Apply tissue culture and islet transplantation skills as an in-person Laboratory Technician at North Campus Edmonton. Support diabetes research with the University of Alberta.
Reporting to Principal Investigator Dr. Andrew Pepper, this one-year-plus-one-day position supports diabetes and transplant research projects. The work includes pancreatic islet isolation, rodent transplantation, metabolic follow-up, tissue collection, and experimental analysis. You will collaborate with laboratory technicians, students, postdocs, trainees, and technical staff.
Key Responsibilities:
- Isolate pancreatic islets from animal models and humans
- Perform mouse transplants, nephrectomies, and graft retrievals
- Assist animal surgeries and postoperative monitoring
- Analyze tissue samples using ELISA and colorimetric assays
- Maintain equipment, inventories, supplies, solutions, and laboratory cleanliness
Requirements:
- Post-secondary diploma in Bioscience Technology or related field
- One year research experience in a health-related field
- Cell culture experience, particularly islets, is an asset
- Animal handling and small-animal surgery experience is an asset
- Robust analytical, organizational, communication, and time-management skills
Bring tissue culture, transplantation, and analytical skills to diabetes and transplant research at the University of Alberta.