Job Description

About SickKids

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Dedicated exclusively to children and their families, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is one of the largest and most respected paediatric healthcare centres in the world. As innovators in child health, we lead and partner to improve the health of children through the integration of healthcare, leading-edge research and education. Our reputation would not have been built - nor could it be maintained - without the skills, knowledge and experience of the extraordinary people who come to work here every day. SickKids is committed to ongoing learning and development, and features a caring and supportive work environment that combines exceptionally high standards of practice.


When you join SickKids, you become part of our community. We share a commitment and determination to fulfill our vision of Healthier Children. A Better World.


Don't miss out on the opportunity to work alongside the world's best in paediatric healthcare.

Position Description

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This is a new job opportunity to work between two labs across research programs at the intersection of Cell Biology and Genetics. Using single cell screening, CRISPR/Cas technology, the technologist will develop and apply novel unbiased single-cell screens to uncover important pathways that regulate tumor-immune cell interactions. They will learn and apply additional -omics approaches including for lipidomic.

Here's What You'll Get To Do:

Responsibilities:

Performs routine physical, chemical and biological lab procedures. Duties may include preparing media, solutions, reagents, sections and slides, doing routine assays following prescribed methods. Responsible for accuracy of technique. Major methodolical development and innovation involved, including multiomic approaches combined with imaging-based screens.

Job Knowledge:

Applies straightforward technical knowledge and skills to perform well-defined tests. Computationally-inclined, with interest in AI-approaches.

Problem Solving:

Responsible for accuracy of techniques, using established policies and procedures, to resolve routine problems.

Self Management:

Works under direct supervision, likely of a post-doctoral fellow. Follows specific, detailed instructions. Work is regularly checked with detailed review upon completion.

Leadership:

Leads self and demonstrates a willingness to learn.

Communication:

Interacts primarily with immediate supervisor and other technicians within the laboratory.
Demonstrates competency written and verbal communications

Here's What You'll Need:

Post secondary education in Life Sciences/Biology (e.g., BSc) Demonstrated competency in written and verbal communication A commitment to understanding and aiding in the pursuit of equity, diversity and inclusion objectives

Employment Type:

Full-time, 1 year contract (with potential for renewal)

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Our Commitment to Diversity

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SickKids is committed to championing equity, diversity and inclusion in all that we do, fostering an intentionally inclusive and culturally safe environment that reflects the diversity of the patients, families and communities we serve. Learn more about workplace inclusion.

Accessibility & Accommodation

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If you require accommodation during the application process, please reach out to our aSKHR team. SickKids can provide access and inclusion supports to eligible candidates to support their full engagement during the interview and selection process as well as to ensure candidates are able to perform their duties once successfully hired. If you are invited for an interview and require accommodation, please let us know at the time of your invitation to interview. Information received related to access, inclusion or accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

How To Apply

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