• BSc in biology, molecular biology, genetics or related field
• Experience in routine lab assays – Western blotting, aseptic technique, DNA cloning, RNA work, protein expression
• Experience with the yeast model systems would be useful but not essential

Interested individuals should contact Dr. Downey directly with a recent CV and statement of interest.

• Knowledge and experience in fundamental methods in cell and molecular biology;
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and effective problem-solving abilities;
• Efficient time management skills;
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
• Knowledge and experience in safe laboratory practices;
• Experience with management of mouse colonies;
• Bilingualism along with good interpersonal and communication skills an asset.

The person hired for this position will be responsible for the following routine tasks:

General lab maintenance:    

• effective organization of glassware cleaning and sterilization;
• to keep the lab organized and clean;
• to verify and maintain CO₂ tanks and liquid N₂ cryopreservation tanks;
• to ensure all basic laboratory equipment is properly calibrated and functional.

General operating tasks:

• to keep track of inventory for basic lab supplies;
• to prepare order requisitions when needed;
• to obtain orders as they arrive at the Faculty or in local biobars;
• to keep a record of purchase orders and overall expendatures.

Mouse colonies:  

• will be responsible for genotyping and record keeping of common mouse lines used on a regular basis;
• establish matings to generate and maintain appropriate mouse lines;
• assist with analysis of mouse embryo or offspring.

Routine laboratory work: 

• molecular biology, including cloning, plasmid preps, RT-PCR, qPCR, chromatin immunoprecipitation, etc;
• basic protein biochemistry, including immunoprecipitation, Western blotting;
• ability to learn new techniques.

Candidates should submit the CV and the names and contact information for two references to David Lohnes.