Research Technician II/III
Research Technician II/III
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Job Description
Union: NonUnion
Number of vacancies: 1
Site: Toronto General Hospital
Department: MultiOrgan Transplant Program
Reports to: Dr. Alireza Rabi
Work Model: InOffice
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Shifts: Monday to Friday
Status: Temporary FullTime
Closing Date: June 6 2025
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
Animal Handling & Surgical Support
- Assist in preparation sedation and monitoring of rats and pigs undergoing surgical and perfusion procedures.
- Perform intubation vascular access and maintenance of anesthesia and analgesia under veterinary and PI supervision.
- Monitor vital signs and adjust anesthetic depth intraoperatively as required.
- Support sterile surgical setups organ recovery and postoperative animal care in both survival and nonsurvival studies.
- Ensure compliance with ACC/IACUC protocols and maintain detailed animal health and procedural records.
Experimental Work
- Assist with setup and operation of ex vivo perfusion systems for isolated heart studies.
- Collect tissue blood and perfusate samples for downstream analysis.
- Prepare reagents and solutions and perform routine biochemical assays as directed.
Lab Maintenance & Operations
- Maintain lab cleanliness inventory and proper function of lab equipment (e.g. anesthesia machines perfusion pumps centrifuges).
- Assist with sample labeling storage and cataloguing (e.g. frozen tissues paraffin blocks).
- Ensure availability and safe handling of gases (e.g. oxygen isoflurane) and coordinate with veterinary and animal care teams as needed.
Data & Documentation
- Record experimental observations surgical notes and sample metadata with accuracy and consistency.
- Contribute to lab documentation including protocols SOPs and biosafety logs.
Working Conditions:
- Work will involve direct handling of live animals including rats and pigs and may require flexible hours including early mornings or evenings.
- Position requires physical stamina and the ability to stand for extended periods in operating rooms and animal facilities.
- All necessary safety biosafety and veterinary training will be provided by UHN and the Comparative Research Platform.
Qualifications :
Education:
- BSc or college diploma in Veterinary Technology Animal Science Physiology Biomedical Science or a related discipline.
Experience:
- For RTII: Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in an academic or veterinary research setting.
- For RTIII: Minimum 4 years of experience with increasing technical responsibilities.
- Some prior experience in anesthesia induction and monitoring intubation and analgesia protocols in both rodents and pigs is encouraged.
- Some experience in handling large and small animal models including perioperative care and humane euthanasia is encouraged.
- Familiarity with basic laboratory procedures including sample collection centrifugation and reagent preparation is required.
- Prior experience in ex vivo organ perfusion or surgical support is an asset.
Skills:
- Strong manual dexterity and attention to detail in animal handling and sample collection.
- Knowledge of aseptic technique animal welfare regulations and institutional animal care protocols.
- Ability to work independently follow detailed protocols and communicate effectively with a multidisciplinary team.
- Organizational skills for coordinating supplies maintaining records and ensuring readiness for experimental procedures.
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 onsite 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.
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 :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
