Research Technician (SRI) Biological Sciences Regular Full-time

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre; Toronto; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research hospital in Toronto seeks an individual to assist with ongoing virology research projects. The role involves conducting laboratory work in BSL2 and BSL3 environments and reviewing patient charts. Essential qualifications include a Bachelor of Science and at least one year of clinical laboratory experience. Strong communication skills and proficiency in scientific writing are also vital. This is a full-time position offering an opportunity to contribute to impactful research efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science required; MSc is considered an asset.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in clinical laboratory.
• Experience with molecular assays and specimen handling required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of research regulations and guidelines necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist with multiple ongoing virology research projects.
• Conduct wet-lab based projects in BSL2 and BSL3 environment.
• Perform patient chart reviews and assist with lab operational duties.
• Help with reagent ordering as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Attention to detail

Scientific writing

Education

Bachelor of Science

MSc

Tools

Molecular assays

Clinical lab protocols

Job description

Description of Team/Department (optional):

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 500000 square feet including in the worlds first Centre for Research in Image-Guided Therapeutics.

Dr. Kozaks research group is involved in studying emerging viruses to better understand viral pathogenesis develop novel diagnostics and evaluate countermeasures. Additionally work focuses on the genomic epidemiology of respiratory pathogens to better understand transmission and improve surveillance.

Summary of Duties

The individual will assist with multiple ongoing research projects in the lab related to virology. These will include both wet-lab based projects (eg. cell culture animal studies) in both a BSL2 and BSL3 environment as well as patient chart reviews. Additionally the individual will assist with reagent ordering and other lab operational duties as needed.

• Successful completion of a Bachelor of Science in a relevant field is required. A MSc is considered an asset
• A minimum of 1 year of experience in clinical laboratory
• Experience with molecular assays specimen handling and processing clinical samples is required. Experience working with animals is considered an asset.
• Strong interpersonal time management and organizational skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated proficiency in scientific writing
• Demonstrated knowledge of research regulations and guidelines (eg. clinical lab protocols biosafety etc)

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science required (MSc an asset)

We thank all applicants for their interest. However only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre is an equal opportunity employer.

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Employment Type

Full-Time