Lab 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
Home to over 40 departments and institutes, the University of Toronto's Faculty of Medicine lies at the heart of the Toronto Academic Health Science Network and is a global leader in ground-breaking research and education, spanning clinical medicine, basic science and the rehabilitation sciences sectors.
Your opportunity:
The Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology is among the oldest in North America. We offer training in pharmacology and toxicology to both undergraduate and graduate students who may subsequently go on to do exciting research, regulatory and administrative careers in academic, industrial, and healthcare provision settings. We also provide training to professional programs such as Medicine and Pharmacy.
As the Lab technician, your role will involve the use of in vivo gene engineering approaches in rodents and the development of biosensors used in cellular screening assays. You will work both independently and collaboratively to support with in vivo pharmacological target validation and in vitro screening assay development. Your sound knowledge of research lab equipment and demonstrated technical lab experience will contribute to your overall success in this role.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Constructing proof of concept experiments to test different elements of the process
- Preparing draft statistical reports and summaries from data collected
- Scheduling the use of lab equipment and resources, and troubleshooting routine equipment repairs
- Preparing, assembling and setting-up material, equipment and supplies used in teaching and/or research labs
- Providing detailed explanations and demonstrating procedures to students and/or employees on lab techniques, experimental procedures and protocols
- Serving as a technical resource on laboratory protocols, and experimental procedures and equipment
- Maintaining and ordering supplies
CampusEssential Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree or acceptable combination of equivalent experience.
- Minimum two years experience in the development of high throughput screening assays, viral vector design and development and advanced molecular biology approaches
- Demonstrated expertise in viral vector design and development and the design and development of Crispr/Cas approaches to perform somatic gene knockouts in living animals
- Demonstrated experience in the development of luminescent and fluorescent protein based screening assay including single and dual luciferase and split-luciferase systemsmitochondrial function assays (isolation, membrane permeability, ATP-assay), inducible stable cell line system development, quantitative rtPCR and advanced molecular biology approaches (e.g. GeneBlock and Gibson assembly)
- Experience preparing draft statistical reports and summaries
- Must have working knowledge of research laboratory equipment
- Must be familiar with safety and hazard protocols in a lab environment
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite applications (e.g. PowerPoint, Excel, Word, etc.)
- Strong organizational, analytical and record-keeping skills
- Exceptional problem solving and communication (oral and written) skills
- Ability to work independently
Assets (Nonessential):
- Expertise in BRET
To be successful in this role you will be:
- Communicator
- Efficient
- Meticulous
- Organized
- Possess a positive attitude
- Problem solver
Department: Pharmacology and Toxicology
Campus: St. George (downtown Toronto)
Schedule: Full-time
Job Field: Research & Teaching
Job Posting: Oct 7, 2019
Job Closing: Oct 20, 2019, 8:59:00 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?
Work where the world comes to think.
Work where the world comes to discover.
Work where the world comes to learn.
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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