Research Technical Assistant

7 days ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada University Health Network Full time
Job Posting #914430

Position:
Research Technical Assistant

Site:
Princess Margaret Research Institute

Reports to:
Manager

Pay Scale:
$ $26.76 (commensurate with experience and consistent with the UHN Compensation Policy)

Hours: 35 per week

Status:
Permanent Full-time

University Health Network (UHN) is looking for an experienced professional to fill the key role of
Research Technical Assistant in our
Research Department

  • 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 1,200 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 five 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. Find out about our purpose, values and principles here.

Mohammad Mazhab-Jafari lab at Princess Margaret Cancer Center is recruiting a research technical assistant. The research group works in the field of structural biology and protein science. The applicant is expected to be familiar with basic protein biochemistry, expression and purification techniques. These include basic knowledge of 1) AKTA chromatography system, 2) molecular biology techniques such as DNA cloning and SDS-PAGE, and 3) basic protein expression and purification techniques.

The applicant is also expected to assist in laboratory maintenance including preparation of common buffers and reagents and ordering and maintaining supplies.

Finally, the applicant is expected to demonstrate good bookkeeping practices. The ability to work in a team and a collaborative environment is a plus.

Qualifications:

  • At minimum, completion of a Community college diploma or Bachelor's degree in a healthrelated discipline (or equivalent)
  • At minimum, three (3) to six (6) months of related lab work experience
  • Prior experience in Buffer media preparation
  • Familiar with AKTA purification system
  • Familiar with basic molecular biology techniques such as PCR, agarose gel, and SDS-PAGE
  • Has maintained lab supplies and placing lab orders for consumables and supplies
  • Demonstrable bookkeeping practices.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, excellent organization, good computer skills, ability to learn quickly and work independently.
  • Ability to work under pressure with an attention to detail and perform multiple concurrent tasks.
  • Basic math and computational skills are essential to this position.
  • Ability to perform duties in a professional and courteous manner and produce high quality work while meeting deadlines in accordance to UHN standards.
  • Flexible schedule and willingness to learn.


Vaccines (COVID-19 and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.


Posting Date:
February
9, 2023

Closing Date:
Until Filled


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 and welcomes all applicants including but not limited to:

all religions and ethnicities, LGBTQ2s+, BIPOC, persons with disabilities and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the Bona-fide requi

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