Research Technician II, Schroeder Arthritis Institute

University Health Network; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive offer packages

HOOPP pension

Transit access

Flexible work environment

Development opportunities

Corporate discounts

Job summary

University Health Network (UHN) is seeking a talented Research Technician II for the Schroeder Arthritis Institute at Toronto Western Hospital. The role performs wet lab activities with advanced molecular biology and biochemistry techniques, supporting genomic discovery projects aimed at improving patient care.

The successful candidate will handle histology, immunohistochemistry, genomics library prep, flow cytometry, and data recording while collaborating across teams.

Qualifications

• Completion of a BSc degree in Biological Sciences, Biochemistry or related discipline (MSc preferred).
• Two years related experience required; two years of research experience preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, organization, and report-writing skills.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and in a team; significant independent judgement.
• Experience with data analysis (GraphPad Prism or R).
• Familiarity with regulatory issues involving human subjects.

Responsibilities

• Utilize standardized laboratory techniques in cell and molecular biology applications.
• Perform routine and specialized histological and immunohistochemical staining.
• Tissue processing, embedding & microtomy of clinical tissue.
• Maintain, passage and cryopreserve cell lines and primary cell cultures.
• Perform Flow cytometry experiments.
• Perform experiments and analysis; communicate and maintain records of experimental data.
• Perform genomics library preparation (RNA, whole genome, exome).
• Process clinical samples and manage inventory.
• Contribute to lab operations including space management and notebooks/sample data entry.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Independent judgement

Data analysis

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences, Biochemistry or related discipline

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Company Description

UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #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 it’s 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

Number of Vacancies: 1

New or Replacement Position: New

Site: Toronto Western Hospital, Krembil Discovery Tower

Department: Schroeder Arthritis Institute

Reports to: Laboratory Manager

Salary Range: $31.02 - $38.78 per hour

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Shifts: Monday to Friday

Status: Temporary Full-Time (approx. 1 year)

Closing Date: October 2, 2026

Position Summary

We are looking for a talented, passionate, and highly motivated individual to perform wet lab activities of our group. The successful Research Technician level II candidate is expected to be proficient in advanced molecular biology and biochemistry methods and will be responsible for assisting with group projects. Research may encompass hypothesis- or discovery-driven approaches to make genomic discoveries that may be translated to improve patient care and outcomes. Results-oriented, dedicated researchers with great communications skills interested in working in a dynamic and respectful environment are encouraged to apply.

Duties

• Utilize standardized laboratory techniques and procedures in cell and molecular biology applications
• Perform routine and specialized histological and immunohistochemical staining
• Tissue processing, embedding & microtomy of clinical tissue
• Maintain, passage and cryopreserve cell lines and primary cell cultures.
• Perform Flow cytometry experiments
• Perform experiments and analysis; communicate and maintain records of experimental data.
• Perform genomics library preparation (RNA, whole genome, exome).
• Process clinical samples
• Contribute to overall operations of labs including managing inventory and space management
• Responsible for maintaining research notebooks and sample management and data entry

Qualifications

• At minimum, Completion of a BSc degree in Biological Sciences, Biochemistry or related discipline is required (MSc degree preferred)
• Two (2) years related experience is required.
• Two (2) years of demonstrated research experience is preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, excellent organization, experience preparing reports and ability to learn quickly.
• Ability to work under pressure with attention to detail and perform multiple concurrent tasks.
• Can work well both independently and in a team environment
• Ability to exercise significant independent judgement
• Experience with data analysis (GraphPad Prism or R)
• Ability to perform duties professionally and courteously and produce high-quality results while meeting deadlines by UHN standards.
• Ability to understand and comply with regulatory issues involving human subjects.
• Highly self-motivated

Additional Information

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. At University Health Network (UHN), artificial intelligence technologies may be used to assist in the screening, assessment, and selection of candidates for this position.

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.

Why join 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.)

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.