The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute is the research arm of The Ottawa Hospital – one of Canada’s largest learning and research hospitals. We are proudly affiliated with the University of Ottawa and supported by The Ottawa Hospital Foundation. With more than 2200 scientists, clinician investigators, trainees and staff, and total revenues of more than $120 million, we are one of the foremost Canadian hospital-based research institutes. Our research spans more than a hundred different diseases, conditions, and specialties with an overall focus on translating discoveries and knowledge into better health.
Job Description
A full-time Research Technician position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Mario Tiberi at the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute (OHRI), located at the RGN building of the University of Ottawa. The Tiberi laboratory focuses on studying the regulation of dopamine G protein-coupled receptors. The research involves investigating the cellular and molecular mechanisms that modulate signaling, post-translational modifications, and interactomes of dopamine receptors. Additionally, the lab explores how these mechanisms influence dopamine receptor function in cell culture systems and animal disease models (e.g., Parkinson’s disease, stroke).
The successful candidate will work closely with the Principal Investigator to support research activities, as well as assist graduate students and postdoctoral fellows in the laboratory.
Basic Requirements (Education/Experience):
•3-year college diploma or a BSc degree
•Lab management, ordering, data analysis, and record keeping skills.
•Experience with cell culture, molecular biological techniques, site-directed mutagenesis, immunoblotting, immunohistochemistry, and ELISA is beneficial.
•Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
•The candidate should possess a strong work ethic and the ability to work independently while being part of a research team.
•Superior organizational and record keeping skills with a keen attention to details.
Preferred Qualifications:
•A M.Sc. degree or a minimum of a Bachelor's degree with relevant experience is preferred.
•Experience in mouse genotyping by PCR, breeding, genetic crossing, and mouse colony maintenance is an asset.
Contract Details:
This is a 1-year full-time contract with the possibility of renewal.
Salary: min: $22.573 - max: $32.619
Comments to Applicant:
If interested, please send a resume, a brief statement of research experience and career goals, and the telephone numbers and email addresses of three (3) references to contact below:
Please note: Only Canadian citizens or permanent residents will be considered for the position.
Contact Info:
Name: Dr. Mario Tiberi
Program: Neuroscience
Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
Address: University of Ottawa (RGN)
Email: mtiberi@uottawa.ca
The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute is committed to building and sustaining a welcoming and supportive culture that promotes equity, diversity and inclusion for trainees, researchers, and staff. We are devoted to identifying and removing barriers that limit equitable access to opportunities within our organization. The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute strongly supports initiatives that encourage the participation of all groups, in particular the four groups defined in the Employment Equity Act (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities).
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those invited for an interview will be contacted. The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute is an equal-opportunity employer. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the selection process.
