MTS Level 5 - Laboratory Technician - Department of Biology - Faculty of Science (Grant Funded)

Competition Number:
09E24
Position Type:
Staff Position
Closing Date:
Date of Posting:
Department:
Department of Biology
Position:
MTS Level 5 - Laboratory Technician
Contract:
Casual Position
Hours of Work:
Up to 15 hours per week
Salary:

$28.56 per hour (plus 4% vacation pay), as per CUPE 1870 (Grant Funded)

Term:

February – April 30, 2024 (Term may be reduced or extended depending on performance, available funding, and departmental requirements)   

The Lacroix Laboratory in the Department of Biology requires a Laboratory Technician to assist with research projects related to developmental plant morphology. The successful applicant will be involved in the development of plant tissue culture protocols and preparation of plant material for a variety of microscopical applications.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Planning and coordinating experiments in the lab
  • Participating in training student researchers as needed
  • Maintaining live plant materials
  • Keeping accurate records of laboratory experiments, data, and inventory of supplies
  • Aiding in the preparation of applications for research funding

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • B.Sc. with a major in Biology
  • Experience in preparation of plant material for sectioning and light microscopy as well as scanning electron microscopy (SEM)
  • Previous experience in plant tissue culture
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Experience in training others in a laboratory setting would be considered an asset
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 posted on the UPEI Human Resources website. Applications will not be accepted via email.

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.

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

UPEI encourages all qualified applicants to apply for job openings; however, in keeping with the terms and provisions of the university’s various employment and collective agreements, first priority will be given to internal candidates.