Job Posting: 929525
Union: Non-Union
Site: Princess Margaret Cancer Centre
Department: Princess Margaret Research Institute
Reports to: Principal Investigator
Hours: 35 hours per week
Salary: $47, 291 -$80, 371 per annum. To Commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN compensation policy.
Status: Permanent Full-time
Posted Date: March 15, 2024
Closing Date: March 31, 2024
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Position Summary
The Chan Laboratory at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre is seeking a Research Technician I, II or III to support leukemia and clonal hematopoiesis research projects in a cell and molecular biology lab. Additional information regarding the lab is available at: http://www.uhnresearch.ca/researchers/profile.php?lookup=63690
Duties
- Assist with molecular biology experiments – the duties includes molecular cloning, cell transfections, lentivirus production, cell transduction;
- Assist with mouse experiments – the duties include intravenous and intrafemroal transplantation, blood and bone marrow analysis, and treatment protocols;
- Conduct in vitro assays – the duty include flow cytometry, cell imaging, and cell proliferation assays.
- The candidate will support multiple projects, work directly with other members of the lab, and report directly to the principal investigator.
Qualifications
- At minimum, completion of a B.Sc. in Biology or Biological Sciences related field; MSc accepted
- At minimum, 6 months of practical and related experience working in a related biomedical research field
- Experience in DNA cloning, mouse work, flow cytometry, and tissue culture is required
- Excellent competency in written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Collaborative mindset, able to follow instructions, and willing to work independently but alsoclosely with other members of the team
- Proficiency with MS Office software for record keeping is essential
- Strong analytical skills, excellent judgment, and the ability to work independently with guidanceare essential.
