Research Technician I

SML Inox; Toronto; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at a leading research institute for a Research Technician I. This role focuses on developing innovative therapies for ischemic heart disease using pluripotent stem cells. The successful candidate will work closely with a dedicated team, mastering the art of cell culture and quality control while contributing to groundbreaking research. You'll be involved in preparing essential lab materials, maintaining equipment, and supporting fellow researchers in their projects. This position not only offers a chance to enhance your technical skills but also to collaborate with experts in the field. If you are passionate about advancing medical science and thrive in a collaborative environment, this role could be your next big step.

Qualifications

• More than 6 months of experience in routine cell culture and quality control.
• Core competency in written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Manufacturing stem cell-derived cardiac cell types based on established protocols.
• Preparing reagents, maintaining equipment, and checking inventories.

Skills

cell culture

quality control

flow cytometry

communication skills

team collaboration

Job 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.

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.

Minimum Requirements:

1. More than 6 months of prior experience in routine cell culture and quality control (e.g. flow cytometry and other molecular techniques).
2. Core competency in written and verbal communication as well as the communication and maintenance of records of experimental data.
3. Ability to work well with people from different disciplines and with varying levels of technical expertise.
4. Availability 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 also an asset.

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.

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 is misleading, inaccurate, or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

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