Research Assistant /technician

isc.ubc.ca

Vancouver, BC, Canada
$5,439.00 - $5,910.00 cad monthly; not specified; ...
Molecular genetics
Genomics
Developmental biology
This CIHR grant-funded position involves conducting and supporting integrative research that combines molecular genetics, genomics, and developmental biology in the model organism Drosophila melanogaster (fruit flies)

Job Summary

  • This CIHR grant-funded position involves conducting and supporting integrative research that combines molecular genetics, genomics, and developmental biology in the model organism Drosophila melanogaster (fruit flies).
  • The successful candidate will contribute to supervisory duties in the laboratory including inventory management, lab organization, laboratory safety, and training graduate and undergraduate students on fundamental molecular techniques.
  • The candidate is expected to be proficient and independent at designing customized and novel experimental methods, optimizing experimental procedures, and executing technically demanding protocols.

Matching Summary

This CIHR grant-funded position involves conducting and supporting integrative research that combines molecular genetics, genomics, and developmental biology in the model organism Drosophila melanogaster (fruit flies).

Salary

$5,439.00 - $5,910.00 CAD Monthly; Not specified; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • molecular genetics
  • genomics
  • developmental biology
  • Drosophila melanogaster
  • molecular cloning
  • embryonic microinjections
  • fluorescent microscopy
  • high-throughput library preparations

Nice-to-have

  • willingness to respect diverse perspectives
  • commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion

Key Requirements

  • University degree or technical program with four years related experience
  • MSc in Molecular Biology or related field
  • Extensive experience with Drosophila genetics
  • Extensive experience with nucleic acid handling
  • Proficiency with spreadsheets and word processing

Work Rights

Not specified

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