Laboratory Technician
- Employer
- University of Toronto
- Location
- Toronto, ON
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- Administrative Jobs
- Academic Affairs, Research Staff & Technicians
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
The Department of Psychology at the University of Toronto Scarborough is a vibrant department organized into five areas of study. In addition to providing students with deep grounding in one or more disciplinary traditions, the Department also fosters research at all levels. Its commitment to socially engaged, leading edge research and direct engagement with its community is reflected not only through its curriculum but also in the creative and innovative projects undertaken by faculty and often providing research opportunities for graduate and undergraduate students. Working alongside faculty, a team of dedicated staff members provide administrative services and support the daily operation of a department that is committed to promoting equity, diversity and inclusion to help create a truly rich and engaging student experience.
Your opportunity:
The Laboratory Technician will report to the Principal Investigator, and will provide research and administrative support in the research lab. The incumbent will be the first point of contact for the lab, ensure its smooth operation including maintaining equipment and inventory, and ensure to follow established lab rules, processes and standards when carrying out assigned responsibilities. The incumbent will perform and demonstrate routine neuroscience wet lab techniques, provide detailed explanations and demonstrations on specialized lab equipment and practices, and assist with mouse colony management.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Acting as the first point of contact for general lab enquiries
- Providing detailed explanations and demonstrating procedures to students and/or employees on lab techniques, experimental procedures and protocols
- Responding to enquiries within the defined scope of the role and redirecting as appropriate
- Troubleshooting routine equipment issues during lab sessions
- Performing routine data entry
- Paying close attention to occupational safety precautions
- Providing orientation to others on work procedures and practices
- Maintaining equipment and supply inventory.
CampusEssential Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Neuroscience, Psychology or acceptable combination of equivalent experience.
- Minimum two years experience working in laboratory environment relevant to neurobiology and/or biology research supporting mouse colony management; confocal and fluorescence microscopy; immunohistochemistry; transcardial perfusion of mice; DNA extraction and mouse genotyping using PCR, western blotting, SDS-PAGE; DNA/RNA extraction; cDNA synthesis; reverse transcription PCR; quantitative real-time PCR.
- Demonstrated experience with the following techniques: slice electrophysiology (whole cell patch clamping), stereotaxic surgery in mice, microscopy (transmission electron microscopy, two-photon), in situ hybridization, image analysis using ImageJ (i.e. Fiji), preparation and maintenance of mammalian primary cell cultures and cell lines.
- Experience in providing orientation and demonstrating laboratory procedures and/or equipment, and assisting students with research experiments.
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.
- Experience applying lab safety and protocol procedures.
- Strong communication skills (written and verbal).
- Experience in the maintenance of a laboratory and laboratory equipment.
- Experience in operating standard laboratory equipment.
- Ability to research and assimilate new ideas and methods.
- Familiarity with ethical guidelines, including issues associated with the use of animals
To be successful in this role you will be:
- Accountable
- Multi-tasker
- Organized
- Possess a positive attitude
- Proactive
- Responsible
Department: UTSC: Psychology
Campus: Scarborough
Schedule: Full-time
Job Field: Research & Teaching
Job Posting: Apr 23, 2019
Job Closing: May 3, 2019, 10:59:00 PM
Organization
Established in 1827, the University of Toronto is Canada's largest university, recognized as a global leader in research and teaching. U of T's distinguished faculty, institutional record of groundbreaking scholarship and wealth of innovative academic opportunities continually attract outstanding students and academics from around the world.
U of T is committed to providing a learning experience that benefits from both a scale almost unparalleled in North America and from the close-knit learning communities made possible through its college system and academic divisions. Located in and around Toronto, one of the world's most diverse regions, U of T's vibrant academic life is defined by a unique degree of cultural diversity in its learning community.The University is sustained environmentally by three green campuses, where renowned heritage buildings stand beside award-winning innovations in architectural design.
U of T is one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers.
U of T is one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers.
Are you looking for a challenging, meaningful career in a supportive and diverse environment?
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Opportunities exist for people from a wide range of backgrounds, ranging from recent graduates to experienced senior professionals.
We offer challenging work within an open environment that celebrates diversity in all its forms. Our focus is on creating a positive work environment that attracts and retains excellent employees through a combination of competitive compensation, favourable working conditions, opportunities for career growth and development and a unique organizational culture.
Employees have access to:
- Excellent health and dental benefits;
- On-site support for training and career development;
- Flexible work arrangements;
- Childcare subsidy;
- Tuition waivers;
- Scholarships and/or tuition waivers for dependants;
- Generous paid time off;
- Support on equity and diversity issues;
- On-site child care;
- University Pension Plan;
- Subsidized athletic facility membership;
- World-renowned libraries;
- Confidential counselling services;
- Parking and TTC Metropasses;
- Employee and Family Assistance Plan;
- Continued health benefits for pensioners.
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