Research Technician I
Company
STTARR, Princess Margaret Cancer Research Tower, University Health Network
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 CoresTransforming 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
Location
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
Duties
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
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
Requirements
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)
Start Date
2023-03-01
Hours
37.5 hours per week
Salary
$25.10 to $31.38 per hour commensurate with experience
Comments
Department: Research & Innovation Cores; STTARR Imaging core
6 months contract
Reports to: Manager, Spatio-Temporal Targeting and Amplification of Radiation Response Core
Contact
Name
Naz Chaudary
Telephone
416 581 7771
Other Email
Display Date
2023-02-24
Expiry Date
2023-12-01
