Research Technician Level II

Union: Non-Union
Number of Vacancies: 1
Site: Toronto General Site Max Bell Research Building
Department: Toronto General Research Institute
Reports to: Principal Investigator
Hours: 35 per week
Shifts: Day
Status: Temporary Full-Time
Closing Date: September 10 2025

Position Summary

The Research Technician II will be responsible for production expression and optimization of e. Coli expressed proteins. This includes molecular biology (PCR cloning etc) protein expression and purification. Assays using these proteins including enzyme kinetic assays using fluorescent plate reader.

In addition processing clinical samples (blood) for clinical trials and then enzyme kinetic assays. Data analyses interpretation and preparation of graphs tables and reports will also be required.

Duties:

• Transport samples to PIs research lab and to other collaborators within UHN.
• Molecular biology to optimize protein expression
• Protein expression
• Protein purification
• Protein characterization
• Enzyme kinetics
• Protease assays on clinical samples (blood/plasma) or sourced plasma
• Analyze and interpret data including statistical analyses in collaboration with biostatistician
• Assist team members with other aspects of the clinical studies

Qualifications :

• BSc in Cell Biology or equivalent; MSc preferred
• Minimum 3 years related experience
• Experience isolating plasma from peripheral blood
• Intermediate molecular biology skills including PCR ELISA and blotting
• Experience in Protein purification and enzyme Kinetics
• Excellent documentation skills
• Self-motivated with strong organizational skills
• Experience with statistical software and packages

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.

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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