Research Technician II

Job title: Research Technician II

Job description: Job Posting #877727

Position: Research Technician II
Site: Krembil Research Institute
Department: Genetics & Development/Schroeder Arthritis Institute
Reports to: Principal Investigator
Salary Range: $50,382 to $62,990 per annum commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN Compensation Policy
Hours: 35 hours per week
Status: Temporary Full-Time (up to 2 years)

University Health Network (UHN) is looking for an experienced professional to fill the key role of Research Technician II in our Schroeder Arthritis Institute.

Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning.

The University Health Network, where “above all else the needs of patients come first”, encompasses Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre and the Michener Institute of Education at UHN. The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research and education. With a long tradition of groundbreaking firsts and a purpose of “Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning”, the University Health Network (UHN), Canada’s largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 16,000 employees, more than 1,600 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers. UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world.

University Health Network (UHN) is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto and a member of the Toronto Academic Health Science Network. The scope of research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. Research across UHN’s seven research institutes spans the full spectrum of diseases and disciplines, including cancer, cardiovascular sciences, transplantation, neural and sensory sciences, musculoskeletal health, rehabilitation sciences, and community and population health. .

A Research Technician II position is available in the Schroeder Arthritis Institute at the University Health Network. Main responsibilities include: compiling data; applying technical knowledge and skills to performs moderately complex laboratory procedures and experiments; interpreting and performing analyses, monitoring and maintaining lab supplies, maintaining inventories of reagents, maintaining experimental data records, and assisting with ethics, animal protocol submissions and approvals, assisting with budget management, reporting and dispensation.

Qualifications

• At minimum, a Bachelor’s Degree in Cellular Biology, Engineering (Chemical or Biomedical), Immunology or related discipline; Master’s Degree preferred
• At minimum 3 years related experience
• Experience in cell culture, cell isolation, RNA isolation, quantitative PCR and other molecular biology techniques an asset
• Knowledge of adherent and suspension cell cultures as well as human primary cells such as Mesenchymal Stromal Cells
• Experience writing standard operating procedures
• Any experience working with bioreactors and scaling up manufacturing of biologics or cells is an asset
• Experience in the field of osteoarthritis and corresponding patient-reported outcome measures an asset
• Experience in hospital policies and procedures including contracts, biosafety requirements, import certificates, procurement, invoicing, finance, transportation of dangerous goods, purchasing equipment through RFPs an asset
• Background in GLP or GMP an asset
• A high degree of motivation, reliability, and independence
• Must be collaborative and willing to work closely with other members of the research team
• Follows established guidelines, procedures, and standards
• Good problem-solving skills, and critical thinking
• Excellent organization skills
• Strong work ethic
• Excellent competency in written and verbal communication

If you are interested in making your contribution at UHN, please apply on-line. You will be asked to copy and paste as well as attach your resume and covering letter. You will also be required to complete some initial screening questions.

Posted Date: June 3, 2021 Closing Date: June 17, 2021

For current UHN employees, only those who have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN’s attendance management program, and possess all the required experience and qualifications should apply.

UHN thanks all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

UHN is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the Bona-fide requirements for the open position. Applicants need to make their requirements known when contacted.

Company: University Health Network

Expected salary: $50382 – 62990 per year

Location: Toronto, ON

Job date: Fri, 04 Jun 2021 23:49:43 GMT