Lab Technician

1 month ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada University of Toronto Full time

About the Role:

The University of Toronto is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Lab Technician to join our team in the Acceleration Consortium. As a key member of our research team, you will play a pivotal role in supporting research projects focused on diverse organoid/organ-on-chip technologies.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Performing lab experiments that require great precision and attention to detail
  • Providing detailed explanations and demonstrating procedures to students and/or employees on lab techniques, experimental procedures, and protocols
  • Contributing to research findings that are published in academic journals
  • Applying established standards when preparing routine samples for research projects and/or experiments
  • Preparing, assembling, and setting up material, equipment, and supplies used in teaching and/or research labs
  • Coordinating routine maintenance of lab equipment
  • Providing safety training and ensuring compliance to lab safety procedures and standards
  • Serving as a technical resource on laboratory protocols, and experimental procedures, and equipment

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's Degree in life sciences (Immunology, Biology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, or a related field) or acceptable combination of acceptable education and experience. Master's degree in related field preferred.
  • Minimum three years of practical and related wet lab experience expertise in human pluripotent stem cell culture and differentiation, and patient-derived cancer organoids
  • Experiences of microscopy imaging, immunochemistry staining, assay development documentation
  • Experience in iPSCs or patient-derived cancer organoids culture
  • Proficiency with bioimaging techniques (brightfield, widefield fluorescence, confocal), including sample preparation, imaging, and image analysis
  • Demonstrated publication record of scientific achievement (at least one first-author publication)
  • Familiarity with automatic laboratory equipment (e.g., liquid handler, imaging platform)
  • Familiarity with organoid/organ-on-chip technologies
  • Experience with organoid culture, including but not limited to neural, kidney, and vascular organoids.
  • Experience with flow cytometry
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Strong lab management skills with attention to details
  • Problem-solving and trouble-shooting skills
  • Take initiative and solve administrative problems. This position will require the ability to meet time-dependent project milestones.

Assets (Nonessential):

  • Experience working in a research or industry environment, preferably in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology sectors. Proficiency with bioimaging techniques (brightfield, widefield fluorescence, confocal), including sample preparation, imaging, and image analysis
  • Familiarity with electronic laboratory notebook software
  • Familiarity with drug screening protocols
  • 3D printing experience
  • Proficiency in coding languages such as R or Python

What We Offer:

The University of Toronto offers a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional development and growth. We are an inclusive and diverse community that values and celebrates the contributions of all employees.

How to Apply:

To apply for this position, please submit your application through our online portal. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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