Laboratory Technician

University of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 66,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Toronto is seeking a Laboratory Technician to join the Department of Biochemistry. In this full-time term position, you will support research on stem cell biology and tissue regeneration, requiring strong technical skills and the ability to manage lab resources effectively.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Access to university resources and facilities

Qualifications

• Minimum one year relevant experience in a molecular biology or biochemistry lab.
• Experience with diverse mammalian cell lines, including pluripotent stem cells.
• Ability to work under pressure with scientific deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Conduct collaborative cell biological research in the Attisano lab.
• Prepare statistical reports and troubleshoot routine equipment.
• Order and maintain laboratory supplies.

Skills

Immunofluorescence microscopy

RNA extraction

Real-Time PCR

Cell culturing

Time management

Communication skills

Manual dexterity

Education

Bachelors of Science (B.Sc.)

Job description

Date Posted: 05/29/2025
Req ID: 43157
Faculty/Division: Temerty Faculty of Medicine
Department: Dept of Biochemistry
Campus:St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number: 00044532

Description:

About us:

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.

Your opportunity:

The Department of Biochemistry is a dynamic community of 70 faculty, 150 graduate students and 450 undergraduate students. Our research touches on fundamental questions on basic mechanisms of living systems as well as the discovery of new therapeutics against infection, cancer and neurodegenerative disease. Our departmental mission is to offer undergraduate and graduate education that is second-to-none in the world. We aim to prepare the best minds for careers in academia as well as the private sector.

As Laboratory Technician, you will support the Attisano lab, focusing on stem cell biology, development and tissue regeneration. Relying on your sharp technical and organizational skills, you will conduct collaborative cell biological research and coordinate the purchasing and maintenance of supplies.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Constructing proof of concept experiments to test different elements of the process
• Collecting experimental data, verifying results and passing on findings
• Preparing statistical reports and summaries from data collected
• Troubleshooting routine equipment repairs
• Providing detailed explanations and demonstrating procedures to students/employees on lab techniques, experimental procedures and protocols
• Ordering and maintaining supplies
• Serving as a technical resource on laboratory protocols, and experimental procedures and equipment

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelors of Science (B.Sc.) in relevant science field, or an acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum one year relevant experience in a molecular biology or biochemistry lab
• Relevant experience in general cell biological techniques, including immunofluorescence microscopy, RNA extraction and Real-Time PCR
• Extensive experience in culturing diverse mammalian cell lines, including primary cell lines and human pluripotent stem cell lines
• Experience following rules and procedural instructions with sterilization, handwashing and cleaning procedures related to lab maintenance
• Experience with providing orientation to others on work procedures and practices
• Demonstrated experience interpreting experimental results, trouble-shooting experiments, and managing conflicting priorities and deadlines
• Experience maintaining laboratory records, and collecting, maintaining and verifying laboratory results
• Excellent time management, organizational and multi-tasking skills; and ability toexercise sound judgement
• Strong oral and written communication skills, ability to exercise initiative and deal effectively with other members of the lab, including experience demonstrating general laboratory procedures to others
• Experience maintaining shared laboratory spaces and equipment
• Ability to work under pressure with scientific deadlines
• Ability to work with a diverse group of colleagues
• Excellent manual dexterity required

Assets (Nonessential):

• Expertise in generating, maintaining and optimizing growth of organoids
• Expertise in tissue sectioning

To be successful in this role you will be:

• Communicator
• Diligent
• Multi-tasker
• Organized

This is a term position of 1 year.

Closing Date: 06/12/2025, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW
Appointment Type: Grant - Term
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:
USW Pay Band 09 -- $66,715. with an annual step progression to a maximum of $85,319. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.
Job Category: Research Administration & Teaching
Recruiter: Amanda Krmek

Lived Experience Statement
Candidates 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.