Research Laboratory Assistant

The ideal candidate will assist ongoing research projects in the laboratory, which involves examining, evaluating, and preparing study-related documents. They will also help team members prepare for studies by assisting with equipment preparation and clean-up. In addition, they will be responsible for maintaining the lab's day-to-day operations, including restocking reagents, maintaining equipment, housekeeping research environment, and managing inventory. The candidate will assist with ordering laboratory supplies, updating laboratory procedures, and ensuring that biosafety documentation is current. They will also need to communicate and keep records of experimental data and participate in internal monitoring, auditing, and quality assurance activities. The candidate will enter study data as needed under the guidance of a manager or delegated supervisor. 

• MSc in Science, or recognized equivalent, in a health or science-related discipline.
• Experience in the following techniques: biochemical techniques (e.g., western blot, IP’s, etc.), primary cell culture, molecular biology techniques (real-time gene expression, etc.), human and animal tissue processing, imaging (e.g., confocal microscopy)
• Familiarity with Flow Cytometry and related data analysis is a strong asset.
• Experience working with in vivo animal models such as mice, including routine dissections and surgical procedures.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and results-driven.
• Strong ability to take initiative and work independently, as well as in a team environment.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office software (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)