Job title: Senior Scientific Assistant
Company: University of Victoria
Job description: attacks. In order to do so, you must have JavaScript enabled in your web browser otherwise this site will fail to work correctly for you. See details of your web browser for how to enable JavaScript.Attention Safari users: This site requires cookies to function. Please click to accept the cookie. Cookies will be used strictly for the functioning of the site.Toggle navigationJob DetailsSenior Scientific Assistant – (998480.2)Share this job as a link in your status update to LinkedIn.Organizational UnitUniversity of Victoria -> Faculty of Science -> BiologyLocationUniversity of Victoria – Victoria, BC V8W 2Y2 CA (Primary)Posting Close Date28 November 2024Please note that positions will close at 4 p.m. on the closing date.FTE1.0Salary Grade$79,376.00 – $103,243.00Additional Posting InformationN/ASalary posted will be pro-rated based on FTE and achieved as per the collective agreement, if applicable.ClassificationSG12Employee Group:PEA – Regular# of Hires Needed1CategoryScienceAbout this OpportunityThe University of Victoria is one of Victoria’s largest employers and one of Canada’s best diversity employers. Together we are more than 5,000 dedicated faculty, librarians and staff supporting the University of Victoria’s diverse academic programs, world-class research and commitment to civic engagement.The salary range for this position is:
- Recruitment range: $79,376- $87,518 starting salary determined by the PEA Collective Agreement.
- Performance range: starting salary to max of 103,243 is available through annual performance increases.
Job SummaryThe Biology Department Electron Microscope (EM) Facility functions as a research and teaching platform and general resource for electron and light microscopy and imaging for the Biology Department.The EM Facility allows for sample preparation and basic histology for microscope work, and is equipped with two Transmission Electron Microscopes, light microscopes, ultramicrotomes, and ancillary equipment. It also houses a FIB/SEM system owned by the Division of Medical Sciences.Individual research labs also host several confocal and widefield microscopes.The Senior Scientific Assistant (SSA) train graduate students and other researchers from diverse research labs in Biology in electron microscopy and sample preparation/sectioning, as well as in interpretation of images and results.They carry out research projects in collaboration with faculty and other researchers, and advises them on technical approaches. They support undergraduate courses and labs, and work with faculty to obtain funding for upgrades and new equipment.The SSA works collaboratively with other units on campus for example, the Departments of Chemistry, Biochemistry and Microbiology and the Division of Medical Science, who may also use the facility.Job RequirementsThis position requires a MSc in Biology or a related discipline with a minimum of five (5) years’ experience in operating light and transmission electron microscopes as well as sample preparation techniques.An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.Knowledge, skills, and abilities include:
- Demonstrated experience in diverse sample preparation methods (including fixation, dehydration, embedding, and sectioning) for both light and electron microscopy.
- Demonstrated experience in diagnosing problems related to both light and electron microscopy and related techniques
- Demonstrated experience in maintenance, calibration, and minor repairs for both light and electron microscopes.
- Demonstrated desire to learn new techniques and stay up-to-date in the field, and to promote new techniques to facility users and the Department
- Familiarity with ancillary techniques such as immunolabeling, histochemistry, and image analysis, including relevant software and other tools.
- Experience with widefield and confocal microscopes and related techniques (i.e. in-situ hybridization, immunostaining, and imaging fluorescent proteins) is highly desirable.
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with all levels of university personnel.
- Superior analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills
- Excellent communication and writing skills, demonstrating integrity and diplomacy in all interactions.
- Willingness to build productive relationships with diverse partners and collaborators.
- Demonstrated organizational and administrative skills, inducing the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects.
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Expected salary: $79376 – 103243 per year
Location: Sedgewick, AB
Job date: Sun, 10 Nov 2024 00:51:42 GMT
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