Laboratory Technician

Description:

Reporting to the Group Leader, the Laboratory Technician is responsible for preparing and pre-processing fresh samples, as well as supporting experiment preparation by managing solutions, consumables, and labels. The role also involves preparing solutions and contributing to the maintenance and upkeep of equipment, as well as receiving reagents and materials and handling inventory management.

Responsibilities

More specifically, you will participate in the following:

• Perform sample preparation such as cell isolation from blood samples, cryopreservation, thawing, and counting;
• Provide general support in experiment preparation such as plastic identification and label preparation;
• Prepare solutions and reagent aliquots;
• Perform equipment maintenance, calibration, and cleaning;
• Replenish stock materials and perform inventory;
• Perform file archiving.

Education

• DEC in Laboratory Technology, preferably with a biotechnology specialization.

Main Requirements

• 1 year experience in a laboratory, an asset;
• Experience working in a biological safety cabinet under sterile conditions;
• Experience with PBMC (isolation by Ficoll or CPT, cryopreservation, thawing, counting with hemocytometer), an asset;
• Experience in a GLP/GCLP environment, an asset;
• Organized and rigorous in the conduct of their work;
• Good record keeping skills and attention to detail;
• Dynamic and motivated.