Research Technician III Donald K. Johnson Eye Institute

Union: Non-union
Number of vacancies: 1
New or Replacement Position: New
Site: Toronto Western Hospital
Department: Donald K. Johnson Eye Institute
Reports to: Principal Investigator
Salary Range: $37.47 - $46.84 per hour
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Status: Temporary Full-Time
Closing Date: November 4 2026

Position Summary

The Research Technician III will play a key role in supporting innovative neuroscience and vision research within the Principal Investigators laboratory at the Donald K. Johnson Eye Institute and Krembil Research Institute. Working as part of a multidisciplinary research team the incumbent will maintain and characterize human multipotent and pluripotent stem cell cultures support the development of advanced 3D organoid models of the brain and eye and perform a range of molecular and cellular biology techniques to advance studies of neurological and retinal disease.

Duties

• Maintaining cell lines (cultured and primary) including human multipotent and pluripotent stem cell cultures using standard sterile techniques
• Conduct experiments to support ongoing lab research projects (Western blots qRT-PCR immunocytochemistry and immunohistochemistry)
• Management of tissue culture facilities ordering supplies lab management
• Support the day-to-day operations of the laboratory including stock preparation supplies ordering and general lab maintenance
• Assist with biosafety compliance including biological/chemical inventory management
• Help develop standard operating procedures and protocols for lab-related activities
• Attend and present data in weekly lab meeting discussions institutional research seminars and research conferences
• Some administrative support to the PI

Qualifications :

• At minimum a Bachelors degree in biological sciences or equivalent discipline is required
• At minimum 6 years of related experience is required
• Prior experience with multipotent and pluripotent stem cell cultures is required
• 3D organoid culture experience is preferred
• Prior experience with standard laboratory protocols for cell culture Western blot qRT-PCR DNA electrophoresis and genotyping molecular cloning
• Prior experience with primary cell isolation from tissue specimens (animals or human) is an asset
• Viral transduction and genetic engineering / gene-editing (e.g. CRISPR/Cas9) experience is an asset
• RNA sequencing and bioinformatics experience is an asset
• Willing to rapidly learn new techniques and skills with training
• Capacity to work independently with minimal supervision
• Highly-organized and able to prioritize effectively
• Able to communicate and interact with staff students colleagues in a professional manner and daily basis (on-site)

Additional Information :

Why Join UHN
In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world UHN offers a wide range of benefits programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor allowing you to find value where it matters most to you now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel restaurants parking phone plans auto insurance discounts on-site gyms etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHNs attendance management program to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates.  Please ensure you check your email regularly. At University Health Network (UHN) artificial intelligence technologies may be used to assist in the screening assessment and selection of candidates for this position.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading inaccurate or incorrect UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Contract