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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In support of the SickKids 2025 Strategy and the vision of Unprecedented Outcomes Powered by Precision Child Health (PCH), the Translational Genomics (TG) team is hiring a full-time technologist to join our dynamic research team. `The successful applicant will be part of a multi-disciplinary team that applies novel technologies and an array of bespoke investigations for rare genetic disease research. Bespoke investigations may include but are not limited to performing quantitative PCR, western blots, immunohistochemistry and preparation of samples for RNA-sequencing/proteomics.


Applicants must have wet-lab experience, and any experience with cell culture is preferable. Ultimately, we are looking for someone who is self-motivated, a team player, and excited about doing cutting edge science that will support the delivery of precision medicine. Experience in analyzing and interpreting genome data is also an asset, as well as someone who can balance multiple projects and work collaboratively to support the various initiatives of the TG team of the Precision Child Health initiative. This is a unique opportunity to use your scientific skills combined with leading edge technologies to advance research, improve patient care, and contribute to the advancement of genomic medicine.'

Here's What You'll Get To Do

Establish, maintain and work with different cell lines including lymphoblastoid cells, fibroblasts and human induced pluripotent stem cells. Assist in the design and implementation of bespoke functional assays to interrogate the impact of patient genomic variants. Learn and perform gene editing using CRISPR/Cas9. Set up and maintain lab equipment. Assist in developing, devising or improving existing methods, practices and procedures. Order and maintain inventories of supplies and equipment. Communicate and maintain records of experimental data. Assume responsibility for accuracy of techniques using established policies and procedures to resolve technical problems. Demonstrate willingness to learn and accept responsibility. Assist and/or train other lab personnel.

Here's What You'll Need

Essentials

Minimum Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent experience. Previous experience in a clinical or research laboratory setting is required. Ability to critically analyze and interpret medical/scientific literature. Demonstrated capacity to be self-motivated and a team player with a high degree of independence. Excellent organization and time management skills, good attention to details, and ability to adjust priorities according to workload. Effective oral and written communication skills.

Assets

Experience with interpretation of genetic variants and variant interpretation. Experience with creating and characterizing zebrafish models of disease.

Here's What You'll Love

Benefits

This position is eligible for employee benefits coverage; including but not limited to, health and dental benefits. The benefits offered will be discussed at the time of position offer. A focus on employee wellness with our new Staff Health and Well-being Strategy. Self-care helps us support others.

Impact

A hospital that welcomes and focuses on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. The opportunity to make an impact. Regardless of your role or professional interest, you will be making a difference at SickKids and contributing to our vision of Healthier Children. A Better World.

Employment Type:

Full Time Permanent, In-Person.

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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