Research Technician I - Histopathology, STARR Innovation Centre

- Full-time
- Department: Research
- Compensation: CAD 54,951 - CAD 68,699 - yearly

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.

Union: Non-Union
Number of Vacancies: 1
Replacement or New: Replacement
Site: STTARR, Allan Slaight Medical Innovation Labs (ASMIL)
Department: Research - STTARR
Reports to: Manager
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: $54,951 - $68,699 per annum
Status: Permanent Full-Time
Closing Date:November 19, 2026

Position Summary

The Research Technician I is a key member of the Histopathology Core within the STTARR Innovation Centre, supporting a broad range of pre-clinical and translational research projects. The position is responsible for receiving, processing, embedding, sectioning,



staining, and documenting tissue specimens to support high-quality histological analysis and imaging workflows.

Working closely with researchers, core facility users, and members of the histology, imaging, and image analysis teams, the Research Technician performs paraffin and frozen tissue sectioning, tissue grossing, embedding, routine and specialized staining procedures, and specimen accessioning. The role also supports the processing of pre-clinical animal tissues, including mouse specimens, while ensuring adherence to laboratory quality standards, Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), and established standard operating procedures.

The Research Technician contributes to the efficient operation of the Histopathology Core by maintaining accurate sample records, coordinating project workflows, monitoring specimen inventories, and providing timely updates to researchers regarding project status and deliverables. Through the delivery of high-quality histology services, this position supports scientific discovery and advances across a diverse portfolio of research initiatives.

Duties

- Perform routine paraffin microtome sectioning of FFPE tissue samples.
- Perform cryosectioning/frozen tissue sectioning as required.
- Receive, accession, and prepare incoming tissue specimens, including verification of fixation status,



sample labeling, and documentation.
- Perform tissue grossing, embedding, routine Hematoxylin & Eosin (H&E;) staining, and special staining procedures.
- Handle and process pre-clinical animal tissue specimens, including mouse tissues and organs.
- Maintain accurate laboratory records, sample inventories, and project documentation in accordance with Positive Laboratory Practices (GLP).
- Communicate with investigators and core facility users regarding project requirements, sample status, and timelines.
- Support additional histopathology core activities as required, with training provided where appropriate.
- Ensure compliance with laboratory safety requirements, SOPs, and quality standards.

Qualifications

- BSc in Life Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Biology, Health Sciences, or a related discipline.
- Must have basic knowledge of animal anatomy; hands-on experience in a histology laboratory, pathology laboratory, core facility, or comparable wet lab environment strongly preferred
- Demonstrated experience with FFPE tissue processing and paraffin microtome sectioning.
- Experience performing frozen tissue sectioning using a cryostat is strongly preferred.
- Experience handling and processing pre-clinical animal tissues, particularly mouse tissues, is strongly preferred.
- Working knowledge of basic mouse anatomy and tissue identification.
- Knowledge of histology and pathology laboratory techniques, methods, and procedures.
- Experience with tissue embedding, H&E; staining, and special staining techniques is considered an asset.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain accurate laboratory records and samp

📌 Research Technician I (Toronto)
🏢 University Health Network
📍 Toronto