Research Technician I

4 weeks ago


Toronto, Canada Ontario Institute for Cancer Research Full time

**Position: Research Technician I**
**Location: MaRS Centre, Toronto**
**Department: Translational Genomics Laboratory, OICR Genomics Program**
**Reports To: Manager, Genomics Production**
**Salary: Commensurate with level of experience**

**Hours: 35 hours/week**
**Job Type: On-site**
**Status: Full-time, Temporary (1-year contract)**

This position is temporary, full-time for one-year.

To learn more about working at OICR, visit our career page.

**The responsibilities include**:

- Performing molecular biology laboratory techniques (PCR, qPCR, DNA fragment analysis) to support genomic research.
- Knowledge and use of quality control methods in a genomics lab.
- General NGS laboratory maintenance tasks as required.
- Documentation and communication of experimental results.
- Following laboratory SOPs and contributing to their upkeep.
- Optimization of protocols and reducing laboratory activities to written SOPs.
- Supporting more senior Genome Research Platform staff as required.
- Evaluating new genomics technologies for use in future research projects if required.
- Performance of high-quality work in an ISO 15189/CLIA-compliant environment.

**Qualifications**:

- Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Molecular Biology or related specialty, or recognized equivalent.
- Hands-on experience in an NGS production laboratory preferred.
- Experience in a cancer research laboratory or equivalent required.
- Hands-on experience in Molecular Biology or related fields (genomics, genetics) required.
- Awareness of or training in quality control methodologies (ISO standards, lean methodologies, Six Sigma) is an asset.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Proven sense of team building.

OICR is a collaborative, not-for-profit research institute accelerating the development of new cancer research discoveries for patients around the world while maximizing the economic benefit of this research for the people of Ontario. We are dedicated professionals who bring expertise to each of our roles. We are looking for individuals who share our values of excellence, innovation, collaboration, impact, responsibility and community.

Launched in December 2005, OICR is an independent institute funded by the Government of Ontario through the Ministry of Colleges and Universities.


**CLOSING DATE: Until Filled**
- The Ontario Institute for Cancer Research thanks all applicants. However, only those under consideration will be contacted._


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