Neuroscience Laboratory Coordinator

The successful candidate must obtain a leave of absence from their current and substantive position, where applicable. Permission for such leave must not be unreasonably withheld.

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Job Number:  J0123-0275

Job Title:  Neuroscience Laboratory Coordinator

Job Type:  Career Development Assignment (CDA)

Department:  Neuroscience

Job Category:  Administrative

Number of Positions:  1

Date Posted (dd/mm/yyyy):  26/01/2023

Closing Date (dd/mm/yyyy):  02/02/2023

Salary (with Salary Rate):  73,925.00 - 81,412.00/Year

Assignment Duration From:  08/05/2023

Assignment Duration To:  06/05/2024

Employee Group:  CUPE 2424

Salary Level:  10R

Hours Per Week:  35

Date Position Available:  08/05/2023

Carleton University is one of Canada's most resourceful and productive hubs of learning and research, fuelling a rich talent pipeline that is supporting social and economic renewal. The university's smart, caring and connected community inspires and empowers individuals to become change leaders who drive impact in the world while challenging conventional modes of thinking and doing. Carleton is recognized annually as a top regional employer and is a recipient of the Canada Awards for Excellence, Healthy Workplace Order of Excellence, and Platinum Level Certification for Mental Health at Work. Situated on unceded Algonquin territory and bordered by the Rideau River and historic Rideau Canal in Ottawa, Carleton is just minutes from the heart of our nation's government and G-7 organizations, providing opportunities for staff and faculty to make a positive impact in our community and around the world.

The laboratory coordinator is responsible for the laboratory sections in designated undergraduate courses as assigned by the Chair, potentially including components of Neuroscience capstone courses. This may include summer courses as well as the fall/winter session, and may include labs scheduled during evenings and weekends. The laboratory coordinator may also be responsible for providing backup to labs that are not their primary responsibility. The lab co-ordinator is encouraged to participate in lab course improvement and pedagogical development.

The coordinator:
• Provides laboratory instruction to undergraduates in all laboratory sections to ensure consistency and uniformity between sections, and prepares teaching assistants for each laboratory exercise.
• Supervises all aspects of the laboratory including implementation and adherence to all applicable ethics and safety regulations.
• Supervises the day-to-day activities of approximately 20 teaching assistants who are members of CUPE local 4600, other external or undergraduate teaching assistants and undergraduate students.
• Works with the Chair or their designate to develop, optimize and implement the detailed curriculum and experimental plans for laboratory sections.
• Monitors the effectiveness of the laboratory exercises and assesses the need for changes in the laboratory course content; recommends these changes to the Chair or their designate, and implements improvements and updates on a regular and on-going basis.
• Co-ordinates with colleagues to minimize disruption of duties due to vacations, etc.
• Other related duties as requested by the Chair, providing that these duties are directly related to the role of the incumbent.

The incumbent must possess the following qualifications:
• Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational and administrative skills
• Sound judgement, and relevant theoretical knowledge in neuroscience and expertise in a variety of specialized laboratory techniques and procedures.
• Proficiency in the use of pertinent instruction, technical and administrative IT software is necessary.
• Skills and/or experience at supervising students is a must.

The above is normally acquired through the completion of:
• M.Sc. in Neuroscience, or closely related field.
• Knowledge of rodent handling, rodent behavioural testing, tissue collection and sectioning, immunohistochemistry, fluorescence microscopy, tissue culture, molecular genetics, protein analysis and electrophysiology is also required.
• 3 years of related laboratory science experience, which should include masters or doctoral research, research supervisions and work as a teaching assistant, and must include the supervision of students.
• Equivalencies in experience gained through education beyond the minimum requirement will be considered.

Carleton University and CUPE 2424 are currently completing a joint job evaluation and pay equity project. The University and the Union are working together to describe the skills, effort, responsibilities and working conditions associated with every CUPE 2424 job, including this one. As a result, the job description that is currently associated with this posting (for recruitment purposes) may be revised to reflect the actual duties captured in the new job descriptions.

By applying for this job you are acknowledging that the actual duties associated with this job may differ somewhat from those identified in the job posting and that you will agree to perform the duties of this job as determined through the joint job evaluation process.

Equivalencies will be considered. Applicants are encouraged to provide information which may demonstrate equivalent qualifications. Please note that applicants may be required to complete an employment test as part of the selection process for this position. Those applicants that are selected for an interview will be requested to contact the Human Resource Advisor assigned to this competition as soon as possible to discuss any accommodation requirements. Arrangements will be made to accommodate your request in a timely manner. Carleton University is strongly committed to fostering diversity within its community as a source of excellence, cultural enrichment, and social strength. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our University including, but not limited to: women; visible minorities; First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples; persons with disabilities; and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expressions.

This position is regularly required to work on campus. Due to the ongoing dynamic nature of Covid-19, you may be required to work temporarily remotely due to public health requirements. If this happens, you will work with your direct manager to set up a remote work environment including discussing appropriate technology and requirements. You are required to follow all directives to set up a safe and confidential workspace in a remote location and ensure all Carleton property (intellectual and other) is safeguarded. If required to work remotely, you will be notified by your manager when working full time physically onsite will resume.

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