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Research Technician

Research Technician

University Health NetworkToronto, Ontario, Canada
14 days ago
Salary
CA$89,053.00 yearly
Job description

Union : NonUnion

Site :   Princess Margaret Research Institute

Department :   Radiation Oncology

Reports to :   Principal Investigator

Work Model : OnSite

Hours :   35 hours per week

Salary :  $54818  $89053 Annually (To commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN compensation policy)

Shifts :   MondayFriday

Status :   Permanent FullTime

Closing Date :   March 22 2025

Position Summary

We are interested in recruiting a highly dedicated and motivated Research Technician to join the Kwan laboratory at the Princess Margaret Research Institute. We apply molecular biology techniques to research on human biospecimens cell and mice models with side effects of cancer treatment such as fibrosis and lymphedema. The goal of the research program is to develop novel personalized approaches for the prevention and treatment of longterm and late effects of cancer treatment. The successful candidate will work under the supervision of the Principal Investigator.

Duties

  • Blood sample processing
  • Nucleic acid isolation PCR ELISA western blotting
  • Cell culture
  • Mice handling (including blood sampling and tissue processing)
  • Write and publish peerreviewed scientific publications

Qualifications :

  • Candidates must have at minimum an MSc in Molecular Biology or relevant field of study
  • At least 2 years of experience with standard molecular biology laboratory techniques is required such as :

    • Blood sample processing (e.g. plasma and buffy coat separation from whole blood)

  • Nucleic acid isolation (e.g. purification of circulating nucleic acids from plasma)
  • Quantitative realtime PCR ELISAs Western blotting
  • Cell culture
  • Mouse handling (including blood sampling and tissue processing)
  • Experience with NGS library preparation bioinformatics lentiviral transduction CRISPR gene editing and flow cytometry are assets
  • Willingness to learn new techniques and technologies (including establishing and optimizing new protocols)
  • Excellent competency in written and verbal communications
  • Write and publish peerreviewed scientific publications
  • Ability to work independently accurately and meet deadlines

    • Additional Information :

    Why join UHN

    In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world UHN offers a wide range of benefits programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor allowing you to find value where it matters most to you now and throughout your career at UHN.

  • Competitive offer packages
  • Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP )
  • Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
  • A flexible work environment
  • Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
  • Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including : travel restaurants parking phone plans auto insurance discounts onsite gyms etc.)

    • Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHNs attendance management program to be eligible for consideration.

    All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

    UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates.  Please ensure you check your email regularly.

    Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading inaccurate or incorrect UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

    UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

    We thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

    Remote Work : Employment Type :

    Fulltime

    Key Skills

    Laboratory Experience,Spss,Data Collection,DNA Isolation,Stata,Biochemistry,Qualitative Research Interviewing,Research Experience,Statistical Software,Molecular Biology,Research Laboratory Experience,Western Blot

    Vacancy : 1