Last Date: 09/19/2023.
Position Details
Position Information
| Position Title | Research Technician |
|---|---|
| Department/Unit | Microbiology & Immunology |
| Research Project | Immunoregulation of Chronic Diseases – Mechanisms and Treatment Development |
| Location | Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada |
| Posting Number | GP66-23 |
| Employee Group | Grant-Paid |
| Position Type | Term |
| Duration of Contract (if applicable) | 1 year, with possibility of renewal |
| Employment Type | Full Time |
| Full-time Equivalency (FTE) | 1.0 |
| Salary | $35,000 – $55,000 per annum (35 hours per week) |
| About the Organization | The Umeshappa Laboratory is located within the Department of Microbiology and Immunology at Dalhousie University. The research project “Immunoregulation of Chronic Diseases – Mechanisms and Treatment Development” is mainly focused on development of immunotherapeutics against chronic diseases such as cancer and autoimmunity. |
| Job Summary | Reporting to the Principal Investigator (PI), the Research Technician will facilitate the laboratory’s research and provide technical support in performing research. |
| Key Responsibilities | Research chronic disease models in murine systems under the PI’s direction (e.g., conduct biomedical laboratory tests, immunological and molecular biology related experiments, and analyses).Breed, maintain and monitor mice, and harvest tissue samples.Order reagents, chemicals, and instruments as well as maintain lab equipment and supplies.Provide support to research personnel as needed and training to others in operation of equipment and laboratory protocols.Assist in the preparation of material for publication and presentation as required. |
| Note | Due to operational requirements, the successful applicant is required to work in-person on campus. |
| Required Qualifications | Undergraduate degree in Biological Sciences, Immunology, or related field with a minimum of two years of experience in biology research, including in vivo studies/experiments.Experience performing immunological and molecular biology works, handling animals, administering injections, and collecting tissue.Excellent verbal and written communication skills with good proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.Demonstrated ability to follow established guidelines and protocols and to complete work assignments in an effective and efficient manner.Excellent interpersonal skills, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. |
| Assets | Master’s degree in Biological Sciences, Immunology, or related field.Experience in clinical research. |
| Additional Information | Dalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes a voluntary RRSP, health and dental plans and an employee and family assistance program. |
| Application Consideration | We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. |
| Diversity Statement | Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous persons (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQ+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. For more information, please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity. |
Posting Detail Information
| Number of Vacancies | 1 |
|---|---|
| Open Date | 08/28/2023 |
| Close Date | 09/19/2023 |
| Open Until Filled | No |
