Compensation: CAD 61,854 - CAD 77,318 - yearly Company Description 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. Union: Non-Union Number of Vacancies: 1 Current or Replacement Position: Replacement Site: Princess Margaret Cancer Centre Department: Princess Margaret Genomics Centre Reports to: Principal Investigator Salary Range: $61,854 - $77,318 per annum Hours: 37.5 hours per week Shifts: Monday - Friday Status: Permanent Full-time Closing Date: November 13, 2026 Position Summary The Princess Margaret Genomics Centre is seeking a Permanent Full-time Research Technician II, with potential for advancement within the PMGC team. As an integral member at the Genomics Centre, a core facility, the research technician must be dedicated and result-driven and will be involved in all aspects of service projects, following SOPs and meeting target deadlines. Duties Working under the direction of senior staff,



the successful applicant will utilize SOPs to:
Perform genomics library preparation (RNA, whole genome, exome)
This includes QC of input material (RNA and DNA), following SOPs for construction, and QC of final products for internally constructed and externally submitted sequencing-ready libraries
DNA epigenetic profiling (methylation) library construction
Input sample QC by BioAnalyzer, Nanodrop, and fluorimetry
Final library QC by BioAnalyzer
Entry of sample and library information into LIMS
At minimum,Bachelor’degree in Genomics, Molecular biology or related discipline is required,
At least one (1)year of experience with standard molecular biology laboratory techniques, such as:
PCR reaction set up and purification
qPCR reaction assembly and data interpretation
Sequencing library construction, an asset

Experience with using LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System)is an asset
Experience with Illumina DNA sequencing library construction workflows and instrument operation is an asset
A willingness to learn new techniques and technologies is required
Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP )
A flexible work environment
Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)
At University Health Network (UHN), artificial intelligence technologies may be used to assist in the screening, assessment, and selection of candidates for this position.
Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process.

📌 Laboratory Research Assistant (Research Institute) (Toronto)
🏢 University Health Network
📍 Toronto