Technologist I - Molecular Medicine
Job ID
24487
Location
Toronto, Ontario
Annualized Hiring Range
$57,283 - $78,764
*Compensation commensurate with experience
Dept/Program Name
Good Ventures multistage malar
Target Openings
1
Work Type
In Person
Hours of Work
35.00
FTE
1.00
Contract Length
1 year
Level of Police Check
Criminal & Judicial Record
Date Posted
2026-09-08
Deadline to Apply
2026-09-20
**About Sick

Kids**
Dedicated exclusively to children and their families, The Hospital for Sick Children (Sick

Kids) is one of the largest and most respected paediatric healthcare centres in the world.

As innovators in child health, we lead and partner to improve the health of children through the integration of healthcare, leading-edge research and education.

Our reputation would not have been built - nor could it be maintained - without the skills, knowledge and experience of the extraordinary people who come to work here every day.

Sick

Kids is committed to ongoing learning and development, and features a caring and supportive work environment that combines exceptionally high standards of practice.

When you join Sick

Kids, you become part of our community.

We share a commitment and determination to fulfill our vision of
_Healthier Children. A Better World_
.

Don't miss out on the opportunity to work alongside the world's best in paediatric healthcare.
**Position Description**
Dr.

Julien's laboratory at The Hospital for Sick Children Research Institute is looking for a Research Technologist I to assist in executing protein production and laboratory experiments for the development of vaccines and antibodies for the treatment of infectious diseases.

We are looking for a driven and enthusiastic scientist with experience in biochemistry, molecular biology, and in vitro assay development who can thrive in a highly collaborative research setting.
**Here's What You'll Get To Do**
:
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Work under the direction of senior staff to execute protein production from mammalian expression system for the generation of antigens and antibodies.
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Develop and / or optimize experimental methods to expand in vitro ligand binding assays.
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Grow your knowledge and technical skill set around the use of vaccines and antibodies for the prevention of infectious diseases.
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Support and collaborate with project team members to meet deliverables and timelines.
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Contribute towards the development of guidelines, procedures and standards.
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Analyze, interpret, and report experimental results in written, verbal or graphical form as required to senior staff and at lab meetings.




**Here's What You'll Need:**
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Bachelor or Masters of Science degree in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology or Immunology with 2+ years of wet lab experience.
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Experience expressing and purifying proteins for downstream biochemical assays and/or structural biology.

High-throughput protein expression is considered an asset.
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Experience with one of E. coli, yeast, insect, and/or mammalian protein expression systems is required, while experience with mammalian protein expression systems (e.g. HEK 293, CHO) is preferred.
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Experience performing in vitro binding assays such as BLI, SPR, ITC, and/or ELISA.

Experience with flow cytometry is considered an asset.
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Ability to function in a timeline-driven, dynamic environment, and to adapt to new techniques and protocols.
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Demonstrated competency in written and verbal communications.
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Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
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Committed to continuous learning and improvement.
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Demonstrated ability to participate in collaborative and productive scientific projects.
**Here's What You'll Love:**
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Enhancing children's health and changing the lives of children and their families every day.
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A focus on employee wellness with our new Staff Health and Well-being Strategy.

Self-care helps us support others.
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A hospital that welcomes and focuses on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.
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The opportunity to make an impact.

Regardless of your role or professional interest, you'll be making a difference at Sick

Kids and contributing to our vision of Healthier Children. A Better World.
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Comprehensive health & dental benefits.
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An academic and learning environment, awards and bursaries, mentoring programs, and a focus on continuous improvement.
**Employment Type:** Full-time temporary 1 year contract, 1.0 FTE
**How to Apply?**
Upload your CV and a letter of intent when applying before September 20th, 2026.

Successful candidates will be notified for interviews, at which time two letters of references will also be required.
**About Us**
Dr.

Julien's laboratory focuses on the molecular characterization of antibodies by studies of their interactions with cell surface receptors in therapeutic development,



and with pathogens guiding vaccine design primarily against Plasmodium falciparum malaria and HIV-1.

Dr.

Julien's laboratory is located in the Molecular Medicine Program of The Peter Gilgan Centre for Research and Learning at Sick

Kids, a 21-story, 750,000 square-foot facility that incorporates an open-concept design, state-of-the-art research facilities, and cooperative workspaces.

As a member of the Sick

Kids community, you will become part of a world-renowned organization dedicated to fulfilling a vision of Healthier Children, A Better World.

For over 135 years, Sick

Kids has worked hard to make the world a better place for children and their families.

Each day, people around the organization are doing meaningful work that directly, and often indirectly, benefits children in Canada and around the world.
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**Our Commitment to Diversity**
Sick

Kids is committed to championing equity, diversity and inclusion in all that we do, fostering an intentionally inclusive and culturally safe environment that reflects the diversity of the patients, families and communities we serve.

Learn more about workplace inclusion. (https://www.sickkids.ca/en/about/edi/workplace-inclusion/)
**Accessibility & Accommodation**
If you require accommodation during the application process, please reach out to our
aSKHR team ( [email protected] )
.

Sick

Kids can provide access and inclusion supports to eligible candidates to support their full engagement during the interview and selection process as well as to ensure candidates are able to perform their duties once successfully hired.

If you are invited for an interview and require accommodation, please let us know at the time of your invitation to interview.

Information received related to access, inclusion or accommodation will be addressed confidentially.
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