Laboratory Technician

Toronto, ON, CA, Canada

Job Description

Date Posted:

09/26/2025

Req ID:

45319

Faculty/Division:

Temerty Faculty of Medicine

Department:

Department of Physiology

Campus:

St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Position Number:

00058404

Description:



About us:





Home to over 40 departments and institutes, the University of Toronto's Temerty Faculty of Medicine lies at the heart of the Toronto Academic Health Science Network and is a global leader in ground-breaking research and education, spanning clinical medicine, basic science and the rehabilitation sciences sectors.

Your opportunity:





The Department of Physiology is one of the largest basic science departments in the Faculty of Medicine and one of the largest physiology departments in North America. It is a highly interdisciplinary department with many local and global partnerships, allowing excellent opportunities for intensive research training and teaching in medicalscience.



Under the supervision of Dr. Michael Gollob, the Lab Technician will work with large genomic datasets and bioinformatic software. You will support collecting experimental data, verifying results and passing on findings. In collaboration with other staff and course instructors, you will assist in setting up the lab. You will also be a point of contact for students and employees on lab techniques, experimental procedures and protocols. Utilizing your strong communication and organizationskills, you will be a key member of the team to ensure operational success.

Your responsibilities will include:



Applying established standards when preparing routine samples for research projects and/or experiments Applying established standards when selecting and preparing equipment for routine laboratory experiments and/or assays Collecting experimental data, verifying results and passing on findings Applying established standards when determining material requirements for lab set up based on timetables and requisitions information Collaborating with staff and course instructors to determine lab set up requirements Providing detailed explanations and demonstrating procedures to students and/or employees on lab techniques, experimental procedures and protocols Coordinating routine maintenance of lab equipment Ordering supplies with approval

Essential Qualifications:



Master of Science in Molecular Biology and Genetics or an acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience Minimum one (1) year of experience with biometric software analysis, including working with large genomic datasets Demonstrated experience performing molecular biology techniques and molecular laboratory skills (e.g. PCR, site-directed mutagenesis, cloning) Experience with R programming for data analysis Demonstrated experience collecting experimental data, verifying results and passing on findings Demonstrated experience applying established standards when determining material requirements for lab set up Experience coordinating routine maintenance of lab equipment Experience ordering supplies Experience with computer software tools (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Illustrator) Strong organizational skills, including time management, multi-talking, and attention to detail

To be successful in this role you will be:



Efficient Organized Problem solver Team player

Closing Date:

10/02/2025, 11:59PM ET

Employee Group:

USW

Appointment Type

: Grant - Continuing

Schedule:

Full-Time

Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:



USW Pay Band 06 - $56,731. with an annual step progression to a maximum of $72,548. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.

Job Category:

Research Administration & Teaching

Recruiter:

Sana J Mahmood

Lived Experience Statement



Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD2819597
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Toronto, ON, CA, Canada
  • Education
    Not mentioned