Research assistant
Canadian Blood Services’ Innovation and Portfolio Management team based in Ottawa, ON is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Research assistant. Canadian Blood Services’ Innovation and Portfolio Management team advances transfusion and transplantation science. It provides research-driven solutions, new product development, and clinical best practices to enhance the national blood system. The candidates selected for the vacancy will be required to start the work as soon as possible.
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Job Description:
Employer Name: Canadian Blood Services
Team: Innovation and Portfolio Management team
Position: Research assistant
No of Vacancies: 3
Salary: $62607.00 – $71260.00 yearly
Employment Type: Temporary/Full time
Classification:Â PTS/MGT/IT B
Job Category: Innovation, research and science
Location: Ottawa, ON, K1G 4J5, CA
Shift: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week, at 7.5 hours per day
Reference Number: 6995
Requirements:
Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education: Candidates should have completion of a Master’s degree in Cellular and Molecular Medicine, Biochemistry, Microbiology, or Immunology
Experience: Candidates should have 3-5 years of related laboratory experience
Physical Requirements:
- The candidates should be willing to work flexible hours, good English communication, personal organization, and computer skills
- The candidates should exhibit individual initiative and be able to work independently, be technically proficient and accurate
- The candidates should be able to effectively communicate in both written reports and presentations
Other Requirements:
- The candidates should have a background in Immunology and Neuroscience and experience working with animals
- The candidates should have previous peer-reviewed publications in hematology and neuroscience and possess attention to detail
- The candidates should have experience with advanced multi-color flow cytometry, initiate and ensure compliance with applicable safety procedures
Responsibilities:
- The candidates should be able to plan, conduct, troubleshoot, and analyze experiments, utilize a variety of laboratory equipment, techniques, and procedures
- The candidates should be able to participate in the development and validation of new, improved, or existing laboratory technologies
- The candidates should be able to read pertinent literature, especially for methodology, with excellent attention to detail, present their work at meetings using strong communication and presentation skills
- The candidates should be able to prepare specialized and common reagents, keep detailed and accessible records of all experimental conditions, procedures, and results, and provide basic analysis of experimental data
- The candidates should be able to perform daily to weekly work planning, provide administrative assistance, order laboratory supplies, keep records, maintain laboratory equipment, proofread documents, write technical sections of documents, and provide technical training
- The candidates should be able to participate in laboratory meetings and discussions with excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills, maintain a chemical and supply inventory, including updating MSDS
- The candidates should be able to provide technical and safety instruction, including the appropriate use of equipment and reagents, in accordance with good research practices and workplace safety standards
- The candidates should be able to demonstrate and explain experimental methods and instruct equipment operation to trainees and staff, supervise laboratory performance of Research Helpers and undergraduate trainees, participate in Safety Committees
Benefits:
- The candidates will get pension plan, Employee discounts, wellness program and professional resources
How to apply:
If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your resume and reference number) through the below-mentioned details.