Duties and Responsibilities:

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 in consultation with the course instructor.

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.

Qualifications:

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.

Education and Experience:

The above is normally acquired through the completion of:

• M.Sc. in Neuroscience, or closely related field.
• 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 undergraduate students in a teaching lab environment.
• Equivalencies in experience gained through education beyond the minimum requirement will be considered.
• Knowledge of and proficient in: rodent handling, rodent behavioural testing, rodent brain tissue collection sectioning and handling, histology, immunohistochemistry, microscopy (fluorescence and brightfield), molecular genetics (PCR), protein analysis, and rodent neuroanatomy is also required.

HR Note:

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.