Home to over 40 departments and institutes, the University of Toronto's Temerty Faculty of Medicine lies at the heart of the Toronto Academic Health Science Network and is a global leader in ground-breaking research and education, spanning clinical medicine, basic science and the rehabilitation sciences sectors.
The Department of Molecular Genetics holds a leadership position in Canada and internationally as a premier venue for biomedical and life sciences research and education. Our dynamic community of over 350 graduate students is engaged in M.Program in Molecular Genetics. Sc. in Genetic Counseling as well as M.H.Sc. in Medical Genomics. Furthermore, the department provides a rigorous undergraduate specialist and major in Molecular Genetics and Microbiology. Our faculty, fellows, and students are highly acclaimed for pioneering phenomenal advances in some of the most exciting areas of modern science with a profound impact on human health.
As Laboratory Technician, you will support teaching and research activities by contributing to the day-to-day operation of a basic research lab employing the techniques typical of a biochemistry/structural biology lab. You will construct proof-of-concept experiments, collect and analyze experimental data, and provide technical support on laboratory procedures and equipment. You will also play an important role in maintaining laboratory facilities and resources, troubleshooting technical issues, and ensuring research activities are conducted safely and in accordance with established procedures and protocols.
Supporting laboratory operations and experimental activities, including constructing proof-of-concept experiments, collecting and verifying experimental data, preparing draft reports and summaries from findings, and serving as a technical resource on laboratory protocols and equipment
Maintaining laboratory facilities, equipment, and supplies, including cleaning and sterilizing laboratory equipment and workspaces, troubleshooting equipment and workstation issues,



arranging repairs and replacements, and ensuring laboratories are properly equipped for teaching and research activities
Providing technical support and guidance, including demonstrating laboratory techniques and procedures, serving as a technical resource on laboratory protocols and equipment, and supporting students and staff during laboratory activities
Supporting laboratory administration activities, including ordering supplies, maintaining equipment and inventory records, updating documentation, and supporting the upkeep of laboratory workspaces
Ensuring safe laboratory practices, including adhering to health and safety procedures, supporting the safe handling of specialized equipment and materials, and following established waste handling and disposal procedures

Bachelor's Degree or an acceptable combination of equivalent experience, preferably in biochemistry or molecular biology
Minimum two (2) years of experience supporting laboratory operations in a university or research environment
Demonstrated experience constructing proof-of-concept experiments and supporting molecular biology procedures, including recombinant DNA techniques, plasmid construction, and mammalian and bacterial cell culture
Experience collecting, verifying, organizing, and reporting experimental data and findings, including preparing draft reports, summaries, and related documentation
Experience preparing, assembling, and setting up laboratory equipment, materials, and supplies for teaching and research activities
Experience cleaning, sterilizing,



and maintaining laboratory equipment and facilities in accordance with established procedures
Experience troubleshooting routine laboratory equipment, workstation, and technical issues
Experience maintaining laboratory inventories, including those associated with biosafety requirements, ordering supplies, and facilitating equipment and supply records
Experience serving as a technical resource on laboratory protocols, procedures, and equipment, including providing technical guidance to students and staff
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint), as well as standard tools used in DNA plasmid construct generation and visualization (SnapGene or ApE) and the NCBI and Expasy tools for protein and DNA database searching/analysis
Knowledge of laboratory health and safety practices, including the safe handling and disposal of laboratory materials and waste
Demonstrated ability to independently perform laboratory procedures and experiments
Ability to maintain accurate laboratory records and documentation
Ability to exercise sound judgment and resolve routine laboratory issues independently
Demonstrated manual dexterity and precision in handling laboratory equipment
Assets (Nonessential):

~ Experience with biochemical and biophysical characterization of proteins, including enzyme assays and binding studies using biolayer interferometry (BLI), surface plasmon resonance (SPR), or related techniques is considered an asset

Schedule: Full time
Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.
Research Administration & Teaching
Divisional HR Office Email: View email address on jobs.utoronto.ca who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.

📌 Lab Technician (Full Time) (Toronto)
🏢 University of Toronto
📍 Toronto