Salary Range: $43,758-57,432/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.
BC Cancer - Victoria’s Trev and Joyce Deeley Research Centre is a world-class cancer research facility specializing in cancer immunotherapy. We are seeking a Research Assistant I (RA1) to help develop novel therapies that promote anti-cancer immune responses by boosting B cell responses. The RA1 role is a two-year position with the possibility of extension based on grant funding and performance.
Under the supervision of the Project Lead, the successful applicant will play a critical role in supporting preclinical studies aimed at deciphering and harnessing the role of tumour-infiltrating B cells (TIL-Bs) and their antibodies in the anti-tumour immune response to ovarian cancer. The results will fill key knowledge gaps in the current understanding of TIL-Bs, including their largely unidentified target antigens, and may identify novel therapeutic targets. The successful applicant will be responsible for planning and performing experiments as needed using some, or all, of the following techniques: molecular cloning (including bacterial transformation and DNA isolation), mammalian cell culture, protein lysate preparation, protein gel electrophoresis, silver staining, western blotting, ELISAs, flow cytometry, and plate-based cell cytotoxicity assays. The RA1 will also be responsible for diligent data management, record keeping, general lab maintenance, and other duties as required. This opportunity will allow the candidate to develop a diverse skill set and expand upon existing competencies. The position may occasionally require the successful applicant to work outside regular hours, including weekends and evenings.
The ideal candidate will have a strong passion for B cell research as well as the following skills: self-motivation, resourcefulness, accountability, independence, teamwork, oral and written communication, and problem-solving. The candidate must have at least one year of relevant lab work experience and university coursework in a relevant program.
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 positions perform skilled routine laboratory work under supervision. Incumbents are trained to specific research programs and methodologies of the hiring laboratory under the direct supervision of the Department Head, Principal Investigator, or designate.
Duties/Accountabilities:
• Under supervision, performs skilled routine laboratory work such as tissue culture preparation, specimen preparation and staining, applying biomarkers, chromatography, specialized use of microscope.
• Performs animal studies such as drug administration and treatment monitoring.
• Utilizes quantitative image analysis techniques to analyze histological and cytological specimens.
• Maintains cell lines.
• Performs computer data entry and prepares standard reports of study results.
• Participates in data analysis.
• Maintains and stores test materials and products.
• Maintains laboratory supplies and equipment.
Qualifications:
A level of education, training, and experience equivalent to completion of Grade 12, supplemented by recognized university level science courses; plus one (1) year of recent related experience in a research laboratory.
