Job Description

Company Description
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.
UHN's vision is to build A Healthier World and it's only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.

Union: Non-Union
Number of Vacancies: 1
Site: Princess Margaret Research, MaRS South Tower
Department: UHN Research
Reports to: Principal Investigator
Hours: 37.5 Hours Per Week
Shifts: Day Shift
Status: Permanent Full-time
Closing Date: October 20, 2025
Position Summary:
The Bioinformatics/Data Science Analyst will play a critical role in supporting a data-driven drug discovery program by managing compound libraries, chemical data, and experimental metadata. Reporting to the Principal Investigator, the Analyst will ensure accurate organization, tracking, and handling of both bespoke and commercially available compounds while collaborating closely with data scientists to support high-quality data generation. This position requires a balance of independence and teamwork, combining hands-on laboratory work with data management and analysis to advance the research program. We work closely with academic institutions, pharmaceutical companies, and technology leaders to develop innovative tools and platforms that make biomedical research faster, more collaborative, and more impactful. This open science, milestone-driven program seeks to revolutionize and democratize drug discovery to advance human health.
Apply now and help us create a robust, data-driven foundation for innovative drug discovery!
Duties:

• Receive, process, and catalogue all compound samples from internal and external sources into the compound inventory.
• Implement labeling, tracking, and segregation strategies to prevent cross-contamination and minimize freeze-thaw cycles, ensuring sample integrity.
• Prepare compound information in database-ready formats and upload to internal data management systems.
• Organize and optimize storage facilities for efficient space utilization and compound retrieval.
• Dispense compounds to support data generation research programs, including weighing solid samples, preparing stock solutions and aliquots, and plating liquid samples using manual and automated systems.
• Collaborate with data scientists to provide chemical information and availability for experimental planning.
• Maintain accurate, detailed, and up-to-date records of compound data, including batch information, chemical structures, QC results, and usage history, ensuring database integrity and reproducibility.
• Support the upload and integration of chemistry-related datasets generated by team members into internal databases.
• Train laboratory members and trainees on proper data uploading, database maintenance, and compound record-keeping practices to ensure consistent and accurate information management.
• Capture, organize, and analyze experimental results and associated metadata in collaboration with data scientists and trainees; assist in generating reports.
• Contribute to training team members on compound management and related laboratory procedures.
• Coordinate shipping and tracking of compounds and materials to collaborators as directed by the Principal Investigator and/or their designate.
• Support laboratory safety, proper disposal of solutions and consumables, and general laboratory cleanliness.
• Clean laboratory equipment and maintain an organized work environment.

Qualifications

• B.Sc. in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience with data management platforms and robotic liquid handling systems.
• Experience handling chemical libraries and managing large compound collections.
• Exceptional organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to team-based projects.
• Strong communication skills for collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Knowledge of laboratory safety practices and proper chemical handling procedures.

Additional Information
Why join UHN?
In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals and researchers 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

) * 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.
UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly.
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.

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