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Flow Cytometry Operator - Toronto, Canada - University Health Network

University Health Network

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Toronto, Canada

1 month ago

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Sophia Lee

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Full time

Description

JOB TITLE:
Flow Cytometry Operator

Job Posting #: 926025

Site:
Princess Margaret Cancer Centre

Department:
Research

Reports to:
Principal Investigator

Hours:35 hours per week

Salary:
$59,827 - $74, 784 annually: To commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN compensation policy

Status:
Permanent Full Time

Posted Date:
November 1, 2023

Closing Date:
Until Filled

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
We are currently recruiting for a Flow Cytometry Operator to join our team.

Are you looking for a challenging and rewarding position where you can utilize your unique skill set that is directly related to the instruments and analysis of flow cytometry? If you want to work for an organization that prides itself on creating a thriving career for employees, then this opportunity is for you As a leading employer we recognize that our employees are our greatest strength as they form our vision, carry out our mission and represent our values.

The Flow Cytometry Operator will work in a major flow cytometry research core facility at the University Health Network Princess Margaret Cancer Research Tower (PMCRT) serving Toronto's Biomedical Research community in Toronto's renowned "Discovery District", two square kilometers in the heart of downtown that have been designated as the city's centre of innovation.

Duties
Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will;

Perform highspeed sorting of cell populations on behalf of biomedical researchers on instruments such as the Aria Fusion, Sony MA900 or Symphony S6, in a containment level II laboratory.
Help maintain several analytical flow cytometers, including the LSR Fortesssa Symphony A3 and and Symphony A5SE. Be responsible for daily instrument calibration, fluidics and electronics checks and crossbeam fluorescence compensation.
Help train graduate students, postdoctoral fellows and research technologists to operate the analytical instruments and to analyze their data offline using FlowJo and other custom software packages.
Additional responsibilities include: fostering relationships with clients; instrument troubleshooting; helping maintain safe practices within the facility; assessing new and alternative cytometry techniques; and ensuring data is sufficiently backed up.

Qualification:

At minimum, a Bachelors degree in biomedical sciences or recognized equivalent required and or Masters is preferred
Experience operating a FACSAria or other cell sorter is also preferred
Ability to manage multiple priorities and a demanding schedule
Ability to work within a busy core facility with tight deadlines
Superior interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
Excellent analytical, troubleshooting and problem solving skills.
Exceptional customer service skills
Strong team player with the ability to work independently and with mínimal supervision.

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