| Location: | London, ON |
| Date Posted: | Mar 30, 2025 |
Job Description
Technical /Research Support I
About Western
With an international reputation for success, Western ranks as one of Canada's top research-intensive universities. Our research excellence expands knowledge and drives discovery with real-world application. Western also provides an exceptional employment experience, offering competitive salaries, a wide range of employment opportunities and one of Canada's most beautiful campuses.
About Us
Unit's Mission (2 or 3 sentences about the overall purpose or role of the unit):
The Robarts Research Institute within the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry at Western University has a mission to accelerate medical discovery. Through a powerful integration of basic and clinical research, we are driving major advances that impact on many of today's most devastating diseases.
Western University has received a $66M investment from the Canada First Research Excellence Fund (CFREF). This investment is bringing together researchers from across the University under a unifying initiative called BrainsCAN. The mission of BrainsCAN is to reduce the burden of brain disorders that affect cognition, by extending and mobilizing knowledge of the mappings between neural circuits and high-level behavior and cognition to deliver evidence based interventions.
One component of BrainsCAN is the ITN project, which focuses on developing pre-clinical models to maximized value in drug discovery and on optimizing the selection of cognitive and image biomarker to address specific needs in drug discovery.
The Robarts Research Institute within the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry at Western University has a mission to accelerate medical discovery. Through a powerful integration of basic and clinical research, we are driving major advances that impact on many of today's most devastating diseases.
Western University has received a $66M investment from the Canada First Research Excellence Fund (CFREF). This investment is bringing together researchers from across the University under a unifying initiative called BrainsCAN. The mission of BrainsCAN is to reduce the burden of brain disorders that affect cognition, by extending and mobilizing knowledge of the mappings between neural circuits and high-level behavior and cognition to deliver evidence based interventions.
One component of BrainsCAN is the ITN project, which focuses on developing pre-clinical models to maximized value in drug discovery and on optimizing the selection of cognitive and image biomarker to address specific needs in drug discovery.
Responsibilities
The Research Technician provides technical support related to activities involving small animals related to husbandry, behaviour, and molecular analysis. The role reports via regular meeting with Principal Investigators and other research staff to review ongoing activities, plan future activities, and anticipate future requirements with respect to project needs. The role is responsible for providing animal husbandry, performing conventional behaviour and touchscreen tests, administering therapeutic compounds, and collecting tissue. The Research Technician will report any abnormalities and will complete and maintain documentation and records, ensuring that animals are cared for according to Canadian Council on Animal Care (CCAC) and American College of Veterinary Services (ACVS) guidelines. The may also perform molecular analyses such as PCR, ELISAs, and immunohistochemistry. They will perform all tasks, under the direction of their supervisor and facility managers.
Qualifications
Education:
- 4 year Undergraduate Degree in Neuroscience, Biology, Medical Science, Biotechnology or other relevant discipline
Experience:
- 1 year experience working in a research-intensive laboratory environment working with genetically modified mouse lines
- Experience with rodent behavior
Skills, Abilities & Expertise:
- Familiarity with experimental design and analysis
- Detail-oriented with an ability to function and process information with high levels of accuracy
- Ability to follow processes with high attention to detail
- Ability to employ a systematic and efficient approach to work
- Computer skills with the ability to learn and use software programs
- Basic computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite
- Personable and courteous in working relationships with colleagues, students and the public
- Ability to collect and analyze data in an objective manner
- Demonstrated ability to understand and resolve issues
- Ability to work independently and effectively as a member of the team to achieve department goals
Qualifications
Education:
- 4 year Undergraduate Degree in Neuroscience, Biology, Medical Science, Biotechnology or other relevant discipline
Experience:
- 1 year experience working in a research-intensive laboratory environment working with genetically modified mouse lines
- Experience with rodent behavior
Skills, Abilities & Expertise:
- Familiarity with experimental design and analysis
- Detail-oriented with an ability to function and process information with high levels of accuracy
- Ability to follow processes with high attention to detail
- Ability to employ a systematic and efficient approach to work
- Computer skills with the ability to learn and use software programs
- Basic computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite
- Personable and courteous in working relationships with colleagues, students and the public
- Ability to collect and analyze data in an objective manner
- Demonstrated ability to understand and resolve issues
- Ability to work independently and effectively as a member of the team to achieve department goals
Why Western?
Western offers a broad and exciting variety of part-time and temporary employment opportunities with ample room for job exploration and growth. Within our beautiful campus, you are part of a progressive work environment that promotes work/life balance including access to our state-of-the-art recreation centre. Apply for an opportunity to be part of the Western community and contribute to its success!
Applying at Western
To ensure that your application is given full consideration, please complete all relevant sections of the application. In addition, you can choose to supplement your application with a cover letter and current resume.
Consideration of applicants will include an assessment of previous performance, experience, and qualifications. Applicants should have oral communication skills in English.
Consideration of applicants will include an assessment of previous performance, experience, and qualifications. Applicants should have oral communication skills in English.
Western Values Diversity
The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.
Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources or phone 519-661-2194.
Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources or phone 519-661-2194.
Please Note:
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.
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