Research Technician Ii - Toronto, Canada - University Health Network

University Health Network

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Toronto, Canada

3 days ago

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Description

Job Tittle:
Research Technician II

Job Posting: 929467

Union:
Non-Union

Site:

Princess Margaret Cancer Research Tower Department:
Molecular Imaging

Department:
Cancer Biology & Imaging Program

Reports to:
Dr. Ralph DaCosta, Senior Scientist

Hours:37.5 hours per week

Salary:
$57,018 - $71, 273 per annum. To Commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN compensation policy.

Status:
Temporary Full-time (1 year with option of renewal)

Posted Date:
March 12, 2024

Closing Date:

March 31, 2024**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.

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

Duties

Perform microsurgeries on animal (mouse) models, including administering anesthesia, preparing the surgical site, injecting fluids, and analgesics, installing window chambers (dorsal, femur, pancreatic etc.)
Assisting with novel window chamber installation surgeries and development of standard operating procedures
Inoculate mice with tumor cell lines via intravenous, interfemoral, or subcutaneous injections
Monitoring mice postsurgery, measuring mouse weight and recording tumor measurements
Train graduate students to perform microsurgeries
Assist with manuscript and grant writing

Qualifications

At minimum a Bachelors degree in biochemistry, molecular biology or related discipline, and or Master's preferred
At minimum, three (3) years of related work experience with animal (rodent) handling, microsurgeries, standard cellular and molecular biology, and laboratory techniques.
Expertise with surgical skills of mouse femur, cranial, dorsal, spinal cord, and abdominal window chamber installations; animal perfusion; blood sampling; intraperitoneal and tail vein injection; subcutaneous and orthotopic tumor implantation procedures
Experience aiding in in vivo intravital optical imaging of tumors in small animals
Operation of fluorescence microscopes and confocal microscopes
Report writing, contribution to scientific manuscript preparation
Proficiency with MS Office
A willingness to learn new techniques and technologies
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Ability to work independently and accurately under deadlines
Meticulous and detailoriented
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in a team environment
Ability to follow best laboratory practice guidelines according to institutional policies

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.

Competitive offer packages
Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
A flexible work environment
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.

Vaccines (COVID and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.

UHN is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known in advance. Any information received related to an accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

University Health Network thanks all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.