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About SickKids

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 \xe2\x80\x93 nor could it be maintained \xe2\x80\x93 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\xe2\x80\x99t miss out on the opportunity to work alongside the world\xe2\x80\x99s best in paediatric healthcare.

Position Description

Dr. Julien\xe2\x80\x99s laboratory at The Hospital for Sick Children Research Institute is looking for a Research Technologist II to assist in executing laboratory experiments in the characterization of antibody-based therapeutics for treatment of infectious diseases. We are looking for a driven and enthusiastic scientist with experience in cell biology, molecular biology, and in vitro assay development who can thrive in a highly collaborative research setting. Here\xe2\x80\x99s What You\xe2\x80\x99ll Get To Do:

• Work under the direction of senior staff to execute antibody characterization experiments including but not limited to cell based in vitro experiments (ex: viral neutralization assays), kinetics assays, ELISA\xe2\x80\x99s and flow cytometry.
• Develop and / or optimize experimental methods to expand in vitro screening capabilities.
• Grow your knowledge and technical skill set around the use of antibodies for treatment and diagnosis of infectious diseases.
• Support and collaborate with project team members to meet deliverables and timelines.
• Interact with internal and external contacts.
• Provide continuity and be a source of information to ensure long-term project success.
• Contribute towards the development of guidelines, procedures and standards.
• Analyze, interpret, and report experimental results in written, verbal or graphical form to senior staff and at lab meetings.

Here\xe2\x80\x99s What You\xe2\x80\x99ll Need:

• Bachelor or Masters of Science degree in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology or Immunology with 2+ years of wet lab experience.
• Hands on experience in tissue culture, in vitro screening, flow cytometry and / or molecular biology techniques. Experience with protein purification is a plus.
• Ability to function in a timeline-driven, dynamic environment, and to adapt to new techniques and protocols.
• Demonstrated competency in written and verbal communications.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Committed to continuous learning and improvement.
• Demonstrated ability to participate in collaborative and productive scientific projects.

How to Apply? Send your CV and a letter of intent to jean-philippe.julien@sickkids.ca before January 15th, 2023. Successful candidates will be notified for interviews, at which time two letters of references will also be required. About Us Dr. Julien\'s laboratory focuses on the molecular characterization of antibodies by studies of their interactions with cell surface receptors in therapeutic development, and with pathogens guiding vaccine design primarily against Plasmodium falciparum malaria, HIV-1 and COVID-19. Dr. Julien\xe2\x80\x99s laboratory is located in the Molecular Medicine Program of The Peter Gilgan Centre for Research and Learning at SickKids, a 21-story, 750,000 square-foot facility that incorporates an open-concept design, state-of-the-art research facilities, and collaborative workspaces. As a member of the SickKids community, you will become part of a world-renowned organization dedicated to fulfilling a vision of Healthier Children, A Better World. For over 135 years, SickKids has worked hard to make the world a better place for children and their families. Each day, people around the organization are doing meaningful work that directly, and often indirectly, benefits children in Canada and around the world.

Our Commitment to Diversity

The children and families we care for are from a variety of communities, and so are our employees. We welcome and encourage everyone to join our organization and be part of our team. When requested, SickKids will provide access and inclusion supports to eligible candidates to support their full engagement during the interview and assessment process. Information received related to access or inclusion will be addressed confidentially. Thank you for your interest in joining SickKids. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. In accordance with our Hospital policy, employment at SickKids is conditional upon the Hospital\xe2\x80\x99s receipt of all necessary documentation. FOR EXTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY: As a health care institution, our highest priority is the safety of patients, families and staff. As a result, we are adopting all prevention measures to ensure the safety of our patients, families and our staff. Therefore, any offer of employment is conditional upon you submitting proof that you have been fully vaccinated with a Health Canada or World Health Organization (WHO) approved COVID-19 vaccination as soon as possible and no later than fourteen (14) calendar days prior to the effective start date, in addition to satisfying any other condition(s) that may be set out in an offer. If a candidate fails to satisfy this condition (or any other condition(s) set out in an offer), any offer of employment shall be immediately rescinded. How to Apply Tip: Combine your cover letter and resume into ONE document of 20 pages or less as you cannot upload multiple documents as part of your application. If you are still experiencing technical difficulties please email ask.hr@sickkids.ca to send us a short description of the issues you are experiencing. Please note that we will not accept resumes sent to this inbox but we are happy to respond to requests for technical assistance.