Research Associate, Bone Mechanobiology

Description

The Department of Cell Biology and Anatomy in the Cumming School of Medicine invites applications for a Research Associate, Bone Mechanobiology
. This Fixed Term Recurring Part-time position is for approximately 12 months (based on length of grant funding), with the possibility of extension.

The laboratory develops advanced imaging and experimental approaches to better understand bone growth, mechanobiology, musculoskeletal disease, and fracture healing.

Reporting to the Principal Investigator.

Recurring Part-time employees are hourly employees engaged to perform work on an irregular schedule.

• Assist with in vivo preclinical studies investigating bone adaptation and mechanobiology, including animal experiments, tissue processing, histology, immunohistochemistry, and running established advanced imaging workflows
• Support development, optimization, and documentation of experimental protocols and standard operating procedures
• Maintain laboratory inventory, order consumables, and coordinate routine equipment maintenance
• Assist with laboratory organization, safety procedures, and general day-to-day laboratory operations
• Manage and maintain the laboratory micro-CT imaging database and associated metadata (training will be provided)
• Perform data quality control, documentation, and contribute to quantitative image analysis and reporting
• Provide technical support, training, and mentorship to graduate students and other laboratory personnel
• Ensure compliance with laboratory safety, animal care, and institutional research policies
• Maintain accurate experimental records and contribute to data management and documentation
• Work collaboratively with graduate students, trainees, and faculty to support ongoing research projects

• Master's degree in biomedical engineering, biomedical sciences, health sciences, or related discipline. Individuals with a Bachelor's degree in one of these fields who has relevant experience working in a biomedical research laboratory will also be considered
• Demonstrated experience supporting laboratory-based research in an academic, hospital, or research institute environment
• Experience with one or more of the following is considered an asset
  • Preclinical in vivo experimental animal research, particularly rodent models
  • Tissue processing, histology/immunohistochemistry, and microscopy
  • Vivo/ex vivo micro-computed tomography (microCT) or other advanced imaging techniques
  • Laboratory inventory management and equipment maintenance
  • Research data management and imaging databases
  • Image analysis, basic programming, or quantitative data analysis
• An interest in building cross-disciplinary skills
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Strong attention to detail, careful record keeping, and enthusiasm for working with new experimental protocols
• Personable and keen learner who and enjoys working in a multidisciplinary team environment

Final date to receive applications
:
August 14, 2026

We would like to thank all applicants in advance for submitting their resumes. Please note, only those candidates chosen to continue on through the selection process will be contacted.

This position is part of the AUPE bargaining unit, and falls under the Technical Job Family, Phase 1.

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