Research Technician II
University Health Network
- Toronto, ON
- $57,018-71,273 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
Site: Princess Margaret Cancer Centre
Department: Princess Margaret Genomics Centre
Reports to: Manager, PM Genomics Centre
Work Model: On-Site
Grade: B0:05
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: $57,018 - $71,273 annually: To commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN compensation policy
Shifts: Monday - Friday
Status: Permanent Full-Time
Closing Date: May 24, 2025Position Summary
The Princess Margaret Genomics Centre is seeking a permanent full-time Research Technician II. Working under the direction of senior staff, the successful applicant will utilize standardized laboratory techniques and procedures in genomics and molecular biology applications; perform experiments and analysis; communicate and maintain records of experimental data. As an integral team member at the Genomics Centre, a UHN core facility, the research technician must be dedicated and result-driven and will be involved in all aspects of service projects, following SOPs and meeting target deadlines. There will be a special emphasis on techniques for spatial genomics workflows, including the Visium and Xenium assays from 10x Genomics.Duties
- Onboarding of samples from and communication with clients
- Entry of sample and library information into LIMS
- Tissue section staining and imaging
- Tissue section probe hybridization and sequencing library construction (Visium)
- Tissue section probe hybridization and instrument loading (Xenium)
- Final library QC by BioAnalyzer
- BSc in genomics, molecular biology or related discipline or higher
- At least 2 years of experience with standard molecular biology laboratory techniques such as:-
- Experience with manual pipetting and reaction set-up
- Experience with brightfield and fluorescence microscopy including imaging and microscope control software
- A willingness to learn new techniques and technologies (necessary) * Excellent organizational and time management skills (necessary)
- Ability to work independently and accurately under deadlines (necessary)
- Meticulous and detail-oriented (necessary)
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in a team environment (necessary)
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
- 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.)