Research Technician I - Toronto, Canada - University Health Network

University Health Network

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Description

Position:
Research Technician I

Site:
STTARR, Princess Margaret Cancer Research Tower

Department:
Research & Innovation Cores; STTARR Imaging core

Reports to:
Manager, Spatio-Temporal Targeting and Amplification of Radiation Response Core

Salary Range:
$25.10 to $31.38 per hour commensurate with experience

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Status: 6 months contract

University Health Network (UHN) is looking for an experienced professional to fill the key role of a Research Technician I in the our Research & Innovation Cores

Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning.

The University Health Network, where "above all else the needs of patients come first", encompasses Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre 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 groundbreaking 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.

University Health Network (UHN) is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto and a member of the Toronto Academic Health Science Network.

The scope of research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care.

Research across UHN's five research institutes spans the full spectrum of diseases and disciplines, including cancer, cardiovascular sciences, transplantation, neural and sensory sciences, musculoskeletal health, rehabilitation sciences, and community and population health.

Find out about our purpose, values and principles here

***: As a member of the Spatio-Temporal Targeting and Amplification of Radiation Response (STTARR) Core team, the Research Technician I position supports the execution of pre-clinical studies led by academic and industry clients

Responsibilities:

Supports research projects currently underway in the laboratory, including review and assessment of studyrelated documents
Supports team members in study preparation as needed; including assisting with specialized equipment preparation and cleanup
Supports regular operation of the lab, including supply of reagents, equipment maintenance and inventory.
Assists with regular wet lab maintenance, including restocking lab gowns and supplies, biohazard disposals, clean BSCs, monitor anaesthetic machines and cleaning imaging equipment
Assists in ordering laboratory supplies, organizing/updating laboratory SOPs, study documentation, update the biosafety documentation
Communicates and maintains records of experimental data and participate in internal monitoring and quality assurance activities
Under management guidance, conducts study data input as needed
Provide support for study reports for investigators
Liaises with investigators, research study team members, external stakeholders and vendors

Qualifications:

At minimum Bachelor's degree (science), or recognized equivalent, in a health or sciencerelated discipline
Experience in animal model handling for preclinical studies, preferred
12 years of preclinical research experience in experimental labs.
Knowledge of investigatordriven research processes, and mandatory reporting
Knowledge of research regulations and guidelines, such as ICH/GCP guidelines, Tri-Council Policy, Declaration of Helsinki and FDA CFR and Health Canada TPD
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
Strong organizational and time management skills
Ability to work well independently as well as part of a team; selfmotivated
Ability to multitask and handle both administrative and technical workload
Strong analytical and problem solving skills
Proficiency with MS Office software (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

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.

Posted Date:
March 23, 2023

Closing Date:
Until Filled

For current UHN employees, only those who have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, and possess all the required experience and qualifications should apply.

UHN thanks all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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