Research Assistant 1, Lum Lab Startup – Deeley Research Centre - BC Cancer Victoria
Core
Support clinical studies and laboratory operations in cancer immunobiology research focusing on diet, metabolism, and the gut microbiome.
Role type
Research Assistant I (Laboratory & Clinical Support)
Builds
Clinical study protocols, processed biological samples, and research data.
Domain
Cancer research, Immunology, Nutrition, Microbiome science
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Tissue culture preparation, Specimen preparation and staining, Biomarker application, Chromatography, Microscope operation, Animal study management, Data entry, Data analysis
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Perform skilled routine laboratory work including tissue culture and specimen preparation; Conduct animal studies for drug administration and treatment monitoring; Utilize quantitative image analysis for histological and cytological specimens; Maintain cell lines and laboratory supplies; Perform data entry and analysis; Support research ethics board submissions and protocols.
Seniority
Entry-level, supervised IC