Research Laboratory Technician

Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health•Halifax, NS

20h•CA$24 - CA$31•Onsite

About The Position

IWK Health is a respected academic health sciences centre located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, providing tertiary and primary care for two million children, youth, adults and families each year across the Atlantic region. We have a team of approximately 4000 employees, physicians, volunteers and learners at sites across Nova Scotia. People build careers with IWK Health with our focus on training and mentorship opportunities. We recognize each other’s talent and celebrate our successes. We collaborate in modern facilities or virtually from home, align our work to our values, and enjoy access to enhanced benefits and wellness programs. We are proud to support our patients, families and communities and are grateful for the generous donor support we receive. Promoting an anti-racist environment, and calling out discrimination as we work and provide care, is important to us. We are located in Mi’kma’ki, the unceded and ancestral territory of the Mi’kmaq people. Working in Mi’kma’ki and providing care to those across Atlantic Canada is a shared privilege with the original inhabitants who have lived here for many thousands of years prior to colonization. There are 13 First Nation communities across Nova Scotia, and more than 50 historic African Nova Scotian communities who also have a long, deep, and complex history dating back over 400 years. We have the highest percentage of people with disabilities in the country. Nova Scotia has the highest proportions of transgender and non-binary people than any other province or territory in the country. We are active in our work to eliminate discrimination, but have more work to do to build that trust, acknowledge our biases and reduce the barriers our diverse communities face. We want IWK Health to be a safe and supportive space of equity and belonging in the care we provide and the employment we offer. We welcome all interested persons who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotians, Persons of Colour, Immigrants/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply to support our goal for our workforce to be representative of the patients, families, and communities that we care for at all job levels. The OpportunityThe Research Laboratory Technician reports to the Director, Laboratory Operations and is responsible for, but not limited to, performing various lab assays and procedures with knowledge and application of Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) as necessary.

Requirements

Relevant Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma education (Microbiology, Biology, Science)
Minimum 3 years related experience is required; combination of post secondary education and experience may be considered
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint,) required
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail
Knowledge of complex lab instruments and equipment
Effective communication skills – both oral and written – and excellent interpersonal skills
Self-motivated and possess strong organizational skills
Aptitude for mathematics and science
Ability to perform detailed work and maintain a high level of accuracy

Nice To Haves

Strong problem-solving and leadership skills are an asset
Understand research ethics, in concept and in practice
Knowledge of Good Laboratory Practice (GLP), and/or Good Clinical Laboratory Practice (GCLP), and/or Tri-Council Policy Statement (TCPS 2) is considered and asset

Responsibilities

Carry out a range of assays, including but not limited to PCR, ELISA, and microimmunassays
Assays results: Calculate, check, interpret, and report data for clinical or non-clinical CCfV research studies
Receive and process specimens according to study protocols; pick-up specimens from hospital labs as scheduled
Maintain specimen records and databases
Prepare specimens shipments with the appropriate documentation as per guidelines
Operate and maintain lab equipment according to protocols
Monitor stock/supplies and reagents for ordering and disposal purposes
Perform a variety of daily lab maintenance tasks, e.g equipment temperature checks
General administrative lab support as required