Job Description

Technician

Primary Purpose: To provide support in the planning, delivery, and administration of laboratory techniques courses within Biomedical Sciences (BMSC).

Nature of Work: Reporting to the BMSC Laboratory Coordinator, this position is responsible for the delivery of the laboratory portion of undergraduate courses in BMSC. This includes the preparation of reagents and materials for students in each lab session, supervision of students and teaching assistants, and maintenance of equipment and supplies in the laboratory. Judgment and decision making largely follow established procedures and guidelines. Because these courses are offered September to April, there will be limited opportunity for holidays during those months.

Typical Duties or Accountabilities: Prepare reagents and materials daily for the undergraduate BMSC labs in a timely manner; ensure necessary reagents and equipment are ordered and available for all experiments for successful completion of scheduled labs; set-up, test, use, and maintain equipment for the undergraduate labs; assist with safety education and other technical duties required to deliver the laboratory sections of programs; guide undergraduate students through the execution, interpretation, and writeup of lab assignments.

Education: A bachelor\'s degree in a health sciences discipline (e.g., biochemistry, cell biology, genetics, molecular biology, microbiology, immunology).

Experience: Minimum five years of experience in a laboratory setting. Applicants should have hands on experience with a wide range of biochemical, molecular biological, and bacterial techniques. This includes, but is not limited to, microscopy, bacterial cell culture, chromatography, electrophoresis, enzyme kinetics, PCR, and mammalian tissue culture.

Skills: Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal; effective organizational and time management skills; ability to work on multiple projects and competing demands to meet deadlines; and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Department: Biochem,Microbiology,Immunolgy
Status: Permanent
Employment Group: CUPE 1975 - Restricted
Shift: Mon-Fri, 8:00am - 4:30pm
Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.0
Salary: The salary range, based on 1.0 FTE, is $28.72 - 37.60 per annum. The starting salary will be commensurate with education and experience.
Salary Family (if applicable): Applied Scientific Services
Salary Phase/Band: Phase 5
Posted Date: 3/22/2023
Closing Date: 4/5/2023 at 6:00 pm CST
Number of Openings: 1
Work Location: On Campus

The successful applicant will be required to provide the following current verification(s) where \'Yes\' is indicated below. Further information is available at:

Criminal Record Check: Not Applicable
Driver\'s License and Abstract Check: Not Applicable
Education/Credential Verification: Not Applicable
Vulnerable Sector Check: Not Applicable

Please review the University of Saskatchewan\'s for faculty, staff and students in consideration of the COVID-19 pandemic. The University is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion, and are proud to support career opportunities for Indigenous peoples to reflect the community we serve. We are dedicated to recruiting individuals who will enrich our work and learning environments. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. We are committed to providing accommodations to those with a disability or medical necessity. If you require an accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please notify us and we will work together on the accommodation request. We continue to grow our partnerships with Indigenous communities across the province, nationally, and internationally and value the unique perspective that Indigenous employees provide to strengthen these relationships. Verification of Indigenous Membership/Citizenship at the University of Saskatchewan is led and determined by the and Standing Committee in accordance with the processes developed to enact the policy. Successful candidates that assert Indigenous membership/citizenship will be asked to complete the verification process of Indigenous membership/citizenship with documentation. The University of Saskatchewan\'s main campus is situated on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the M\xc3\xa9tis. We pay our respects to the First Nations and M\xc3\xa9tis ancestors of this place and reaffirm our relationship with one another. Together, we are uplifting Indigenization to a place of prominence at the University of Saskatchewan.

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