Laboratory Technician
The Global Institute for Food Security (GIFS) is a rapidly expanding Institute based at the University of Saskatchewan. Our Vision is a world where everyone has access to safe and nutritious food. This is a bold vision, one that we will strive to achieve through investing in out talent. In line with our Mission, we will work with our employees, partners, and stakeholders to discover, develop, and deliver innovative solutions for the production of globally sustainable food.
We are guided by our Values of: Innovation. Excellence. Collaboration. Integrity. Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.
PRIMARY PURPOSE
The Laboratory Technician, Engineering Biology & OPAL is responsible for performing routine high throughput engineering biology and sequencing workflows, using manual and automated techniques.
NATURE OF WORK
Reporting to the Platform Leads, from Engineering Biology & OPAL, the Laboratory Technician is responsible for executing and helping to develop laboratory protocols and procedures using manual and automated techniques. The Laboratory Technician is experienced in the techniques utilized in a modern biotechnology facility, including general microbiology, DNA assembly/cloning, nucleic acid extraction and quality control, and sequencing library preparation. Occasionally there may be a requirement to work outside of standard hours. The majority of the employee\'s time will be spent on-site in the laboratory.
You are part of the GIFS team, and your work is highly interconnected with other programs and platforms within GIFS. Day-to-day priority and scheduling decisions are made under the direction of the Engineering Biology and OPAL Platform Leads, who will jointly provide a clear schedule for all work. Work volume is high with a degree of judgement required for day-to-day technical decision making. The impact of error is high as it could result in reputational damage, significant losses in time, or replacement of materials and supplies.
Your work occurs in a laboratory outfitted with cutting edge equipment, where there is continuous change and growth, with shifting and competing priorities. Key characteristics of the role include a strong commitment to safety, and exemplification of GIFS values. You will be part of a team that fosters a work atmosphere that is collaborative, open, positive, supportive, responsive, and transparent.
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