Apply histology expertise at UHN’s STTARR Innovation Centre, processing tissue specimens through paraffin, frozen sectioning, and staining workflows. This permanent full-time role works 37.5 hours weekly.

As a Research Technician I, you will support pre-clinical and translational projects within the Histopathology Core. Your work includes FFPE processing, cryosectioning, tissue grossing, embedding, H&E; staining, and specimen accessioning. You will also maintain documentation and support imaging workflows.

Key Responsibilities:

- Perform paraffin microtome sectioning of FFPE tissue samples
- Complete cryosectioning and frozen tissue sectioning as required
- Receive, accession, label, and prepare incoming specimens
- Perform tissue grossing, embedding, H&E;, and special staining




- Process mouse tissues and maintain accurate project records

Requirements:

- BSc in life, biomedical, biology, health, or related sciences
- Experience processing FFPE tissue and performing paraffin sectioning
- Knowledge of histology, pathology techniques, and mouse anatomy
- Ability to maintain inventories and manage competing priorities
- Solid communication, organization, and attention to detail

Support UHN research through precise tissue processing, histological staining, documentation, and collaboration within the Histopathology Core.

📌 Histology Research Technician (Toronto)
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📍 Toronto