research technician, life sciences

Location

Waterloo, ON | Canada

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Master's degree
• or equivalent experience

Experience

Experience an asset

Work setting

• University research laboratories

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Assist in analysis of data and preparation of reports
• Assist in conducting biological, microbiological, biochemical tests and laboratory analyses
• Assist in conducting field research and surveys to collect data and samples
• Analyze data and prepare reports
• Conduct field research and surveys to collect data and samples
• Conduct or supervise operational programs
• Set up and conduct biological, microbiological, biochemical tests and laboratory analyses
• Conduct routine laboratory tests and sample analyses
• Clean and maintain medical laboratory and laboratory equipment

Experience and specialization

Technical experience

• Health sciences
• Animal care and field studies work
• Tissue and cell
• Biochemical and molecular techniques

Area of work experience

• Applied research
• Basic research
• Cultures and samples preparation
• Data analysis and interpretation
• Laboratory testing and analysis

Area of specialization

• Biology
• Microbiology
• Cell biology
• Biochemistry
• Virology
• Zoology
• Genetics and molecular biology
• Toxicology
• Immunology

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Initiative
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Team player
• Excellent written communication
• Reliability
• Organized

Job tags

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