Position: Research Technician I

Job Posting#: 919518

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

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Wage: $25.10 to $31.38 per hour: to commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN compensation policy

Status: 6 months contract

Shifts: N/A

Posted Date: May 12, 2023

Closing Date: Until Filled

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

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:

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 study-related documents
• Supports team members in study preparation as needed; including assisting with specialized equipment preparation and clean-up
• 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 science-related discipline
• Experience in animal model handling for pre-clinical studies, preferred
• 1-2 years of pre-clinical research experience in experimental labs.
• Knowledge of investigator-driven 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; self-motivated
• Ability to multi-task and handle both administrative and technical workload
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Proficiency with MS Office software (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

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
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
• 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, on-site 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.