Research Technician III
Research Technician III
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Job Description
Union: Non-Union
Site: Princess Margaret Research Tower
Department: Living Biobank
Reports to: Staff Scientist
Work Model: On-Site
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Shifts: Monday - Friday Day
Status: Permanent Full-time
Closing Date: August 31 2025
The University Health Network (UHN) is seeking a Research Technician III to join the Living Biobank team at the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre.
The Princess Margaret Living Biobank serves as a central repository and research hub supporting the development and use of patient-derived organoid (PDO) and xenograft (PDX) models. We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated individual to support the growth maintenance and characterization of organoid cultures derived from cancer patient tissues.
Key Responsibilities
- Initiate and maintain organoid cultures using established protocols
- Develop and optimize novel culturing techniques
- Perform characterization of organoid models including histology genomics and mycoplasma testing
- Conduct drug screening and growth analysis on organoid and cell cultures
- Perform flow cytometry on organoid samples
- Analyze data and prepare scientific reports and presentations
- Maintain and update the biobank specimen database (Labguru)
- Collaborate with team members and present findings in group settings
Qualifications :
- Masters degree in Biological Sciences (minimum)
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience
- Strong background in molecular biology biochemistry and microscopy techniques
- Demonstrated expertise in 2D and 3D cell culture or stem cell methodologies
- Experience in biobanking and sample tracking systems
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
- Excellent organizational and time management abilities
- Clear written and verbal communication skills
- Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively
- This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge cancer research in one of the worlds leading cancer centers.
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.
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 :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
