Technician (Clinical Biobank) - Toronto, Canada - Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute

Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute

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Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Reference Number:

Posted Date:8/10/2023

Closing Date:8/31/2023

Department:
LTRI - Research Centre for Women's and Infants' Health

Position:
Technician (Clinical Biobank)

POSITION TITLE

Technician (Clinical Biobank)
DEPARTMENT

LTRI

Research Centre for Women's and Infants' Health
EMPLOYMENT TYPE
Temporary, Part-Time
HOURS OF WORK
7.5 to 22.5 hours per week
EMPLOYEE GROUP
Non-Union
REPORTS TO
Manager of RCWIH Biobank
ORGANIZATION OR DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION:

The Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute of Mount Sinai Hospital, a University of Toronto affiliated research centre, is one of the world's leading centres in biomedical research.

With ground-breaking discoveries in research areas such as diabetes, genetic disorders, cancer and women's and infants' health, the Institute is committed to excellence in health research and the training of young investigators.

Strong partnerships with the clinical programs of Mount Sinai Hospital ensure that scientific knowledge is used to promote human health.

Your significant contributions will assist in maintaining our momentum in advancing our research.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Participant recruitment involving screening of prospective participant charts and electronic medical records, provision of written informed consent, and participant monitoring and tracking from consent to delivery
Collect and process (i.e. PFAfix, snap freeze) placentas and/or other tissue or blood samples in accordance with the RCWIH Biobank Standard Operating Procedures
Participate in oncall rotations for night and weekend coverage to ensure collection of high priority samples in consultation with the Manager/Research Coordinator
Record relevant participant information and clinical data accurately and promptly into the computer database and/or on paper forms as required
Consult and inform clinical care staff of anticipated sample collections and ensure collegial interactions
Ensure consent forms are properly completed and securely stored in files and electronically in a secure database
Monitor and maintain Biobank equipment and materials used for sample processing and storage (including liquid nitrogen and dry ice)
Archive fixed and frozen specimens according to Biobank Standard Operating Procedures
Make tissue block slides and crush snap frozen tissue
Miscellaneous tasks related to sample collection, processing, and archiving, as required and outlined by the Biobank Manager/Research Coordinator
Follow Standard Operating Procedures as written as a daytoday responsibility

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree and 6 months to 1 year of related experience

Discipline(s):Health Sciences, Medical Sciences, Life Sciences, or Physiology

Required skills:

Communication skills (verbal and written)
Strong organizational skills
Detailoriented
Selfmotivated and able to work independently to complete the collective goals of the team
Good judgment and decision making
Basic computer skills with Microsoft Word, Excel and Access (data collection and entry)
Comfortable working with human tissues and basic surgical instruments

Additional assets:

Research/laboratory experience and technical laboratory skills
Familiarity with and/or interest in obstetrics (preferred)
Previous work experience in a healthcare and/or clinical setting
Previous experience interacting with study participants/patients
Ability to do callin coverage at Mount Sinai Hospital on short notice

Additional information/Special instructions:

To ensure the safety and wellbeing of all our people and patients, Sinai Health has made it a priority to support everyone in getting vaccinated against COVID19. Consistent with this, our Staff Immunization & Surveillance Policy was recently updated to include the requirement for full vaccination currently defined as receiving two doses and serving a 14day waiting period following the second dose in order to be able to work at Sinai Health. To be compliant with our updated Policy, you must provide proof of dual COVID19 vaccination, as indicated on the Prospective Immunization and Surveillance Policy Information Sheet, in order to be eligible for employment at Sinai Health. If you believe you are one of the very few people who may require an exemption from vaccination, supporting medical information must be submitted to our Occupational Health department, who will review and assess._
The Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute is a scent sensitive environment, and all members of the community are expected to refrain from wearing or using scented products while visiting or working at the Institute. We also support a barrierfree workplace supported by the Institute's accessibility plan, accommodation and disability management policies and procedures. Should you require accommodation