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January, 2012

PART-TIME Position Available: Young Lab

LABORATORY ASSISTANT

SFU students interested in part-time employment are welcome to apply for a Laboratory Assistant position in my research lab.

Hours and wages:
Wages of $10-$11/hour will be offered depending on experience, for 4-10 hours per week or more (as preferred by the employee). Scheduling is flexible. Typical part-time appointments are for a 3-4 month contract. Based on suitable job performance and availability of grant funds, possibility exists for increasing hours to 40 h/week, or extending employment beyond the initial contract.

Qualifications:
No prior scientific work experience is necessary, but candidates with an interest in biochemistry (e.g. MBB 222 background) will be preferred.

Duties may include:
  • performing laboratory experiments in biochemistry or molecular biology
  • other routine laboratory maintenance, including handling of aquatic laboratory animals
  • database management and other clerical tasks
  • other related duties consist with position title

To apply please send a cover letter with a CV and a recent academic transcript (unofficial/photocopy accepted) to:

Dr. Edgar C. Young
Simon Fraser University
Dept. of Molecular Biology & Biochemistry
8888 University Drive
Burnaby, BC
V5A 1S6

Email: youngec@sfu.ca

I regret that only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.