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| Posting Number: YUSA-8141 | ||||||||
| Position Title: Laboratory Technician | ||||||||
| Department: Dept of Biology, Faculty of Science & Engineering | ||||||||
| Affiliation: YUSA | ||||||||
| Band: 11 | ||||||||
| Salary: Annual salary of $55,846 will be prorated based on the number of weeks worked. | ||||||||
| Duration: Temporary Full-Time | ||||||||
| Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (with flexibility based on laboratory requirements). | ||||||||
| Position Start Date: October 15, 2012 Position End Date: June 30, 2013 | ||||||||
| Sessional Start Date: September 1 Sessional End Date: June 30 | ||||||||
| Purpose: To support the operations of the laboratories in the Department of Biology by ensuring that the laboratories are run smoothly and efficiently. This includes the modification of existing and setting-up of new techniques and procedures, media and sample preparation and mixing solutions. |
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| Education: B.Sc. in Biology, Biochemistry. |
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| Experience: Minimum of two years’ related experience (e.g. assembling, testing and using laboratory equipment, setting up experiments, ordering laboratory equipment and supplies, assessing results of experiments, etc.) in a laboratory setting. |
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| Skills: Knowledge of biochemical and microbiological techniques; laboratory safety regulations and guidelines; operating a wide variety of laboratory instruments. Knowledge of molecular biology an asset. Skilled operational knowledge of the following: Laboratory safety and government guidelines pertaining thereto; media preparation, sterile techniques, animal/aquarium maintenance and handling; good oral and written communication skills; excellent organizational skills; demonstrated skill/ability in the following areas: operating and routinely maintaining a wide variety of laboratory instruments including microscopes, centrifuges, spectrophotometer, balances, incubators, autoclaves, pH meters and kymographs; dealing courteously and effectively with others; attending accurately to detail; working independently and setting priorities; exercising good judgment; planning and executing complex tasks under pressure or deadlines. |
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| Cover Letter Required: Yes | ||||||||
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Please Note: All applications must be received by 4:30 p.m. on the posted deadline date. |
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