Job Description

Company DescriptionThe University Health Network, where \xe2\x80\x9cabove all else the needs of patients come first\xe2\x80\x9d, encompasses Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and the Michener Institute of Education. The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research and education. With a long tradition of ground breaking firsts and a purpose of \xe2\x80\x9cTransforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning\xe2\x80\x9d, the University Health Network (UHN), Canada\'s largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 16,000 employees, more than 1,200 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers. UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world.Union: Non-Union
Site: TGH / Toronto General Hospital
Department: UHN Biospecimen Services
Reports to: Core Facility Manager
Work Model: On-Site
Grade: B0:05
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: $25.98 - $32.48 per hour (To commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN compensation policy)
Shifts: Monday to Friday
Status: Temporary Full-Time (1 Year)
Closing Date: September 15, 2024Position SummaryOur UHN Biospecimen Program processes and stores research samples from patients with cancer, infectious and other diseases, or who are undergoing organ transplantation. The biospecimens are used by world-class internal or external medical researchers.We are looking for outstanding, recent graduates from a Life Sciences programs to be part of our team. As a Research Technician I with our program, you may participate in coordinating research projects such as personalized medicine clinical trials. Or you may work on a research project isolating pancreatic tumour cells using laser capture microdissection. You may also be involved in processing blood and body fluids from patients undergoing organ transplantation or participate in BioBanking Informatics to link clinical and research data from patients with a variety of benign or malignant diseases. Whatever the project, you\'ll have the opportunity to work in a state-of-the-art biobank supporting cutting edge research at UHN and around the world.DutiesOur UHN Biospecimen Program Research Technician I will work with other staff in the three areas of the Program: Biobanking (research specimen banking and distribution), Information Technology and Biospecimen Analysis. As part of our team you may:

• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders and maintain records of experimental and clinical data
• Coordinate biobanking activities with members of Team UHN as well as collaborating research teams
• Monitor and maintain lab chemical/cell stocks and/or equipment
• Order and maintain inventories of supplies
• Perform simple analyses and experiments
• Compile data from related and/or unrelated sources
• Have the opportunity to contribute to and present at scientific meetings

Qualifications

• A Bachelor of Science degree in Life Sciences, or other related field is required
• Six (6) months related research or technical experience is required
• Undergraduate coursework in human anatomy, physiology and molecular biology preferred
• Demonstrated interest in human diseases such as cancer, cardiovascular and infectious diseases, and multi-organ transplantation
• Familiarity with medical terminology
• Self-starter able to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent problem recognition and problem solving abilities
• Effective organizational, time management and prioritization skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Intermediate MS Office Word, Excel and Powerpoint competency
• Client service experience an asset

Additional InformationWhy join UHN?In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals 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.)

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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