Research Assistant (SRI) - Biological Sciences - Regular Full-Time 2026-18858

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre; Toronto; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, through its Sunnybrook Research Institute, is advancing focused ultrasound research to improve data collection, analysis, and manuscript preparation. The role emphasizes collaboration across neuroscience and oncology disciplines within a leading teaching hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

The ideal candidate will bring experience in animal experiments, histology, and biochemical assays, with proficiency in R or Python and familiarity with

Qualifications

• Experience in animal experiments, tissue processing, biochemical assays, and histology.
• Strong knowledge of neuroscience and oncology.
• Proficient with Excel, Word, PowerPoint; experience with R or Python.
• Familiarity with Protected Health Information and REDCap.
• Team player with strong English communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to foster collaborative relationships and coordinate teams.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on focused ultrasound projects to advance data collection and analysis.
• Prepare manuscripts and contribute to research dissemination.
• Follow hospital rules and safeguard patient and staff information.
• Work weekends occasionally if required.

Skills

Animal experiments

Histology

Biochemical assays

Neuroscience

Oncology

R

Python

REDCap

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Team player

English communication

Tools

REDCap

R

Python

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

One of Canada's Top 10 Research Hospitals, Sunnybrook Research Institute is developing innovations in care for the more than 1.3 million patients the hospital cares for annually.

Sunnybrook Research Institute is the research enterprise of Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, a teaching hospital fully affiliated with the University of Toronto. Research spans three Toronto-based campuses, eight programs and three scientific platforms. Our main aims are to understand and prevent disease, and to develop treatments that enhance and extend life. Our vision is to invent the future of health care. Each year, we conduct about $100 million in research across 500,000 square feet, including in the world’s first Centre for Research in Image-Guided Therapeutics.

The Hurvitz Brain Sciences Program focuses on treating and researching complex brain conditions, building on decades of expertise in brain disease management. Sunnybrook is a pioneer in neuromodulation, a rapidly advancing field that uses innovative technologies to target brain circuits for treating various brain disorders. The Harquail Centre for Neuromodulation (HCN) is among the first to offer a full spectrum of neuromodulation therapies in a state-of-the-art facility. With internationally recognized researchers, HCN focuses on minimally invasive technologies to address the root causes of conditions such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson’s, ALS, essential tremor, brain tumors, major depression, and OCD. Our experts are committed to developing personalized, cutting-edge treatments, expanding our impact locally and globally as the field continues to evolve.

Summary of Duties:

• Collaborate with rest of the team on focused ultrasound projects to advance data collection and analysis, and manuscript preparation

In addition, you will be expected to:

• Work within the larger context of Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre (SHSC) and observe Hospital and Research Institute rules and regulations, policies, procedures, practices, safety procedures and current legislation, in particular the Human Rights Code regarding discrimination and harassment.
• Ensure the confidentiality of patient, employee and Hospital information at all times.
• Work cooperatively and constructively with the other members of staff.
• Perform the above functions in a manner, which reflects SHSC Hospital philosophy and mission of service, while promoting and maintaining good public relations with patients, visitors and staff.
• Work on occasional weekends if necessary

Qualifications:

• The ideal candidate will be experienced in animal experiments, biologic specimen handling and processing, biochemical assays, and histological techniques. They should have a good understanding in neuroscience and oncology.
• Familiarity with office suite (e.g. Excel, Word, PowerPoint), statistical softwares and programming languages R or Python
• Familiarity with Protected Health Information, and clinical data capture systems (e.g. REDCap)
• Team player and self-starter with the ability to work efficiently and independently
• Exceptional written and verbal English communications and interpersonal skills
• Ability to foster collaborative relationships and coordinate teams of varying backgrounds while ensuring targets and objectives are met.