Research Technician I - Toronto, Canada - University Health Network
Description
Research Technician I
Job Posting #864474
Site:
Krembil Research Institute/Toronto Western Hospital
Reports to:
Principal Investigator
Hours per week: 35 hours per week
Salary:
$ 25.10 to $ 31.38per hour commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN Compensation Policy
Status:
Temporary Full-time (1 year contract)
Posted Date:
April 30, 2023
Closing date:
May 30, 2023
The University Health Network, where "above all else the needs of patients come first", encompasses Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and the Michener Institute of Education at UHN.
The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research and education.
With a long tradition of ground breaking firsts and a purpose of "Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning", the University Health Network (UHN), Canada's largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 16,000 employees, more than 1,200 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers.
UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world.Position Summary
Qualifications
- At minimum, a Bachelor's Degree in a biological science
- At minimum, six (6) months related work experience in a laboratory setting
- Expertise and experience in standard research laboratory techniques and procedures
- Experience with animal handling (rodents) and in vitro cell biology
- Experience with protein analysis (ELISA, SDS, PAGE, WB) an asset
- Detail oriented and well organized
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Problemsolving and troubleshooting skills; take initiative and solve problems
Vaccines (COVID-19 and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.
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.
- Wellness services & offerings
- Close access to the TCC and UHN shuttle service
- Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
- Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, onsite 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.
University Health Network thanks all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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