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Number of vacancies: 1
New or Replacement Position: New
Site: Toronto Western Hospital
Department: Krembil Research Institute
Reports to: Principal Investigator
Salary Range: $31.02 per hour
Hours: 37.5 per week
Shifts: Day
Status: Temporary Full-time (one year contract with possibility of renewal)
Closing Date: June 26, 2026

Position Summary
The Research Technician II will report to the Principal Investigator of a research program focused on preclinical models of epilepsy in the Krembil Discovery Tower, University Health Network. The mission of this program is to characterize animal models of epilepsy,



including post‑traumatic epilepsy and various genetic epilepsies, to gain a better understanding of mechanisms involved in the development of epilepsy and develop therapeutic strategies to prevent epilepsy.

Duties
Perform rodent stereotaxic surgeries including traumatic brain injury model, intracranial electrode implantation
Brain collection, tissue dissection
Rodent EEG hook‑ups, data collection
Construct rodent EEG, EMG electrodes
Rodent behavioural testing
Manage animal use protocols and renewals

Qualifications
At minimum, Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, required
At minimum, 6 months related experience, required
Lab experience an asset
Experience in rodent stereotaxic brain surgeries, rodent injections (ip, sc, im)
Experience in rodent brain collection and tissue dissection
Experience in rodent behavioural testing (open field, Barnes maze, cylinder, etc)
Experience in Western blots, immunohistochemistry, ELISAs
Experience with lab management, ordering supplies, managing animal care and other protocols
Excellent verbal and written communication skills (English)
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Ability to work independently but also function as part of a team




Good problem‑solving skills
Good record‑keeping skills

Why Join UHN?
Competitive offer packages
Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
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 positive employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN’s attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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📌 Research Technician II (Ontario)
🏢 University Health Network
📍 Ontario