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Office, Clerical and Technical
Position covered by the Collective Agreement with USW Local 4120

Microbiology Laboratory Technician

Animal Health Laboratory, Laboratory Services Division

Temporary full-time from May 2014 to December 16, 2014
In the temporary absence of the regular incumbent

Hiring #: 2014-0109

Please read the Application Instructions before applying

This position provides technical assistance to the Veterinary Microbiologists in the diagnostic Mycoplasmology and Molecular Biology laboratories at the Animal Health Laboratory (AHL).  The successful candidate will be responsible for: receiving a wide variety of animal specimens and conducting tests utilizing various methods including ELISA, culture isolation, RNA/DNA extractions, molecular biology assays, and reporting test results in a computerized Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS); maintaining micro-organism inventories; maintaining and calibrating central microbiology laboratory equipment, and other general laboratory functions.  

Requirements of the position include: Three year community college Laboratory Technologist program, with a focus on Molecular Biology or Microbiology, plus some related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience; working experience with diagnostic molecular biology/microbiology  techniques such as ELISA, manual and automated high-throughput DNA/RNA extraction on various animal samples, high-throughput conventional and real-time PCR, DNA sequence analysis; working experience in an ISO accredited laboratory; a thorough understanding of quality protocols; understanding of WHMIS and Occupational Health & Safety in a laboratory environment; excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.  Must be, or be willing to be, rabies vaccinated.

Covering Position Number     482-016
Classification            USW, Local 4120 Salary Band 5*
Normal Hiring Range        $23.31 - $26.04 per hour

*Tentative evaluation; subject to committee review

Posting Date: 2014 04 23
Closing Date: 2014 04 30