Date Posted: 10/28/2024
Req ID: 40427
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering
Department: Institute of Biomedical Engineering
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number: 00057320
About us:
The Institute of Biomedical Engineering (IBME) is a multidisciplinary research community where investigators across engineering, medicine and dentistry collaborate to develop innovative solutions that address global challenges in human health. Our faculty offer quality education to students who receive training in biomedical and clinical engineering. These highly experienced faculty have been involved in launching more than 20 start-up companies and driving three major biomedical engineering commercialization ventures.
Your opportunity:
We are looking for a dynamic, highly motivated team member to help move our projects from discovery to application. You will join a lively, dynamic, creative, dedicated and friendly group of ~12 undergraduate students, graduate students and post-docs within the Gilbert lab at the University of Toronto. The team investigates muscle stem cell mechanobiology and has developed skeletal muscle microphysiological technologies for discovery and preclinical studies. You will have an opportunity to interact with all members of this creative team, helping to shape new research publications through technical help with experiments and supplies ordering. You will report to the group leader, Prof Penney Gilbert. BME provides an open, professional environment that fosters a culture built on respect, goal orientation, self-motivation, accountability, and teamwork.
Your responsibilities will include: Applying established standards when preparing routine samples for research projects and/or experimentsCollecting experimental data, verifying results and passing on findingsApplying established standards when determining material requirements for lab set up based on timetables and requisitions informationFollowing rules and procedural instructions when restocking glassware in laboratories and/or store roomsPaying close attention to occupational safety precautionsOrdering supplies with approvalProviding orientation to others on work procedures and practicesEssential Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Biomedical Engineering, Biology, Life Science, Chemical Engineering or a similar field or an acceptable combination of equivalent experience.Minimum one year related experience in an academic laboratory.Experience with PCR, Western blotting, immunostaining, and flow cytometry.Experience prospectively isolating muscle stem cells from skeletal muscle tissue.Effective communication (oral and written) skills.Mammalian cell culture skills that include experience working with skeletal muscle myoblasts in 2D and in 3D.Knowledge of basic cell and molecular biology.Ability to work independently and in a team environment; demonstrated initiative and judgment; attention to detail; good laboratory practices.Knowledge of laboratory safety protocols.Assets (Nonessential): Experience with bacterial cell culturing.Experience with confocal microscopy.Experience with animal husbandry and genotyping.Closing Date: 11/06/2024, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW
Appointment Type: Grant - Continuing
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: USW Pay Band 06 -- $55,728. with an annual step progression to a maximum of $71,265. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.
Job Category: Research Administration & Teaching
Lived Experience Statement:
Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
Diversity StatementThe University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities.
Accessibility StatementThe University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.
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