Translational Research Technician I - Toronto, Canada - Ontario Institute for Cancer Research

Ontario Institute for Cancer Research

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Toronto, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Position:
Translational Research Technician I**
Location:MaRS Centre, Toronto**
Department:Diagnostic Development**
Reports To:Co-Director, Diagnostic Development and Principal Research Scientist**
Salary:Commensurate with level of experience**
Hours:35
h
ours/week**
Job Type:On-
site**
Status:Full-time, Temporary (
1-year contract)

The Ontario Institute for Cancer Research (OICR) is seeking a Research Technician who possess relevant training in molecular biology to join the
Diagnostic Development program.

The program aims to develop personalized medicine approaches maximize the chances of positive outcomes for those experiencing cancer.

This position is temporary, full-time for one-year.

Fully vaccinated is defined as having received all of the required doses of a Health Canada approved vaccine and having received the final dose at least 14 days before your employment start date.

To learn more about working at OICR, visit our
career page.

Responsibilitie
s:

Perform technical tasks on fixed or frozen tissue.?Previous experience in areas including nucleic acid extraction and quantification, qPCR, library construction for NGS-based assays and light microscopy an asset.

Molecular biology approaches working with DNA and RNA.
Compiles experimental and analytical data.
Maintain sample databases and records of experimental data.

Qualifications:

BSc or specialized degree in molecular biology/biotechnology or equivalent with related experience in an academic or commercial wet lab laboratory.
Experience in working to GCLP standards and following SOPs.
Experience in carrying out DNA and/or RNA extractions using kits.
Experience in using Nanodrop, Qubit and other nucleic acid quantification assays to assess quantity and quality processed samples.
Experience with performing qPCR and other molecular techniques.
Experience with histopathological processes (tissue sectioning, staining, IHC) an asset.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
Good verbal and written communication skills including strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.

OICR is a collaborative, not-for-profit research institute accelerating the development of new cancer research discoveries for patients around the world while maximizing the economic benefit of this research for the people of Ontario.

We are dedicated professionals who bring expertise to each of our roles. We are looking for individuals who share our values of excellence, innovation, collaboration, impact, responsibility and community.

Launched in December 2005, OICR is an independent institute funded by the Government of Ontario through the Ministry of Colleges and Universities.

CLOSING DATE:
Until Filled**- The Ontario Institute for Cancer Research thanks all applicants. However, only those under consideration will be contacted._