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Laboratory Technician

The technician will support animal colony maintenance, genotyping, and monitoring of animal experiments. They will also assist with immunological assays such as ELISA and flow cytometry.

  • On-site
  • Edmonton, AB
  • Posted Aug 17, 2026
  • Apply by Sep 1, 2026
  • 1 position

Job summary

This competition is open to all applicants however; internal candidates and applicants who were former employees of the University of Alberta will be given priority consideration before external candidates. Please log in to verify your internal candidate status. This position has a term length of 1 year plus 1 day. Location - This role is in-person at North Campus Edmonton. The Clemente-Casares Lab is seeks an entry-level technician to support animal colony maintenance and genotyping. The candidate would conduct maintenance and record keeping of the animal colony, will support animal experiments (monitoring) and occasionally help with immunological assays such as ELISA, and flow cytometry. This position requires experience with basic immunoassays and cell culture. The University of Alberta, its buildings, labs and research stations are primarily located on the territory of Néhiyaw (Cree), Niitsitapi (Blackfoot), Métis, Nakoda (Stoney), Dene, Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) and Anishinaabe (Ojibway/Saulteaux), lands that are now known as part of Treaties 6, 7 and 8 and homeland of the Métis. The University of Alberta respects the sovereignty, lands, histories, languages, knowledge systems and cultures of all First Nations, Métis, and Inuit. The University of Alberta is a community of knowledge seekers, change makers and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day. We are home to over 14,000 faculty and staff, more than 40,000 students and a growing community of 300,000 alumni worldwide. Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross-section of people - from our students and community members, to our renowned researchers and innovators, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger and more just. Learn more [https://www.ualberta.ca/en/careers.html]. At the University of Alberta, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates. If you require accommodations to participate in the interview process, please let us know at the time of booking your interview and we will make every effort to accommodate your needs. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted. All University employees have a responsibility to foster a workplace that prioritizes safety in all its forms—physical, cultural, and psychological. This is achieved by promoting a safe environment, adhering to all safety laws, policies and procedures, completing all required safety training, identifying hazards and implementing controls, reporting incidents, and contributing to a culture of belonging and respect, while endeavoring to ensure that all colleagues feel valued and safe to express their thoughts, perspectives and concerns. The University of Alberta is committed to creating a university community where everyone feels valued, barriers to success are removed, and thriving connections are fostered. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women, First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons, members of visible minority groups, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression, and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply. L’Université de l’Alberta s’engage à créer une communauté universitaire où chaque personne se sent valorisée, où les obstacles à la réussite sont éliminés et où des connexions enrichissantes peuvent se développer. Nous accueillons les demandes de toutes les personnes qualifiées. Nous encourageons les femmes; Premières nations, Métis et Inuits; membres des groupes minoritaires visibles; personnes handicapées; personnes de toute orientation sexuelle ou identité et expression de genre; et toutes les personnes qui peuvent contribuer à la diversification des idées et à l'université à postuler. The Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry [https://www.ualberta.ca/en/medicine/index.html] is one of the world’s top academic health science centres. With 21 departments, multiple research institutes and centres, and a focus on excellence in education, research, and clinical care, the faculty trains outstanding medical and dental professionals and drives global health innovation in collaboration with partners across sectors.

What you’ll do

The technician will support animal colony maintenance, genotyping, and monitoring of animal experiments. They will also assist with immunological assays such as ELISA and flow cytometry.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a BSc in life sciences and have experience with immunoassays and cell culture. Experience with small animal handling and relevant safety protocols like WHMIS is preferred.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package

Other relevant skills

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  • Animal colony maintenance
  • Genotyping
  • Animal experiments
  • ELISA
  • Flow cytometry
  • Immunoassays
  • Cell culture
  • Record keeping
  • Small animal handling
  • Biohazard safety
  • Radiation safety
  • WHMIS
  • MS Office
  • Influencing Skills
  • Influencing Without Authority
  • Record Keeping
  • Research
  • Cell Cultures
  • Biochemical Assays
  • Dentistry
  • Immunology
  • Flow Cytometry
  • Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent (ELISA) Assay
  • Health Sciences
  • Psychology
  • Immunoassay
  • Innovation
  • Knowledge-Based Systems
  • Safety Training
  • Booking (Sales)

Job areas

  • Science & Research
  • Healthcare
  • Education
  • Laboratory Technician
  • Laboratory Technician (General)
  • Medical and Pathology Laboratory Technicians
  • Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians
  • Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians

Additional details

Minimum education
Bachelor’s degree
Minimum experience
0+ years
Apply by
Sep 1, 2026
Posting language
English
Working hours
35 hours per week