Union: Non-Union Number of Vacancies: 1 New or Replacement Position: New Site: Toronto Western Hospital,Krembil Discovery Tower Department: Schroeder Arthritis Institute Reports to: Laboratory Manager Salary Range: $31.02 - $38.78 per hour Hours: 37.5 hours per week Shifts: Monday to Friday Status: Temporary Full-Time (approx. 1 year) Closing Date: October 2, 2026

Position Summary
We are looking for a talented, passionate, and highly motivated individual to perform wet lab activities of our group. The successful Research Technician level II candidate is expected to be proficient in advanced molecular biology and biochemistry methods and will be responsible for assisting with group projects. Research may encompass hypothesis- or discovery-driven approaches to make genomic discoveries that may be translated to improve patient care and outcomes. Results-oriented, dedicated researchers with great communications skills interested in working in a dynamic and respectful environment are encouraged to apply.

Duties
Utilize standardized laboratory techniques and procedures in cell and molecular biology applications
Perform routine and specialized histological and immunohistochemical staining
Tissue processing, embedding & microtomy of clinical tissue
Maintain, passage and cryopreserve cell lines and primary cell cultures.
Perform Flow cytometry experiments
Perform experiments and analysis; communicate and maintain records of experimental data.
Perform genomics library preparation (RNA, whole genome, exome).
Process clinical samples
Contribute to overall operations of labs including managing inventory and space management
Responsible for maintaining research notebooks and sample management and data entry

Qualifications
At minimum,Completion of a BSc degree in Biological Sciences,



Biochemistry or related discipline is required (MSc degree preferred)
Two (2) years related experience is required.
Two(2) yearsof demonstrated research experience is preferred.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, excellent organization, experience preparing reports and ability to learn quickly.
Ability to work under pressure with attention to detail and perform multiple concurrent tasks.
Can work well both independently and in a team workplace
Ability to exercise significant independent judgement
Experience with data analysis (GraphPad Prism or R)
Ability to perform duties professionally and courteously and produce high-quality results while meeting deadlines by UHN standards.
Ability to understand and comply with regulatory issues involvinghuman subjects.
Highly self-motivated

Why join UHN?
In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

Competitive offer packages
Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
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 good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

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.

UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World and it’s only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.

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