Ville : Hamilton

Catégorie : Other

Industrie : Education

Employeur : McMaster University

Hamilton, ON
 
Research Laboratory Technician (II)
 
JD # JD00619
 
The Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging (CLSA) is a national study of adult development and aging that recruited 50,000 individuals across Canada. Information is collected from participants through telephone interviews, in person interviews, as well as physical assessments, over a 20-year period. We are currently in Follow-Up 2 of the data collection. Participants provide data every 2.5-3 years. The Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging (CLSA) is currently recruiting for a full time Research Laboratory Technician  for the study.  The position will report to the Data Collection Site at McMaster University (McMaster Innovation Park) in Hamilton.
 
Job Summary:   The Research Laboratory Technician (II) is responsible for providing research support to faculty members in their research and teaching laboratory activities. This support includes performing laboratory experiments that are established and relatively standardized and conducting literature searches for use in publications such as journal articles or papers. Performs a range of assignments under close supervision.
 
Purpose and Key Functions:                        Perform various in-vitro and in-vivo procedures in a specialized area or science that are established and relatively standardized. Liaise with other laboratories, external departments, and agencies to coordinate resources and schedules to meet research objectives. Recognize and investigate apparent reasons for obvious deviations in results obtained. Write a variety of documents such as technical and procedural sections for research reports and standard operating procedures. Observe details and maintain accurate records of experiments and results. Log samples and related pertinent information. Gather and compile experimental results and assist in the preparation of data for reports and publications. Use software to conduct routine statistical analyses. Exchange technical and scientific information with others. Provide updates at research group meetings. Responsible for keeping laboratory facilities, equipment, and area in clean, safe working order. Assemble and adjust tests and laboratory equipment for experiments and procedures. Operate, adjust, and maintain a variety of laboratory equipment and scientific instruments. Ensue adequate supplies are available for experiments. Schedule laboratory equipment for use. Demonstrate and train others on experimental techniques and the operation of laboratory equipment. Prepare chemical reagents and biomedical media according to formulae and assume responsibility for accuracy in the preparation and standardization of solutions. Pipette a variety of reagents and media. Monitor supplies and order inventories. Responsible for the proper storage of materials and the appropriate disposal of waste. Adhere to standardized procedures and protocols when dispensing chemicals and base media. Input, maintain, and verify information in a variety of databases and spreadsheets. Conduct literature searches.
 
Requirements: 3 year Community College diploma in a relevant field of study. 2 years of relevant experience.
 
Assets: Knowledge of accreditation requirements and/or Good Laboratory Practice Able to adapt to technological changes using several different CLSA software programs Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, multitasking abilities essential Able to work autonomously and as a team member
 
Additional Information: The successful candidate will have/demonstrate the following: Qualified to work in a laboratory collecting, processing, and evaluating the adequacy of biospecimens (Medical Laboratory Assistant Certificate required) MLA experience in a Research environment Phlebotomy training/certification Pipetting experience Transportation of Dangerous Goods certification CPR certification Experience with Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) required and Onyx.