Job Description

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Position Summary:

Under the direction of the Principal Investigator, Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, the Research Technician will support day-to-day operations of an academic laboratory that focuses on Alzheimers disease. The successful candidate will help develop, monitor, and contribute to ongoing studies.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:
(i) Plans and executes laboratory projects and experiments within objectives set by supervisor. Performs literature searches, reviews, selects and modifies methodology.
(ii) Performs a variety of specialized technical tasks in fields such as chemistry, biochemistry, physiology, histology, toxicology, microbiology, immunology, molecular biology, animal surgery, etc.
(iii) Compiles experimental and analytical data. Prepares reports. Analyses and discusses results and their interpretation with others. Participates in devising new methodology. Maintains records and files.
(iv) Acts as resource person, resolves problems and instructs others. Provides technical guidance and assistance concerning work methods, the use of equipment and techniques, and the analysis of results.
(v) Participates in the preparation of material for publication or presentation. Prepares graphs, tables, lists of references, and descriptions of procedures.
(vi) Ensures compliance with safety regulations in the use of equipment. Ensures proper storage, handling and disposal of hazardous materials.
(vii) Maintains equipment and performs minor repairs. Arranges for servicing.
(viii) Maintains inventory. Recommends and purchases equipment and material.
(ix) Performs accounting functions such as monitoring expenditures, verifying ledgers and resolving discrepancies. Forecasts costs of supplies, materials and equipment.
(x) Keeps abreast of new developments in the field to update skills and knowledge.
(xi) Uses a variety of equipment such as balances, pH meters, pipettors, laminar flow hoods, incubators, autoclaves, microscopes, spectrophotometers, centrifuges, chromatography apparatus, electrophoresis apparatus, electrophysiological recording apparatus, cryostats, microtomes, computers and audio-visual equipment.

The list of duties and responsibilities outlined above is representative and not a complete and detailed list of tasks which may be performed by an employee whose position has been matched to this generic job description.

Other Qualifying Skills and/or Abilities:

• Demonstrated experience in interacting with technical staff including graduate and undergraduate students as well as research trainees.
• Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to multi-task.
• Proven ability to analyze data and coordinate experimental tests and procedures.
• Experience performing tasks in the fields of biochemistry, molecular biology, and immunology as well as in small laboratory animal handling.
• Experience executing laboratory projects and experiments related to the preparation of proteins including antibodies/secretory products in cell culture.
• Demonstrated ability to trouble-shoot and resolve technical problems.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a PC environment using spreadsheet software.

Knowledge of French and English. McGill University is an English-language university where day to day duties may require English communication both verbally and in writing.

Additional information:

This position is supported by research (soft) funds.

Minimum Education and Experience: Bachelor's Degree - Biology 2 Years Related Experience /

Hourly Salary: (MUNACA Level H) $33.05 - $40.97

Hours per Week: 35 (Full time)

Supervisor: Professor

Position End Date (If applicable): 2024-05-31

Deadline to Apply: 2023-07-16

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