Posted date January 17, 2025
Closing date January 24, 2025
Position Type Part Time - Trust Funded

QUALIFICATIONS

• A Bachelor’s degree in Science.
• Previous experiences working with animals is preferred.
  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.
  We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.
  The University of Alberta is committed to an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workforce. 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.
  Note: This opportunity will be available until midnight January 24, 2025, Edmonton, Alberta local time

In Vitro Drug Evaluation

• Assist graduate students in in vitro drug evaluation study on cancer cell lines (4 cell lines).
• Assist graduate students in in vivo drug evaluation study on animal xenograft tumor models (6 experiments).
• Help graduate students in developing cancer cell lines/tumor lines (1 line per month).

Other Duties

• Participating at regular laboratory meeting and providing updates on the status of animal studies including inventory of animals in the animal care facility.
• Data analysis, reporting and presentation of results. Provides high-level impact on research outcomes and organizational success.
• Planning of experiments through autonomous research design and execution.
• Evaluating literature; assists in the production of high-profile publications within the field.
• Orders materials for the project.