Research Technician - Toronto, Canada - Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Dr. Dabdoub's laboratory focuses on discovering and elucidating the molecular signalling pathways responsible for the neurodevelopment of the inner ear.

The goal is to connect the developmental biology of the inner ear to diseases and ultimately to regenerative medicine for the amelioration of hearing loss and balance disorders.

Key Responsibilities

Must be willing to work with cells, viruses, bacteria, mice, human samples, and tissue processing for histology.
Must be willing to occasionally work evenings and weekends if necessary for experiments/animals.
Must be able to work with chemicals and biological hazards.

Qualifications

A BSc. degree or higher with 3+ years of job experience.
Experience in animal handling, husbandry and colony maintenance, including but not limited to the reproduction and maintenance of mutant mouse strains (setting up breeding pairs, ear tagging, genotyping, weaning, retiring of breeders, euthanasia).
Generate and update SOPs; renew AUPs.
Good organizational skills and the ability to proactively and appropriately facilitate the maintenance of all lab supplies and equipment, maintain steady levels of lab supplies and organize purchasing records.
Ability to take initiative and handle responsibility, and demonstrated effective time management skills and ability to organize and maintain a clean laboratory.
Knowledge and ability to perform molecular biology and tissue culture research procedures, such as sterile technique, DNA preparation, protein purification, tissue culture, PCR, Western, cloning, bacterial growth, plasmid preparation, immunohistochemistry, and genotyping. Document results.
Computer skills: Microsoft Office proficiency, experience with SoftMouse, Quartzy, GraphPad Prism, an asset.
Excellent interpersonal skills with a strong demonstrated ability to communicate orally and in writing. Possess skills of tact, diplomacy, confidentiality, and flexibility. Ability and willingness to work independently and in a diverse team.

How to Apply

Applications should include the following:

A cover letter outlining relevant experiences.
Detailed CV.
Contact information for three references.

The Sunnybrook Research Institute is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

If you require accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please indicate this in your cover letter.

Sunnybrook Research Institute is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

If you require accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please indicate this in your cover letter.

Sunnybrook Research Institute is strongly committed to inclusion and diversity within its community and welcomes all applicants including but not limited to: visible minorities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ persons, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

Please be advised that in order to be eligible for employment at Sunnybrook, all new hires must have received the full series of a COVID-19 vaccine or combination of COVID-19 vaccines approved by Health Canada (e.g., two doses of a two-dose vaccine series, or one dose of a single-dose vaccine series);
AND have received the final dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at least 14 days ago.

Medical exemptions or any other kind of requested exemption based upon the Hospital's obligations pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code will be considered on a case-by-case basis.