Research Technician III

Union: Non-Union
Number of vacancies:  1 
New or Replacement Position: New
Site:  Toronto General Hospital
Department:  Pathology
Reports to:  Principal Investigator
Salary Range:  $73069 to $91347 annually
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Shifts: Days
Status: Temporary Full-Time
Closing Date: May 8 2026

Position Summary:

As an essential member of the Laboratory Medicine Program at UHN the Scientific Associate will organize track and work primarily with staff pathologists AI scientists and study teams to assess oncological specimens and histological slides for research projects. This is a fantastic opportunity to be involved in cutting-edge clinical research at UHN.

Duties:

• Compile data from related and/or unrelated sources.
• Perform complex histological analyses and experiments.
• Use extensive knowledge of pathology to annotate slides from a variety of tissue sites for downstream dissection and genomic analysis.
• Use digital pathology tools for interpretation and annotation of whole slide images.
• Communicate with stakeholders across UHN nationally and maintain records of experimental data.
• Have the opportunity to contribute to independent research projects
• Present at scientific meetings.

Qualifications :

• MD or Graduate degree in Life Sciences Pathology or other related field is required.
• Strong knowledge of Pathology Immunohistochemistry and analysis of H&E slides.
• Course work in human anatomy physiology microscopy and molecular biology preferred.

• Demonstrated interest in human diseases such as cancer
• Proficient in medical terminology
• Six (6) months related research or technical experience
• Self-starter able to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent problem recognition and problem-solving abilities
• Effective organizational time management and prioritization skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Client service experience an asset

Additional Information :

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