Apply tissue culture and pancreatic islet isolation skills in person at North Campus Edmonton on diabetes and transplant research.
The Laboratory Technician reports to Principal Investigator Dr. Andrew Pepper within the University of Alberta Department of Surgery. This one-year-plus-one-day term supports designing, implementing, and analyzing diabetes and transplant-related research projects. Work includes pancreatic islet isolation from small and large animal models and humans, alongside transplantation and metabolic follow-up.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist with designing diabetes and transplant research projects
- Assist with implementing diabetes and transplant research projects
- Assist with analyzing diabetes and transplant research projects
- Perform tissue culture and pancreatic islet isolation
- Transplant islets into rodent type 1 diabetes models
Requirements:
- Ability to work in person at North Campus Edmonton
- Ability to culture tissue and isolate pancreatic islets
- Ability to work with animal models and human tissue
- Ability to perform metabolic follow-up and graft collection
- Ability to support research under Principal Investigator Dr. Andrew Pepper
Support diabetes and transplant research through tissue culture, islet isolation, rodent transplantation, and graft analysis at North Campus Edmonton.
Pancreatic Islet Laboratory Technician in Edmonton employer: The University of Alberta
The University of Alberta is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and inclusive work culture, making it an ideal place for professionals seeking to make a meaningful impact in research finance. With a strong commitment to employee growth, the university offers numerous opportunities for professional development and advancement, all while enjoying the vibrant atmosphere of Edmonton. Join us to be part of a team that values integrity, innovation, and excellence in supporting groundbreaking research initiatives.
