Salary Range: $57,347.00 - $75,268.00/ year. The starting salary for this position would be determined with consideration of the successful candidate’s relevant education and experience and would be in alignment with the provincial compensation reference plan. Salary will be prorated accordingly for part time roles.
Dr. Carol Chen and the British Columbia Research Consortium for Neuro-oncology (ReCoN) are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Research Assistant to join our dynamic and multidisciplinary research team.
The overarching goal of the ReCoN program is to improve molecular stratification of brain tumours and to identify and target driving mechanisms of lethal brain tumour subgroups. Focus is currently on capacity building activities including accruing new research samples and data, refining standard operating procedures surrounding tumour dissociation and freezing, developing and benchmarking multi-omic technologies, and generating preclinical high-grade glioma (HGG) brain tumour models.
Reporting to Dr. Carol Chen and under the supervision of the Program Manager or designate, the Research Assistant will be responsible for coordinating data registry, biobanking activities, and processing research samples related to the ReCoN program. Candidates with experience and/or interest in patient data registries, biobanking, brain cancer biology, and molecular biology are especially encouraged to apply.
Job Summary:
In accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values, and strategic directions of Provincial Health Services Authority patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at PHSA, and as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.These are fully qualified working level positions. Incumbents have directly related laboratory experience and familiarity with specific research programs and methodologies of the hiring laboratory. They work under supervision and perform experiments by following established laboratory procedures. They report to the Department Head, Principal Investigator, or designate.
Duties/Accountabilities:
• Performs a variety of established technical procedures according to written protocols.
• Performs experiments by following established laboratory procedures according to written protocols.
• Records results, including computer data entry.
• Provides input regarding modification of procedures as requested by the Department Head, Principal Investigator, or designate.
• Maintains and stores cell lines and primary cultures.
• Maintains and stores test materials and products.
• Maintains inventory of laboratory supplies and equipment.
• May demonstrate work methods or procedures to less experienced assistants as designated.
Qualifications:
A level of education, training, and experience equivalent to graduation from a recognized Bachelor’s program in an appropriate discipline (e.g. Bachelor of Science); plus two (2) years of recent related experience in a research laboratory.
