Faculty, Biotechnology

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BCIT’s School of Health Sciences is seeking a temporary, part-time (0.4 FTE) Instructor in the Biotechnology program to teach one course in the Biotechnology Program (BIOT 4230, Animal Cell Biotechnology, Winter term). The candidate will be teaching 2nd year undergraduates in the Joint UBC-BCIT Honors BSc in Biotechnology degree program. This position requires that the candidate have a passion for post secondary education as well as recent knowledge and technical expertise in cell biology. They must have extensive experience in carrying out mammalian cell culture using good aseptic technique and be capable of working with students hands-on in the laboratory to teach these technical skills. Experience with transfection of mammalian cells, fluorescence microscopy and Western blotting are considered assets.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The course that the successful candidate will be delivering is composed of a 3-hour lecture component and a 3-hour laboratory component each week (lab activities are scheduled on Wed morning and Fri afternoon). The successful candidate must be able to:

• Deliver and develop engaging lectures, assignments and assessments.
• Deliver and develop current and innovative laboratory exercises.
• Technically assist and liaise with students as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• MSc degree in a related field, with a PhD preferable.
• Theoretical knowledge of cell biology, with a solid understanding of cell signalling, cell trafficking, the cell cycle and the cytoskeleton is required.
• Teaching experience in cell biology is preferred.
• Extensive technical experience with mammalian cell culture is required.
• Technical experience with mammalian cell transfection, fluorescence microscopy and Western blotting is considered an asset.
• Theoretical knowledge of protein biochemistry considered an asset.
• Technical experience with liquid chromatography considered an asset.
• Good understanding of the biotechnology industry, with recent experience in the industry preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in the English language.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Professional attitude which stresses commitment, collaboration, responsibility for professional growth, open-mindedness and flexibility.

Benefits – Why you’d love working with us

• Competitive pay
• Minimum of twenty-five days of vacation (or more, depending on your position)
• Competitive employer-paid extended health and dental plan – take a look at our benefit plans!
• Defined benefit pension plan with employer contributions
• Professional Development funds and resources
• Access to most BCIT Flexible Learning courses free of charge
• Wellness and Employee Assistance programs
• Complimentary membership with free access to the Fitness Centre, Gymnasium, and more
• Eligibility requirements apply, benefits may vary depending on the employee group the position belongs to and whether the position offered is temporary or part-time. For more information on our generous benefits, click here!

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