Research Assistant - Toronto, Canada - Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre

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Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

The Sunnybrook Research Institute, fully affiliated with the University of Toronto, is seeking an applicant to fulfill a full-time position as Research Technician under the supervision of Dr.

Wilder Scott. The position will be available for a one-year contract with possibility for renewal.

Dr.

Wilder Scott is a Scientist in the Holland Bone and Joint Program and division of Biological Sciences at Sunnybrook Research Institute.

About the lab:

The Scott laboratory is centered around the interrogation of the programs governing tendon and other musculoskeletal tissue development, regeneration and renewal, with the ultimate goal of improving the regenerative capacity of these structures.

To this end, the fate and function of adult connective tissue progenitor cells are analyzed _in vivo_ (genetically engineered animal models) and _in vitro_ (tissue and organoid culture systems) using molecular biology, lineage tracing/fate mapping, microscopy and omics techniques.

Key responsibilities (including but not limited to):

Process animal/human musculoskeletal tissue.
Immunohistochemical and immunofluorescence staining
Light and confocal microscopy
Molecular biology techniques (RNA isolation, cloning, transfection)
Tissue dissociation
Tissue/organoid culture (primary mammalian cells)
Support the daytoday operations of the laboratory.
Assist the research team on daily lab tasks and follow guidelines.

Skills and Qualifications:

College Diploma or equivalent in Laboratory Science.
Must have familiarity with standard laboratory procedures (histology, immunochemistry, nucleic acid extraction, PCR, qPCR, Western blotting)
Flow cytometry, IP/ChIP experience an asset
Must be able to work in a fastpaced and constantly changing environment.
Must be able to communicate and interact with staff in a clear, cordial, and professional manner.
Must be organized and able to prioritize effectively.
Must have the capacity to work independently with little supervision.
Must be willing and able to rapidly learn new things.
Willingness to undertake animal work an asset.
Bioinformatics experience an asset.
Work outside of office hours will be occasionally required.

Cassandra Cheng

In accordance with Canadian Employment and Immigration guidelines, applicants must be eligible to work in Canada.

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, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

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.