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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We are looking for a highly motivated individual to assist with research study operations in support of world-class clinical and translational research. The successful applicant will provide support of scientific activities and general lab operations. In addition to providing technical assistance for various laboratory activities, the successful candidate will take part in training junior staff and trainees, and in contributing to research projects in terms of interpretation of empirical data.


This role requires an individual with a passion for research, who is self-motivated, proactive, and able to prioritize work in response to multiple demands. This position will often require flexibility in the duties performed and the ability to work as part of a diverse group.

The ideal candidate's responsibilities include, but not be limited to:

Assisting with trainee training/supervision and contribute to trainee projects in terms of academic direction, experimental design, data acquisition/analysis Provision supervision/hands-on assistance on technical matters Development of research methods Execution of independent research projects Performing basic and advanced experimental procedures in molecular and cellular biology Performing highly proficient scientific work such as planning and conducting a series of experiments, correlating data obtained, evaluating results, and contributing to grant/peer reviewed scientific manuscripts writing Assisting with day-to-day laboratory operational tasks including animal colony maintenance

The ideal candidate will have minimally a Master degree in Immunology or related fields with at least 3 years of research work experience. You will have:

Experience in molecular biology, cell biology and protein work, and practical knowledge and applications in genomics and molecular medicine Hands-on experience for techniques such as:

o Protein detection: Western blotting, ELISA, immunohistochemistry


o Tissue culture: Primary cell isolation and culturing, cell line maintenance


o Gene expression: q PCR, RNA-Seq


o Mouse work: Cardiac tissue dissection, injection, blood collection, gavage, isolation of bone marrow cells, bone marrow chimeras

Practical experience in sequence analysis and/or pathway analysis is an asset Knowledge in bioinformatics and transcriptomics/proteomics data analysis will be given preference Strong communication skills (verbal and written), as well as interpersonal and teaching skills Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously Ability to function independently but yet collaboratively within the team, and demonstrate a strong work ethic and initiative Ability to maintain confidentiality and detailed and precise record keeping A commitment to understanding and aiding in the pursuit of equity, diversity and inclusion objectives

Employment Type:

Full-time temporary 1 year contract with modified benefits (i.e., health & dental).

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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