Research Technician

3 days ago

Toronto, Canada Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre Full time

**About Harquail Centre for Neuromodulation at Sunnybrook Research Institute (SRI)**

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre is a leading academic health institution in Canada, with 1.2 million patient visits and $100 million in annual research funding. The Hurvitz Brain Sciences Program focuses on treating and researching complex brain conditions, building on decades of expertise in brain disease management.

Sunnybrook is a pioneer in neuromodulation, a rapidly advancing field that uses innovative technologies to target brain circuits for treating various brain disorders. The Harquail Centre for Neuromodulation (HCN) is among the first to offer a full spectrum of neuromodulation therapies in a state-of-the-art facility. With internationally recognized researchers, HCN focuses on mínimally invasive technologies to address the root causes of complex medical conditions. Our experts are committed to developing personalized, cutting-edge treatments, expanding our impact locally and globally as the field continues to evolve.

**Key Responsibilities**:
**Research Design and Execution**
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including neurosurgeons, neuro-oncologists, scientists, and key stakeholders
- Assist in design, development and execution of independent and collaborative new research projects and experiments, from concept through to execution, ensuring alignment with broader research goals.

**Data Analysis & Research Dissemination**
- Analyze experimental data (working alone or with graduate students and collaborators) and interpret findings in relation to current literature.
- Present research results at conferences or to collaborators and stakeholders.

**Animal Research Responsibilities**
- Conduct research using animal models, including the development and refinement of medical techniques and protocols.

**Wet Lab Research Responsibilities**
- Design and conduct experiments using a range of wet lab techniques, including histology, molecular biology, immunohistochemistry, qPCR, Western blotting, and protein assays.
- Perform DNA/RNA extractions from biological samples for downstream analyses.
- Conduct immunoassays for protein analysis and maintain detailed documentation of results.

**Other Responsibilities**:

- Manage lab consumables, ensuring stock levels are maintained and laboratory needs are met
- Process, store, and handle biospecimen samples, ensuring proper documentation, long-term storage, and adherence to collection and storage protocols.
- Work flexible hours as needed to accommodate time-sensitive animal sample collection and processing.
- Manage logistics for the transportation, and processing of time-sensitive samples, including those requiring off-site analysis.
- Ensure compliance with all safety protocols, proper handling procedures for samples and lab equipment, and adherence to research institute standards and infection prevention control guidelines for all investigations.
- Collaborate with regulatory bodies, industry researchers, and other scientists in support of research goals.

**Essential Qualifications**:

- Diploma or bachelor’s degree in biology, biomedical science, biotechnology or a related field with one (1) to three (3) years’ related experience
- Knowledge of animal models with a strong understanding of surgical techniques and animal care.
- Proficiency in a wide range of wet lab techniques, including histology, molecular biology and cell culture.
- Experience in microscopy and/or fluorescence imaging methodologies is an asset
- Detail-orientated, systematic worker and the ability to concisely summarize information.
- Team player and self-starter with the ability to work efficiently and independently.
- Exceptional written and verbal English communications and interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge of computer software (including, Excel, MS Word, Power point, Statistical software, etc.).

In addition, you will be expected to:

- Work within the larger context of Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre (SHSC) and observe Hospital and Research Institute rules and regulations, policies, procedures, practices, safety procedures and current legislation, in particular the Human Rights Code regarding discrimination and harassment.
- Ensure the confidentiality of patient, employee and Hospital information at all times.
- Work cooperatively and constructively with the other members of staff.
- Perform the above functions in a manner, which reflects SHSC Hospital philosophy and mission of service, while promoting and maintaining good public relations with patients, visitors and staff.

In accordance with Canadian Employment and Immigration guidelines, applicants must be eligible to work in Canada. 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

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