Job Description

General Responsibilities: \xc2\xb7 To follow ethical and safe research conduct practices in accordance with legislation set by the Assisted Human Reproduction Act (Section 8) and guidelines set by the Tri-Council Policy Statement (TCPS2):Ethical Conduct of Research Involving Humans, CReATe Fertility Centre Policies and Standard Operating Procedures (T: Organization Safety SOPs, Global SOPs, Global Policies), and any other research department and CReATe Andrology-specific guidelines and training. \xc2\xb7 To play an active role in monitoring and improving patient safety as it applies to my duties and responsibilities \xc2\xb7 To follow instructions presented during administrative and research training, review all relevant safety and technical SOPs and MSDSs before undertaking any project/new experiments. \xc2\xb7 To behave in a manner that respects and protects patient privacy and confidentiality. \xc2\xb7 To incorporate new technological advances and knowledge into experimental planning and disseminate accurate knowledge and training to research team members and collaborators.

• To actively participate in making the workplace a pleasant, professional and safe environment for all researchers. This includes ensuring common and personal workspaces are tidy, dinsinfected and well-stocked. All researchers are responsible for washing and putting away their own glassware.
• To nofify supervisor of required time off (vacation, sick days) and lieu time with at least 30 days in advance for vacation days. This position requires 40hrs per weeek, minimum.
• To record all research work hours in the electronic research activity log database for \xe2\x80\x9cScientific Research & Experimental Development\xe2\x80\x9d (SR&ED) documentation.
• To provide complete, accurate, transparent and detailed reports on all experimental protocols, procedures and results on a daily-basis using notebook and Labguru. All research materials and knowledge gained through experimentation at CReATe are the properly of CReATe. All electronic records/files should be backed up monthly on the create server or external hard-drive.
• To prepare properly for both internal and external meetings, and maintain a professional conduct that is in accordance with CReATe Fertility Centre core values when representing our research group at local, national or international meetings, and disseminate knowledge gained.

Job-specific tasks: \xc2\xb7 Coordination with clinic staff in nursing department, embryology, andrology and biobank laboratories as well as researchers to collect, process and/or store (fixing and freezing) biological materials including embryo media culture, follicular fluid, cumulus and granulosa cells, immature oocytes, left over sperm, arrested embryos, discarded embryos, embryo culture media, embryos, excess genetic material following PGS/PGD donated for research purposes in a timely manner, under the supervision of biobank manager. \xc2\xb7 De-identification and assignment of research-specific ID to patient material. \xc2\xb7 Documentation of patient consent and patient-specific information required for research purposes. \xc2\xb7 Monitor and maintain Biobank equipment and materials, ensure all weekly, monthly, and daily maintenance is completed per SOPs. \xc2\xb7 Maintenance and management of liquid nitrogen tanks, -20\xc2\xb0C freezers, and 4\xc2\xb0C refrigerators. \xc2\xb7 Maintenance of data collection and analysis systems in support of research protocols \xc2\xb7 Consumables ordering and stock management for biorepository \xc2\xb7 Sample retrieval and Sample destruction \xc2\xb7 Packing and shipments in compliance with applicable regulations \xc2\xb7 Other tasks as manager specifies. Qualifications \xc2\xb7 Motivated and self-driven BSc graduate in a science discipline. \xc2\xb7 Previous biobank experience is preferred \xc2\xb7 Trained in containment level II laboratory best practices, including handling procedures for biohazardous materials and chemicals \xc2\xb7 Must be detail-oriented, highly organized, able to multi-task, take initiative, start and complete tasks in a timely fashion \xc2\xb7 Ability to work independently as well as in a team-oriented manner \xc2\xb7 Willing to function in a fast-paced and changing work environment and able to work with a variety of people with different backgrounds \xc2\xb7 Proficient in working with computers, MS Office and databases \xc2\xb7 Must be flexible with work hours (will include weekends and early mornings: 6 am) \xc2\xb7 Good verbal and written communication skills \xc2\xb7 Previous hands-on scientific research and biobank experience is an asset \xc2\xb7 Previous knowledge of cryobiology is preferred Working Conditions Class II research laboratory. Office. Flexible hours including weekends and early morning, working with biological materials and dry ice and LN2 Physical Requirements Some heavy lifting may be required. Long sitting periods at the tissue culture hood, workbench or computer are required daily. May need to work long hours or weekends adhoc depending on experimental timecourse. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Toronto, ON M5G 1N8: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person