Research Technician Ii

7 days ago


Toronto, Canada University Health Network Full time

**Job Title: Research Technician II**

**Job Posting #: 926834**

**Site**:Princess Margaret Genomics Centre

**Department**:Research**
**Reports to**:Manager**
**Hours**:37.5 hours per week

**Salary: $29.24-$36.55 hourly. To commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN compensation policy**

**Status**:Temporary Full-time (1.5 years)

**Posted Date: November 24, 2023**

**Closing Date: Until Closed**

The University Health Network, where “above all else the needs of patients come first”, encompasses Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and the Michener Institute of Education. 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 ground breaking 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.

**Position Summary**

The Princess Margaret Genomics Centre is seeking a temporary full-time Research Technician II. As an integral team member at the Genomics Centre, a UHN core facility, the research technician must be dedicated and result-driven and will be involved in all aspects of service projects, following SOPs and meeting target deadlines.
There will be a special emphasis on techniques for single cell and single nucleus genomics (e.g. 10x Genomics).

**Duties**

Working under the direction of senior staff, the successful applicant will:

- Perform experiments and analysis;
- Communicate and maintain records of experimental data.
- Onboarding of samples from and communication with clients
- Entry of sample and library information into LIMS
- Fresh cell suspension fixation
- Frozen sample fixation and dissociation
- FFPE sample dissociation
- 10x Genomics Flex library production using fixed cell sample inputs
- Final library QC by BioAnalyzer

**Qualifications**
- BSc in genomics, molecular biology or related discipline or higher
- 3 years related experience is required.
- At least 2 years of experience with standard molecular biology laboratory techniques is required such as:

- Experience with PCR reaction set up and purification
- Live mammalian cell handling, including accurate cell counting and dilution
- A willingness to learn new techniques and technologies
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Ability to work independently and accurately under deadlines
- Meticulous and detail-oriented
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in a team environment
- Experience with single cell technologies is considered an asset.

**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
- 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, on-site gyms, etc.)

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

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

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. Applicants need to make their requirements known in advance. Any information received related to an accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

University Health Network thanks all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.


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