Research Technician

Hours per Week: 37.5

Salary Grade: Level N

Please note, this is a 9-month grant-funded contract position.

With an international reputation for success, Western ranks as one of Canada's top research-intensive universities. Our research excellence expands knowledge and drives discovery with real-world application. Western also provides an exceptional employment experience, offering competitive salaries, a wide range of employment opportunities and one of Canada's most beautiful campuses.

The Department of Medicine’s mission is as follows: To our patients, we use our expertise to provide the best possible care. To our community, we are responsive to their needs including safe and timely treatment and prevention, and facilitating the development of a health community. To ourselves, we are a faculty that is never satisfied with the status quo; dedicated to continually improving patient care, creating innovative learning opportunities for all learners, and advancing knowledge through research excellence.

The Research Assistant will support research and related activities for research projects, under the direction of Principal Investigators, and in collaboration with research staff. The role will assist with research duties to support the operation of the laboratory, including assisting with laboratory maintenance and organization, and to facilitate the achievement of research results, including preparing and conducting experiments and techniques following set protocols and procedures in a research facility, such as cell culture and molecular biology. The role will provide support for clinical activities, including updating related databases, documenting clinical data and assisting with compiling and analyzing research results.

Education:

• 4-year University Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacology, Health Sciences, Biochemistry, Chemistry or relevant discipline
• Master’s Degree in Pharmacology, Health Sciences, Biochemistry, Chemistry or relevant discipline is preferred

Experience:

• 1 year of experience supporting research implementation in a research laboratory environment, including experience with cell culture and molecular techniques

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Familiarity with research techniques and practices including cell culture, PCR and Western blotting
• Familiarity with methods for research design, implementation, and analysis and with quantitative and qualitative research methodologies and analyses
• Familiarity with methods for research design, implementation, and analysis and with quantitative and qualitative research methodologies and analyses
• Communication skills with an ability to complete detailed analytics and reports
• Personable and courteous in working relationships with colleagues, students and the public
• Attention to detail with an ability to retrieve, analyze and synthesize sizable amounts of data, while ensuring that information is accurate and comprehensive
• Ability to follow formal processes and protocols with high attention to detail
• Ability to employ a systematic and efficient approach to work
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, meet tight deadlines and adapt to changing priorities
• Intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite with the ability to learn and use software programs
• Excellent troubleshooting ability along with hands-on expertise in technical support
• Ability to identify key results from research and to summarize and draft reports on research findings
• Familiarity with University policies and procedures related to research preferred
  

Western welcomes applications from all qualified individuals; however, it is the university's policy to give first consideration to all qualified UWOSA applicants.

Please note, successful applicants may be required to produce current record check(s) (e.g. vulnerable sector, criminal record and police information) from a police service prior to commencing employment.

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources or phone 519-661-2194.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.