Department of Human Anatomy and Cell Science

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences

Position number: 35988

Date posted: October 27, 2026

Job details

Biological Technician - Tech 3 (AESES)

Existing Regular Continuing Full-Time (Grant Funded)

Full-time: Yes

Permanent: Yes

Work schedule: 35 Hours/week (Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm)

Salary: $23.13 to $33.29 per hour ($42,096.60 to $60,587.80 per annum)

Expected Start Date November 16, 2026

840 hours worked

For more information please contact: Jacki Armstrong - [email protected]

Qualifications

MINIMAL FORMAL EDUCATION REQUIRED:

- Bachelor's Degree in health science, cell biology, biochemistry or a related study area, including laboratory analysis techniques.

OR

- Completion of a Community College course in a related discipline with one years = directly-related experience.

OR

- High school completion with job-related options with a minimum of four years = directly-related experience.

EXPERIENCE:

- Experience with mouse husbandry and related common techniques is required. Experience with mouse tissue isolation techniques for ultrastructure volume microscopy is required.
- Experience with basic use of microscopes, predominantly fluorescence confocal microscopes, is required.
- Experience with different cell and tissue preservation techniques for immunofluorescence is required.
- Knowledge of developmental signaling pathways is required.
- Experience using basic laboratory equipment, including balances, PCR machines, pH meter, agarose gel electrophoresis, and centrifuges is required.
- Experience safely handling laboratory reagents and chemicals is required.




- Certification in WHMIS and Biosafety is required.
- Experience in biochemistry and molecular assays (RNA extraction, qPCR and Western Blotting) is preferred.
- Experience maintaining laboratory protocols, antibody and enzyme databases, MSDS sheets are preferred.
- Experience using EPIC and Concur is preferred.
- An acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

- Ability to rapidly adapt to changing project priorities is required.
- Must be able to perform the research methods and use the appropriate equipment required for this job is required.
- Willingness to master new techniques following training is required.
- Previous experience in a research laboratory with molecular and cellular techniques is required.
- Ability to innovate new techniques and approaches for experimental questions is required.
- Ability to relate well to students and staff is required.
- Must be exceptionally well organized and keeping proper records is required.
- Robust organizational skills, and ability to multi-task critical are required.
- Expecting to show initiative and sound judgement in planning and organization while working independently is required.
- Expected to have excellent time management skills are required.




- A satisfactory work record, including satisfactory attendance and punctuality, is required.

Key responsibilities

Research:

- Perform cell culture work, including transfections and transductions.
- Imaging cells and tissue using light microscopes and analyzing the data generated.
- Performs RNA extraction, qPCR and western blotting.
- Record keeping, maintenance of standard operating procedures and maintenance of equipment.
- Data analysis and representations using software like Fiji, Photoshop, Excel, GraphPad Prism, etc.
- Training of new lab personnel on specific experimental protocols established in the lab, and general lab etiquette.
- Take part in lab meetings (by discussion/presentation) and review of relevant primary/review literature to build and maintain knowledge of current field of research.
- Assist with general laboratory cleanliness, organization, and maintenance of reagents/antibodies/equipment.

Laboratory Administration:

- Ensure laboratory reagents and consumables remained stocked, ordering reagents and supplies when required.
- Maintains up-to-date filing System on current protocols, manuals, catalogues, ordering expenses and literature.
- Coordinate equipment service with vendors.
- May be required to perform related duties not exceeding skills and capabilities as required.

Additional information

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