RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Cell culture
- Fluorescent microscopy
- Pipetting
- RNA and protein extractions
- qPCR and western blotting
- Tissue processing
- Laboratory duties as assigned by the Principal Investigator or Research Technician
QUALIFICATIONS:
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DVM student or undergraduate student in biology preferred
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Demonstrated interest in basic laboratory techniques
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Ability to be trained in basic laboratory techniques, such as pipetting
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Willingness to be trained and to follow established laboratory safety procedures under the supervision of the Principal Investigator and/or Technician
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Ability to pay attention to detail as the work is sensitive to error
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The ability to perform highly repetitive simple procedures
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Ability to work flexible hours
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Hours of work may be outside normal working hours (afternoon shift), and or on weekends
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Hours of work will vary depending on staff availability and demands of the project
Application Instructions:
University of Prince Edward Island
