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September 4, 2024

University of Alberta

Edmonton

PART TIME


Laboratory Assistant

Department Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry - Physiology Dept
Salary range $25,152.25 to $33,687.22 (pro-rated)
Hours per week 20
Grade 6
Posted date September 4, 2024
Closing date September 10, 2024
Position Type Part Time - Trust Funded
Description
This competition is restricted to internal applicants of the University of Alberta. Please log in to verify your internal candidate status.
This position is a part of the Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA).
This position has an end date of September 30th, 2026, and offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed on our Benefits Overview page.
Location - Work primarily takes place at North Campus, Edmonton.
Working at the University of Alberta
The University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Métis, Inuit and all First Peoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community.
The University of Alberta is a community of knowledge seekers, change makers and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day. We are home to over 14,000 faculty and staff, more than 40,000 students and a growing community of 300,000 alumni worldwide.
Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross-section of people — from our students and community members, to our renowned researchers and innovators, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger and more just. Learn more.
Working for the Department
The Department of Physiology is dedicated to exploring the intricate workings of living systems through studying the biological and chemical processes governing their functions. Physiology links other biomedical sciences with experimental and clinical medicine.
Position
The Laboratory Assistant will be responsible for performing projects involving electrophysiological and Ca2+ imaging from spinal cords of mice.
Duties
  • Maintains transgenic mouse colony: responsible for animal husbandry, checking for pups, and genotyping.
  • Responsible for experiments investigating the development of spinal motor circuitry. This will include (but not limited to):
    • Immunohistochemical staining, taking images, and microscope/camera.
    • Electrophysiological recording from spinal neurons.
    • Imaging activity in real-time in the spinal cord.
  • Collection and analysis of data.
  • Preparation of Figures and assisting with writing manuscripts.
Qualifications
  • Minimum Ph D.
  • Experience with immunohistochemistry, electrophysiology, and imaging/advanced microscopy in mammalian animal models.
At the University of Alberta, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates. If you require accommodations to participate in the interview process, please let us know at the time of booking your interview and we will make every effort to accommodate your needs.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.
The University of Alberta is committed to an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women; First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons; members of visible minority groups; persons with disabilities; persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression; and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply.

Note: This opportunity will be available until midnight September 10, 2024, Edmonton, Alberta local time.

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