Lab Technician (2 Years Term, 100% Onsite)

University Of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 76,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian university is seeking a Lab Technician to support research in medicinal chemistry. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in sciences, with significant lab experience, particularly in mass spectrometry and affinity techniques. This full-time position offers an annual salary between $76,577 and $97,928, with a focus on collaborative research in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• At least three years of practical wet lab experience with mass spectrometry.
• Experience with affinity selection and sample preparation techniques.
• Strong scientific writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Performing precise lab experiments.
• Training students and staff on lab techniques.
• Contributing to research publications.

Skills

Ligand discovery using affinity selection-mass spectrometry

Mass spectrometry for characterizing samples

Python programming

C programming

Education

Bachelor's Degree in physical or life sciences

Master's Degree

Tools

Laboratory automation equipment

Job description

Date Posted: 07/30/2025
Req ID: 44566
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Acceleration Consortium
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number: #

Description:

About us:

The Faculty of Arts & Science is the heart of Canada’s leading university and one of the most comprehensive and diverse academic divisions in the world. The strength of Arts & Science derives from our combined teaching and research excellence in the humanities, sciences, and social sciences across 29 departments, seven colleges, and 46 interdisciplinary centres, institutes, and programs.

We can only realize our mission with the dedication and excellence of engaged staff and faculty. The diversity of opportunities and perspectives within the Faculty reflect the local and global landscape and the need for curiosity, innovative thinking, and collaboration. At Arts & Science, we take pride in our legacy of innovation and discovery that has changed the way we think about the world.

The Acceleration Consortium (AC) at the University of Toronto (U of T) is leading a transformative shift in scientific discovery that will accelerate technology development and commercialization. The AC is a global community of academia, industry, and government that leverages the power of artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, materials sciences, and high-throughput chemistry to create self-driving laboratories (SDLs), also called materials acceleration platforms (MAPs). These autonomous labs rapidly design materials and molecules needed for a sustainable, healthy, and resilient future, with applications ranging from renewable energy and consumer electronics to drugs. AC Staff Scientists will advance the infield of AI-driven autonomous discovery and develop the materials and molecules required to address society’s largest challenges, such as climate change, water pollution, and future pandemics.

The Acceleration Consortium received a $200M Canadian First Research Excellence Grant for seven years to develop self-driving labs for chemistry and materials, the largest ever grant to a Canadian University.

Your opportunity:

Reporting to the Executive Director, Acceleration Consortium, and working under the guidance of (Senior) Research Associates, this Lab Technician position will support research projects focused on medicinal chemistry. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with scientists and engineers in our interdisciplinary team. We seek a highly motivated individual with experience in ligand discovery using affinity selection-mass spectrometry or similar techniques, mass spectrometry for characterizing chemical mixtures or proteomic samples, and programming in Python or C. Experience with affinity selection techniques, biochemical or biophysical assays, mass spectrometry sample preparation, and data analysis is essential.

This is a 2-year term position with the possibility of renewal. The position requires onsite work.

Responsibilities include:

• Performing precise lab experiments
• Training students and staff on lab techniques
• Contributing to research publications
• Preparing samples and maintaining lab equipment
• Ensuring safety and compliance
• Serving as a technical resource

Essential qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in physical or life sciences; Master's preferred
• At least three years of practical wet lab experience with mass spectrometry
• Experience with affinity selection and sample preparation techniques
• Knowledge of developing mass spectrometry methods and assays
• Strong scientific writing skills
• Familiarity with laboratory automation equipment
• Ability to work independently and in teams

Assets (non-essential):

• Proficiency in Python data analysis
• Experience in pharmaceutical or biotech industries
• Familiarity with electronic lab notebooks, 3D printing, and CAD software

Key attributes for success:

• Effective communicator
• Efficient and meticulous
• Organized team player

Closing date: 08/13/2025, 11:59 PM ET
Employee group: USW
Appointment type: Grant - Term
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay scale: USW Pay Band 11, $76,577 to $97,928 annually
Job category: Engineering / Technical
Recruiter: Ann Yang

Lived Experience Statement: Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply, and lived experience will be considered as applicable.