Research Technician

3 weeks ago

Toronto, Canada Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre Full time

**Research Technician (Temporary Full time Position) at Sunnybrook Research Institute.**

**_Fully Affiliated with the University of Toronto._**

**Description**

Dr. Dabdoub’s laboratory focuses on discovering and elucidating the molecular signaling pathways responsible for the neurodevelopment of the inner ear. The goal is to connect the developmental biology of the inner ear to diseases and ultimately to regenerative medicine for the amelioration of hearing loss and balance disorders.

Incumbent will perform and assist lab personnel with a variety of biology, molecular biology, and bioengineering experiments in cell-based studies and is responsible for animal colony and lab facility maintenance duties.

**Special Conditions**
- Must be willing to work with cells, viruses, bacteria, genetically modified mice, human tissue samples, and tissue processing for histology.
- Must be willing to periodically work evenings and weekends if necessary for experiments.
- Must be able to work with chemicals and biological hazards.

**Qualifications**
- A BSc. degree or higher with 3 - 5 years of job experience minimum.
- Experience in animal handling, husbandry and colony maintenance including but not limited to the reproduction and maintenance of multiple mutant mouse strains (setting up breeding pairs, ear tagging, collection of samples for genotyping, weaning, retiring of breeders)
- Good organizational skills and the ability to proactively and appropriately facilitate the maintenance of all lab supplies and equipment, maintain steady levels of lab supplies and organized purchasing records.
- Ability to take initiative and handle responsibility, and demonstrated effective time management skills and ability to organize and maintain a clean laboratory.
- Knowledge and ability to perform procedures used in a molecular biology and tissue culture research laboratory setting such as sterile technique, DNA preparation, protein purification, tissue culture, PCR amplification, Western gels, cloning PCR, bacterial growth and handling, plasmid preparation, immunohistochemistry, and PCR genotyping.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office including Word and Excel, and preference to those with experience with SoftMouse and Quartzy online management software, as well as statistical analysis software such as GraphPad Prism.
- Experience in documenting all experimental results.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with strong, demonstrated ability to communicate orally and in writing. Possess skills of tact, diplomacy, confidentiality and flexibility. Ability and willingness to work independently and/or in a team framework in conjunction with principles of community and with a diverse population.

The Sunnybrook Research Institute is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’). If you require accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please indicate this in your cover letter.

Sunnybrook Research Institute is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please indicate this in your cover letter.

Sunnybrook Research Institute is strongly committed to inclusion and diversity within its community and welcomes all applicants including but not limited to: visible minorities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ persons, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

Please be advised that in order to be eligible for employment at Sunnybrook, all new hires must have received the full series of a COVID-19 vaccine or combination of COVID-19 vaccines approved by Health Canada (e.g., two doses of a two-dose vaccine series, or one dose of a single-dose vaccine series); **AND** have received the final dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at least 14 days ago. Medical exemptions or any other kind of requested exemption based upon the Hospital’s obligations pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

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