Staff - Non Union
Job Category Non Union Technicians and Research Assistants
Job Profile Non Union Salaried - Research Assistant /Technician 4
Job Title Research Assistant/Tech 4 - Single Cell Genomics / Molecular Biologist
Department Aparicio Laboratory | Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine | Faculty of Medicine
Compensation Range $4,558.75 - $5,354.67 CAD Monthly
Posting End Date April 17, 2023
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the Posting End Date above.
Job End Date May 1, 2024
This position is located within a health-care facility. Therefore, this positions requires successful verification of full vaccination against Covid-19 provided prior to the start date, as required by the provincial health mandate.
The anticipated start date for this position is May 1, 2023. The term is for one year with the possibility of extension.
In your application please include (1) a cover letter, and (2) a CV or resume.
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Job Summary
The Aparicio lab is developing new single-cell genome and transcriptome methods for tracking clonal trajectories at the single-cell level in patient tissues and to gain a better understanding of the tumour microenvironment. Our researchers use the latest single-cell genomics technologies to rapidly identify genes that are involved in the development of cancer. This position will be working on the Single-Cell Genomics Platform on research projects currently ongoing in the lab. The successful candidate will be providing technical guidance, expertise, technology development and support to both internal/external researchers using the single-cell genomics platform; located at 2 separate research facilities in Vancouver, B.C.
We are seeking a highly-motivated and highly skilled individual with expertise or experience in single-cell genomics, liquid handling robotics, and/or next-generation sequencing with a strong background in molecular biology. The successful applicant will work full-time under the direction and supervision of Dr. Samuel Aparicio, Principal Investigator, and his designate. Individuals with experience using liquid handling robotics are considered an asset. Experience with bioinformatics approaches to biological data and familiarity with the handling of genomics and next-generation sequencing data will be an advantage. This position will provide the candidate with a high leel of exposure to single-cell genomics and translational research, as well as, providing opportunities to work collaboratively with industry partners and other researchers globally; the position start date is flexible.
Organizational Status
Aparicio Lab is located in the department of Molecular Oncology at BC Cancer Research Institute in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The candidate will report directly to Dr. Samuel Aparicio, or Laboratory Research and Operations Manager, in addition, the applicant may assist in overseeing the technical work of students and trainees.
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