Research Technician

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada .

full-time . October 15, 2024

Description

The Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization (VIDO), Canada’s Centre for Pandemic Research, is a world leader in infectious disease research and vaccine development for humans and animals. Located at the University of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon, Canada, VIDO is home to one of the largest and most advanced containment level 3 facilities in the world. To strengthen the preparedness for emerging infectious diseases we are currently expanding our infrastructure to include containment level 4 capacity, a GMP vaccine manufacturing facility, and a new animal housing facility. Our vision includes having the capacity to study any emerging disease in any animal model embracing a One Health approach to prevent emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases in humans and animals.

We are seeking a Laboratory Research Technician to join our Non-Regulated Process Development (NRPD) team. Our NRPD team provides critical support to the development of VIDO’s internal projects, as well as support to external client projects that require process development. As such, the NRPD team works closely with team members from VIDO’s Vaccine Development Centre, VIDO’s biologics manufacturing facility. As a member of the NRPD team reporting to a Principal Scientist, the successful candidate will primarily be responsible for performing laboratory experimental activities, as well as accurately recording procedures used and data generated. Laboratory experimental activities include, but are not limited to, activities associated with bench scale manufacturing process development, i.e. protein/vector expression and purification.

Qualifications

• An undergraduate degree in biomedical or other relevant sciences and/or a BioScience Technology Diploma.
• Experience in procedures commonly used in recombinant protein expression and purification such as PCR, cloning, mutagenesis, gene editing, transformation/transfection, stable cell line generation, bacterial fermentation, mammalian cell culture, protein characterization (western blot, SDS-PAGE, ELISA, SEC-MALS, circular dichroism (CD)) and purification (cell fractionation, HPLC, multi-modal chromatography).
• Experience with bench scale bioreactors an asset.
• Experience using AKTA purification equipment and associated Unicorn software an asset.
• Significant demonstratable experience in mammalian protein expression an asset.
  
  

Status: 1 year term, with the possibility of a permanent opportunity at the end of the term.

Employment Group: Non-Union

Shift: Monday - Friday, 7.5 hours per day (37.5 hours per week)

Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.0

The successful applicant will be required to provide the following current verification(s) where 'Yes' is indicated below. Further information is available at: https://careers.usask.ca/tips-for-applying.php#Howtoapplyforaposition

Facility Access Screening including Criminal Record Check: Yes

Driver's License and Abstract Check: Not Applicable

Education/Credential Verification: Yes

Vulnerable Sector Check: Not Applicable

Interested candidates are asked to submit their application including a cover letter, CV, and the names of three references, in one document.

Review of applications will begin on November 4. We thank all applicants for their interest; only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

For more information visit: vido.org



Note: The University believes equity, diversity, and inclusion strengthen the community and enhance excellence, innovation and creativity. We are dedicated to recruiting individuals who will enrich our work and learning environments. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. We are committed to providing accommodations to those with a disability or medical necessity. If you require an accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please notify us and we will work together on the accommodation request. The University of Saskatchewan’s main campus is situated on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the Métis. We pay our respects to the First Nations and Métis ancestors of this place and reaffirm our relationship with one another. Together, we are uplifting Indigenization to a place of prominence at the University of Saskatchewan.