Research Analyst - Campbell Family Mental Health Research Institute

at  Centre for Addiction and Mental Health

Job Description
The laboratory of behavioral neuroendocrinology at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health is seeking a full-time contract (12 months) Research Analyst to join our team reporting to the lab manager within the group. The successful candidate will be primarily responsible for: preclinical work (behavioral testing, drug injection and administration, sample collection and processing, of both mice and rats), and basic wet lab research work in a busy lab environment. The successful candidate will work with a large scientific team, interacting with scientists, post-doctoral fellows, research coordinators, technician, analysts and assistants. You will require strong interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively and strategically with a variety of programs as well as staff. Responsibilities will include performing behavioral assays such as elevated plus maze, touchscreen assays, forced swim test, Morris Water Maze, etc. and working chronic stress paradigms in both sexes, and performing molecular assays such as immunohistochemistry (IHC) and electrochemiluminsecence assays. There were will be work related to lab maintenance occasionally, such as contributions to protocols, manuscripts, ordering and inventory, colony management and animal husbandry. The position requires the person to work collaboratively with members of the lab and the preclinical facility and will entail participating in performing general lab duties. You will be part of a diverse and growing research team that embraces diversity and encourages teamwork. You are required to comply with all applicable regulatory and legislative requirements. This position is located at 250 College Street.
Job Requirements

The successful candidate will have:

• Bachelor’s of Science in Neuroscience, Psychology, Pharmacology, Biology or in a similar field combined with one (1) years of relevant research experience
• Experience performing rodent behavioral experiments in both sexes, including experience performing rodent vaginal lavages
• Experience with wet lab techniques such as IHC, as well as experience examining hippocampal neurogenesis, and staging rodent estrus cycle’s using a light microscope. Experience with electrochemiluminescence assays is an asset.
• Experience with mouse colony management and transgenic mouse husbandry is an asset.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and statistical software (STATISTICA preferred) for performing basic statistical analysis.
• Excellent communication skills (oral/written) and the ability to work effectively in a dynamic clinical/research team environment with minimal supervision are essential.
• The ability for self-directed learning/working, as well as collaboration and teamwork.

Candidates require the ability to work effectively in a wide range of settings with individuals from diverse backgrounds. High importance will be given to confidentiality of the projects. The successful candidate will need to be sensitive to keeping data and protocol details confidential.

Please refer the Job description for details