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

Vision

The Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery is to be a globally renowned Program demonstrating excellence, innovation and leadership in education, research and patient care. 

Mission

To enable our Faculty to achieve their full potential, to embody pillars of strength based on core values, and to embrace a collective culture of passion to lead the cutting edge of discovery and scholarship in the context of exemplary delivery of quality care and education.

Values

Leadership, collaboration, compassion, creativity, innovation, social responsibility, excellence, quality, fairness, patient-centered and learner-focused.

Responsibilities

The Technical/Research Support 1 will work

1.  in the Head and Neck Translation research Lab and be responsible for cataloguing samples for the tumour bank.  As well, they will extract nucleic acids (DNA/RNA) from the fresh/frozen surgical samples.  They will also be responsible for extracting genomic DNA from whole blood patient samples or saliva samples.  The research support person will be trained in aseptic tissue culture techniques so that they can maintain our lab stocks of HNSCC and ATC cell lines. In vitro experiments using these cells may also be required. The support person will be trained for these requirements. 
2.  Additional duties will include scanning pathology slides using an Aperio slide scanner, employing QuPath (or similar software) to estimate tumour cellularity and calculating numbers of infiltrating macrophages.

Qualifications 

Education:
-   Community College Diploma OR Undergraduate Degree in a related field/or in progress

Experience:
-   1 year of work experience supporting research in a related technical field

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

-Ability to maintain accurate descriptions of procedures and cataloguing of biological research samples

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!

Background Checks

While transcripts are not required for the interview, the CV is mandatory prior to any offer of employment.

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.

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 at hrhelp@uwo.ca 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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