RESEARCH TECHNICAL ASSISTANT - Full time contract

Job type: 
RESEARCH TECHNICAL ASSISTANT
Institution/Company: 
Princess Margaret Cancer Centre at the University Health Network
Salary range: 
to be determined
Date Posted: 
Friday, November 30, 2018

The Hakem Lab is seeking to fill a full-time position for a Research Technical Assistant to perform experiments within the field of Molecular and Cellular Biology. Our research program is focused on understanding the mechanisms that lead to cancer.

RESPONSIBILITIES
• To genotype and manage a transgenic mouse colony.
• Perform molecular biology analysis including PCR, RT-PCR, and DNA cloning
• Perform Western blotting, immunohistochemistry and immunofluorescence.
• Maintain records of experimental data.
• General lab management.

QUALIFICATIONS
• Master’s degree in Biology or Biochemistry.
• Experience in general laboratory techniques and in animal handling
• Works well both independently and in a team environment.
• Self-motivated
• Contact information for two references

Screening questions:
Answers- 1: None. 2: Moderate. 3: Extensive

1. What is your level of experience in molecular biology?
2. How frequently have used molecular biology in the past year?
3. What is your level of experience in biochemistry?
4. How frequently have you used biochemistry assays (WB, IP...) over the past year?
5. Have you worked with mice in the past?
6. What’s your strength? (One sentence)
7. What areas do you need to improve? (One sentence)

Contact Info: 

Please email your CV and references and screening questions to razq.hakem@uhnresearch.ca

Application Deadline: 
Thursday, January 31, 2019
Position open until filled