Laboratory Technician

3 weeks ago

Toronto, Canada University of Toronto Full time

**Date Posted**:08/31/2023
**Req ID**: 33742
**Faculty/Division**: Faculty of Pharmacy
**Department**: Faculty of Pharmacy
**Campus**: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
**Position Number**: 00055483

**Description**:
**About us**:
With nearly 1,000 undergraduate and over 140 graduate students walking the halls of our iconic building, the University of Toronto’s Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy is a recognized global leader in the fields of pharmacy education and research. Together, we are moving science and health through a focus on excellence and innovation.

With over 180 faculty members including researchers, clinician scientists, clinical educators and community, hospital and affiliated experts, we are the top faculty of pharmacy in Canada and ranked among the top globally. We are committed to offering leading-edge pharmacy education programs and driving innovation and discovery in the pharmaceutical sciences. Our scientists are catalysts for the discovery of novel therapeutic targets, new drugs, medical devices, diagnostic tests and new solutions to provide the safest, most effective and affordable therapies for patients
and methodologies to foster pharmacy practiceexcellence.

**Your opportunity**:
As a Laboratory Technician, you will be responsible for preparing common buffers, solutions, stocks, agar plates, and other materials. Preparing biological materials like competent cells, cell lysate, etc. Organizing the store, and keeping track of supplies; and updating inventory. You will also be responsible for washing/autoclave plastics, glassware, waste and organizing the lab for optimal workflow.

We are looking for a dynamic and motivated individual who would like to further develop essential skills and valuable experiences in biotechnology and molecular biology. Individuals that have strong critical thinking, theability to work on a team, are organized, and would enjoy helping to support research dedicated to improving the accessibility of health care are encouraged to apply.

**Your responsibilities will include**:

- Following rules and procedural instructions when restocking glassware in laboratories and/or store rooms
- Paying close attention to occupational safety precautions
- Providing orientation to others on work procedures and practices
- Maintain/update shared online folders with common experimental protocols
- Maintain equipment in proper working order and maintain a clean work area
- Organize equipment repairs and organize general lab cleaning twice a year

**Essential Qualifications**:

- Bachelor's of Science Degree in molecular Biology and/or Biochemistry, or acceptable combination of equivalent experience
- Minimum 2 years of Laboratory Technician experience in a molecular biology laboratory
- Practical experience in aseptic handling and molecular techniques
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office and other relevant computer programs
- Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to implement new/optimized procedures

**Assets (Nonessential)**:

- MSc in Molecular Biology is considered an asset

**To be successful in this role you will be**:

- Meticulous
- Multi-tasker
- Organized
- Procedural

**NOTE: This is a one (1) year term position.**

**Closing Date**: 09/11/2023, 11:59PM ET
**Employee Group**: USW
**Appointment Type**: Budget - Term
**Schedule**: Full-Time **NOTE: This is a one (1) year term position.**
**Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone**:
**Job Category**: Research Administration & Teaching
**Recruiter**: Blythe Campbell

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