Laboratory Technician (Montreal)

Position Summary

The main project will consist in operationalizing the activities of the C-BIG repository. The technician will process biological samples as well as participate in the maintenance of the unit’s data management system.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Participates with repository sample processing and experiments with laboratory projects and experiments. Performs technical tasks in the fields of molecular genetics and molecular biology. These include serum isolation, DNA and RNA extraction, PBMC isolation, cell cultures, CSF processing. Prepares and maintains solutions, medias and reagents.
• Records results and compiles data in our computerized databases. Performs QC analysis and basic analysis of results. Identifies and troubleshoots errors in experimental procedures or results. Performs routine computerized and hard-copy backups of data.
• Maintains repository inventory, storage and database. Communicates with the dev...