Research Student - Toronto, Canada - University Health Network

University Health Network

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Description

Job Posting #918057

RESEARCH STUDENT

Site:
Princess Margaret Cancer Research Tower & Krembil Research Tower - UHN Research & Innovation Cores

Reports to:
Core Lab Manager

Hours per week: 35 hours

Salary:
Commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN compensation policy

Status:
Temporary Full-time (3 months)

Shifts:
Day

Posted Date:
April 18, 2023

Closing date:
April 25, 2023

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 at UHN.

The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise have 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 in the world.

Position Summary

The
UHN Research & Innovation Cores are state-of-the-art facilities that enable investigators and scientists to access instruments, technologies and services to support their research studies.

Managed by knowledgeable staff, UHN Research & Innovation Cores serve as catalysts to accelerate studies from the lab to patient care.

These Facilities serve UHN research study teams and they are also available to investigators worldwide.

As a member of Research & Innovation Cores, this position focuses on supporting the regular operations of core labs, specifically supporting the operations of the Advanced Optical Microscopy Facility (AOMF) and the Spatio-Temporal Targeting and Amplification of Radiation Response (STTARR) pre-clinical laboratories.

With over 40 instruments at four sites, the AOMF is equipped with advanced optical microscopy equipment including:
confocal, multiphoton, super-resolution, FRAP, FRET, live-cell timelapse, whole-slide scanning and image analysis.

Similarly, STTARR's advanced imaging instruments and experimental capabilities include CT, MR, PET, SPECT, ultrasound, photoacoustics, optical, and radiation therapy and also provides support in study design, budgeting, regulatory compliance, histopathology services, and advanced data analysis.

Duties

Coordinating requests and providing customer support for equipment and instrumentation booking.
Assisting in the preparation of project deliverables, e.g. image scanning and documentation as well as in the preparation of study reports.
Scanning and filing source documents and organize electronic and paperbased reports and other documentation related to studies.
Organizing, storing, and tracking regulatory documentation, as applicable.
Maintaining inventory of office and lab resources.
Coordinating and executing maintenance of lab equipment e.g. ultralow freezers.
Storing, filing and retrieving corporate documents and reports as needed.
Support the maintenance of lab space, including cataloguing resources as necessary.
Coordinating and maintaining lab inventory, as applicable.
Performing crossfunctional responsibilities in support of business operation of the lab.

Qualifications

Current 2nd year or higher university student majoring in a sciencerelated field.
Broad understanding of biomedical research and experience with various lab techniques and equipment
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Excellent organization and time management skills.
Ability to prioritize work load.
Ability to complete new tasks and pick up new skills easily.
Ability to work effectively under pressure.
Attention to detail in work.
Ability to integrate information from a variety of sources with varied levels of complexity.
Knowledge of general office practices, procedures, and standards.
Ability to operate in a confidential capacity.
Ability to perform duties in a professional and courteous manner and produce highquality work while meeting deadlines in accordance to UHN standards.

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.