Term
12-month contract.
Overview
The Translational Research Laboratory focuses on stem cells, exosomes, and cardiac arrhythmias.
Responsibilities:
- Perform sterile tissue culture techniques to grow and maintain cells.
- Perform flow cytometry, FISH and PCR analysis and in vivo experiments.
- Perform immunostaining/immunohistochemistry and help optimize techniques.
- Analyze data and maintain clear and accurate data records.
- Use sterile techniques to avoid contaminating lab experiments.
- Independently identifying additional tasks (other than those assigned) which need to be performed.
- Use appropriate safety procedures for handling, storage, and disposal of biohazards.
- Assist in the training of new lab personnel.
- Edit scientific papers.
- Pre-surgical preparation (including pre-anesthetic induction, intubation, sterile preparation of animal and instruments).
- Surgical assistance (anesthesia, circulation and scrub nursing).
- Post-operative recovery of animals, daily drug administration.
Basic requirements:
- The candidate should have strong knowledge of and experience with cell culture.
- Experience with immunohistochemistry, PCR and protein biochemistry is preferred.
- Research lab experience.
- PhD or MD degree.
Suitability:
- Excellent interpersonal relations and communications skills, sound judgment and ability to foster a cooperative work environment.
- Strong ability to multitask.
- High level of adaptability.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to learn and integrate new techniques & methodologies.
Preferred qualifications
The candidate should be able to demonstrate a record of a strong work ethic and enthusiasm to work independently while being part of a research team.
To apply
Please send your cover letter and CV to jobpostings@ottawaheart.ca.
Qualified candidates should send a short letter of introduction describing their career path and previous expertise, CV, and the names of three references.
Applications from Indigenous persons, members of racialized minorities, persons with disabilities, women, members of the LGBTQ+ community, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with equitable, diverse and inclusive communities are strongly encouraged.
According to government policy, all qualified candidates are invited to apply; however, preference will be given to Canadians and permanent residents. When submitting your application, please indicate if you are legally entitled to work in Canada.
The University of Ottawa Heart Institute is committed to ensuring barrier-free selection processes and work environments. Accommodations will be provided in all parts of the hiring process relating to any specialty requirements. Please notify us of any accommodations that you require – any information you provide will be handled respectfully and in complete confidence.
The successful candidate will be required, prior to the start of employment, to complete mandatory organizational training available online, and provide the following: an official piece of photo identification and a satisfactory Criminal Record Check and proof of COVID-19 vaccine.