Research Technician I

University Health Network; Toronto; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The University Health Network is seeking a Research Technician I at the McEwen Stem Cell Institute. This role involves developing therapies for ischemic heart disease using pluripotent stem cells under the Principal Investigator's guidance. Responsibilities include preparing lab samples, maintaining equipment, and assisting with cell culture tasks. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree and prior lab experience, demonstrating effective communication skills and attention to detail.

Benefits

Competitive offer packages

Membership in Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan

Flexible work environment

Multiple corporate discounts

Qualifications

• Minimum of six months related technical experience in a lab.
• Experience in routine cell culture and general lab analysis techniques.
• Capable of maintaining well-organized records and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to studies on developing therapies for ischemic heart disease.
• Prepare reagents, maintain equipment, and assist lab activities.
• Complete cell culture duties and potentially assist in animal models.

Skills

Cell culture

Verbal communication

Written communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Company Description

UHN is Canada’s No. 1 hospital and the world’s No. 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 its only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.

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Job Description

Union: Non-Union

Site: Princess Margaret Health Research Tower

Department: McEwen Stem Cell Institute

Reports to: Principal Investigator

Work Model: On-Site

Hours: 37.5

Shifts: Days

Status: Permanent Full-Time

Closing Date: June 6, 2025

A Research Technician I position is available at the McEwen Stem Cell Institute. The successful candidate will contribute to studies aimed at developing novel therapies for ischemic heart disease based on pluripotent stem cells. Working under the direction of the Principal investigator, the Research Technician I will work with team members in manufacturing stem cell-derived cardiac cell types based on established protocols and standardized techniques. The candidate will support the work of other lab members by preparing reagents, maintaining equipment, checking inventories, placing orders, and assisting/coordinating other routine activities in the lab.

The candidate may also have the opportunity to assist in the delivery of the cell products in animal models (rodent and swine) of cardiac injury under the training and supervision of a highly experienced animal surgeon.

Qualified candidates should have more than 6 months of prior experience in routine cell culture, quality control (e.g. flow cytometry and other molecular techniques). They must demonstrate core competency in written and verbal communication as well as the communication and maintenance of records of experimental data.

Qualified candidates should be capable of working well with people from different disciplines and with varying levels of technical expertise.

Candidates must also be available to complete cell culture duties at least one weekend day per month (Saturday or Sunday, ~4 hours per day, as part of your 37.5 hour work week). Strong preference will be given to candidates available more than one weekend day per month.

Prior experience with pluripotent stem cell culture, differentiation and manipulation is a major asset. Experience in survival surgery or surgical procedures in animal models is an asset.

Qualifications

• At minimum a Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field
• A minimum of six months related technical experience
• Experience in routine cell culture and other general lab analysis techniques
• Core competency in verbal and written communication skills
• Maintenance of well-organized records and documentation, inventories, data entry and analysis
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent attention to detail and meticulous bench work
• Self-motivated and willing to accept temporary responsibilities outside of initial job description
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
  
  
  

If you are interested in making your contribution at UHN, please apply on-line. You will be asked to copy and paste as well as attach your resume and covering letter. You will also be required to complete some initial screening questions.

For current UHN employees, only those who have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, and possess all the required experience and qualifications should apply.

UHN thanks all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

UHN is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the Bona-fide for the open position. Applicants need to make their requirements known when contacted.

Additional Information

Why join UHN?

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)
  
  
  

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.