Student Research Assistant - Department of Biomedical Sciences - Atlantic Veterinary College

Competition Number:
49S25
Position Type:
Student Position
Closing Date:
Date of Posting:
Department:
Department of Biomedical Sciences
Position:
Student Research Assistant
Contract:
Hours of Work:
Up to 37.5 hours per week
Salary:

$16.00 per hour (plus 4% vacation pay)

The Department of Biomedical Sciences is seeking applications from interested candidates for casual work within multiple cardiometabolic projects. The successful candidate(s) will work under the direction of the Principal Investigator, Dr. Joseph Gordon.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Cell culture
  • Fluorescent microscopy
  • Pipetting 
  • RNA and protein extractions
  • qPCR and western blotting
  • Tissue processing
  • Laboratory duties as assigned by the Principal Investigator or Research Technician

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • DVM student or undergraduate student in biology preferred
  • Demonstrated interest in basic laboratory techniques
  • Ability to be trained in basic laboratory techniques, such as pipetting
  • Willingness to be trained and to follow established laboratory safety procedures under the supervision of the Principal Investigator and/or Technician
  • Ability to pay attention to detail as the work is sensitive to error
  • The ability to perform highly repetitive simple procedures
  • Ability to work flexible hours
    • Hours of work may be outside normal working hours (afternoon shift), and or on weekends
    • Hours of work will vary depending on staff availability and demands of the project

Priority will be given to University of Prince Edward Island students in accordance with Recruitment, Selection, Hiring and Employment Policies and the Procedures manual.

Application Instructions:

Please submit electronically a cover letter, quoting the competition number, a resume and reference list to be received no later than the closing date via the link below.

If you are unable to apply online, you can drop off your resume to the Human Resources Department, Kelley Building, University of Prince Edward Island, 550 University Avenue, Charlottetown, PEI C1A 4P3, Fax Number 902-894-2895.

UPEI is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation and believes in providing a positive learning and working environment where every person feels empowered to contribute. UPEI is committed to the principle of equity in employment and encourages applications from underrepresented groups including women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. If you require accommodation in any part of the process, please direct your inquiries, in confidence, to our HR Officer, hrofficer@upei.ca. Applications will not be accepted via email.

Only those applicants who are invited to an interview will be acknowledged.

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