Research Technician (Neuroscience)

UHN is Canada's #1 hospital and the world's #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

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Union: Non-Union
Number of vacancies: 1
Site: Toronto Western Hospital
Department: Krembil Research Institute
Reports to: Program Manager
Work Model: On-Site
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Shifts: Monday to Friday
Status: Temporary Full-Time
Closing Date: April 18, 2025

• Perform molecular biological techniques to support electrophysiological experiments with animal and human tissue, including but not limited to slice culture, immunohistochemistry, and microscopy imaging.
• Conduct imaging experiments using confocal microscopy and other imaging techniques.
• Perform and analyze electrophysiology experiments in a wet lab setting.
• Interpret tests and experimental results, ensuring accuracy and consistency in data collection.
• Organize and maintain the animal colony, including daily inventory updates, breeding, timed pregnancy, weaning, and genotyping.
• Animal surgery experience required.
• Assist with daily lab operations, including organizing, monitoring, and maintaining inventories of chemicals, supplies, and equipment.
• Contact vendors for ordering, maintenance, and troubleshooting of lab equipment and chemicals.
• Organize, renew, and update safety documents, permits, certificates, and protocols.
• Ensure all staff are trained and certified in relevant safety and operational procedures.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in neuroscience, biology, biochemistry, or a related field.
• Experience in an electrophysiology lab, including hands-on work with electrophysiological experiments.
• Proficiency in imaging techniques, including confocal microscopy.
• Strong background in molecular biology techniques such as immunohistochemistry, slice culture, and microscopy imaging.
• Experience working with animal models, including handling, breeding, genotyping, and colony management.
• Knowledge of electrophysiology techniques and data interpretation.
• Experience with confocal and fluorescence microscopy for imaging experiments.
• Proficiency in molecular techniques such as PCR, Western blotting, and immunohistochemistry.
• Ability to maintain and troubleshoot lab equipment.
• Familiarity with laboratory safety protocols and regulatory requirements.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in experimental procedures and data recording.
• Effective communication skills for coordinating with team members and external vendors.

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.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

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Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.