Research Technician / Laboratory Manager
JOB DESCRIPTION

Appointment: Full-time; biweekly salary commensurate with experience
Location: Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, BC Canada
Approximate start date: January 2017
We aim to fill the position by end of 2016 and will be accepting applications on an ongoing basis until the job is filled. The initial term will be for one year, with opportunity for continuation. Please send a cover letter explaining suitability for the job and CV, including a list of three references to jbigman@sfu.ca with the heading “Research Technician”. We will begin reviewing applications on December 1st 2016.

All qualified persons are encouraged to apply. In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.  Simon Fraser University is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from all qualified women and men, including visible minorities, aboriginal people, and persons with disabilities.

Background

We seek Research Technician / Laboratory manager in the Dulvy lab (www.dulvy.com) at Simon Fraser University in Burnaby, British Columbia. Applicants should have a keen interest in fish biology and physiology. The project seeks to connect fish respiratory morphology to life histories and ecological performance.

Duties

  • Field sampling of marine and freshwater fishes
  • Fish morphometry, gill dissections, histology & microscopy
  • Data organization & sample curation
  • Maintenance of lab equipment
  • Lab safety, administration, purchasing & permitting

Job Description

The ideal candidate for this position is well organized and an excellent communicator. They will be work well with others and value participation in a leading research lab. Qualified applicants will have previous laboratory research experience, especially in fish dissections and microscopy work; they will be detail- and task-oriented. The main duties are to support a large-scale fish sampling program and fish gill dissection project. Other tasks may include data-mining, data management, and laboratory administration, including safety, permitting, data and sample curation. A successful applicant should be adaptable and capable of learning new skills.

Essential Qualification, Skills, and Abilities

  • BSc in Biology or related field (MSc. preferred)
  • Valid driver’s license & Passport
  • Previous experience working in a research laboratory
  • Previous experience with fish dissections
  • Excellent organizational ability and written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to take initiative and deliver on tasks without direct supervision
  • Ability to work collaboratively as part of an ecological research team
Desired skills | Statistical analysis, scientific writing, R programming, and / or GIS.