Research Technician IV

Job Tittle: Research Technician IV

Job Posting: 929522

Union: Non-Union

Site: Princess Margaret Cancer Centre

Department: Princess Margaret Research Institute

Reports to: Principal Investigator 

Hours: 35 hours per week

Salary: $69, 160 - $86, 450 per annum. To Commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN compensation policy.

Status: Permanent Full-time 

Posted Date: March 15, 2024

Closing Date: March 31, 2024

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Position Summary

The Chan Laboratory at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre is seeking a Research Technician IV to support leukemia and clonal hematopoiesis research projects in a cell and molecular biology lab. Additional information regarding the lab is available at: http://www.uhnresearch.ca/researchers/profile.php?lookup=63690 

Duties

• Assist with molecular biology experiments – the duties includes molecular cloning, cell transfections, lentivirus production, cell transduction;
• Assist with mouse experiments – the duties include intravenous and intrafemroal transplantation, blood and bone marrow analysis, and treatment protocols;
• Conduct in vitro assays – the duty include flow cytometry, cell imaging, and cell proliferation assays.
• The candidate will support multiple projects, work directly with other members of the lab, and report directly to the Principal Investigator.

Qualifications

• At minimum a Master's degree in molecular biology or related Health Science discipline; PhD preferred
  At minimum, eight (8) years of related work experience with DNA cloning, mouse work, flow cytometry, tissue culture and laboratory techniques; 10 years experience with Bachelors Degree
• Experience working in a related biomedical research field is preferred
• Excellent competency in written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Collaborative mindset, able to follow instructions, and willing to work independently but also closely with other members of the team
• Proficiency with MS Office software for record keeping is essential 
• Strong analytical skills, excellent judgment, and the ability to work independently with guidance are essential. 

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.

Vaccines (COVID and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.

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. Applicants need to make their requirements known in advance.  Any information received related to an accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

University Health Network thanks all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.