Research Technician I

2 weeks ago


Toronto, Canada University Health Network Full time
UHN is Canada’s No. 1 hospital and the world’s No. 1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members. UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto. UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World and its only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality. www.uhn.ca A

Research Technician I

position is available at the McEwen Stem Cell Institute. The successful candidate will contribute to studies aimed at developing novel therapies for ischemic heart disease based on pluripotent stem cells. Working under the direction of the Principal investigator, the

Research Technician I

will work with team members in manufacturing stem cell-derived cardiac cell types based on established protocols and standardized techniques. The candidate will support the work of other lab members by preparing reagents, maintaining equipment, checking inventories, placing orders, and assisting/coordinating other routine activities in the lab. The candidate may also have the opportunity to assist in the delivery of the cell products in animal models (rodent and swine) of cardiac injury under the training and supervision of a highly experienced animal surgeon. Qualified candidates should have more than 6 months of prior experience in routine cell culture, quality control (e.g. flow cytometry and other molecular techniques). They must demonstrate core competency in written and verbal communication as well as the communication and maintenance of records of experimental data. Qualified candidates should be capable of working well with people from different disciplines and with varying levels of technical expertise. Candidates must also be available to complete cell culture duties at least one weekend day per month (Saturday or Sunday, ~4 hours per day, as part of your 37.5 hour work week). Strong preference will be given to candidates available more than one weekend day per month. Prior experience with pluripotent stem cell culture, differentiation and manipulation is a major asset. Experience in survival surgery or surgical procedures in animal models is an asset. 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 for the open position. Applicants need to make their requirements known when contacted. 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.

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