Laboratory Technician

Description

About us:

• Home to over 40 departments and institutes, the University of Toronto's Temerty Faculty of Medicine lies at the heart of the Toronto Academic Health Science Network and is a global leader in ground-breaking research and education, spanning clinical medicine, basic science and the rehabilitation sciences sectors.

Your opportunity:

• The Department of Molecular Genetics holds a leadership position in Canada and internationally as a premier venue for biomedical and life sciences research and education. We have over 100 faculty members. Our dynamic community of over 350 graduate students is engaged in M.Sc. and Ph.D. Program in Molecular Genetics. We offer a professional M.Sc. in Genetic Counseling as well as M.H.Sc. in Medical Genomics. Furthermore, the department provides a rigorous undergraduate specialist and major in Molecular Genetics and Microbiology. Our faculty, fellows, and students are highly acclaimed for pioneering phenomenal advances in some of the most exciting areas of modern science with a profound impact on human health.

• As Laboratory Technician, you will support teaching and research activities by contributing to the day-to-day operation of a basic research lab employing the techniques typical of a biochemistry/structural biology lab. You will construct proof-of-concept experiments, collect and analyze experimental data, and provide technical support on laboratory procedures and equipment. You will also play an important role in maintaining laboratory facilities and resources, troubleshooting technical issues, and ensuring research activities are conducted safely and in accordance with established procedures and protocols.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting laboratory operations and experimental activities, including constructing proof-of-concept experiments, collecting and verifying experimental data, preparing draft reports and summaries from findings, and serving as a technical resource on laboratory protocols and equipment
• Maintaining laboratory facilities, equipment, and supplies, including cleaning and sterilizing laboratory equipment and workspaces, troubleshooting equipment and workstation issues, arranging repairs and replacements, and ensuring laboratories are properly equipped for teaching and research activities
• Providing technical support and guidance, including demonstrating laboratory techniques and procedures, serving as a technical resource on laboratory protocols and equipment, and supporting students and staff during laboratory activities
• Supporting laboratory administration activities, including ordering supplies, maintaining equipment and inventory records, updating documentation, and supporting the upkeep of laboratory workspaces
• Ensuring safe laboratory practices, including adhering to health and safety procedures, supporting the safe handling of specialized equipment and materials, and following established waste handling and disposal procedures

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or an acceptable combination of equivalent experience, preferably in biochemistry or molecular biology
• Minimum two (2) years of experience supporting laboratory operations in a university or research environment
• Demonstrated experience constructing proof-of-concept experiments and supporting molecular biology procedures, including recombinant DNA techniques, plasmid construction, and mammalian and bacterial cell culture
• Experience with protein expression and purification using mammalian and bacterial systems, including FPLC-based purification methods
• Experience collecting, verifying, organizing, and reporting experimental data and findings, including preparing draft reports, summaries, and related documentation
• Experience preparing, assembling, and setting up laboratory equipment, materials, and supplies for teaching and research activities
• Experience cleaning, sterilizing, and maintaining laboratory equipment and facilities in accordance with established procedures
• Experience troubleshooting routine laboratory equipment, workstation, and technical issues
• Experience maintaining laboratory inventories, including those associated with biosafety requirements, ordering supplies, and facilitating equipment and supply records
• Experience serving as a technical resource on laboratory protocols, procedures, and equipment, including providing technical guidance to students and staff
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint), as well as standard tools used in DNA plasmid construct generation and visualization (SnapGene or ApE) and the NCBI and Expasy tools for protein and DNA database searching/analysis
• Knowledge of laboratory health and safety practices, including the safe handling and disposal of laboratory materials and waste
• Demonstrated ability to independently perform laboratory procedures and experiments
• Ability to maintain accurate laboratory records and documentation
• Excellent organizational, communication, and time-management skills
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and resolve routine laboratory issues independently
• Demonstrated manual dexterity and precision in handling laboratory equipment
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team

Assets (Nonessential):

• Experience with biochemical and biophysical characterization of proteins, including enzyme assays and binding studies using biolayer interferometry (BLI), surface plasmon resonance (SPR), or related techniques is considered an asset

To be successful in this role you will be:

• Communicator

• Multi-tasker

• Organized

• Problem solver

• Resourceful

• Please note this is a grant-funded one-year term opportunity with the possibility of extension.

• Closing Date: 11/13/2026, 11:59PM ET

• Employee Group: USW

• Appointment Type: Grant - Term

• Schedule: Full-Time Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:

• USW Pay Band 09 -- $70,633 with an annual step progression to a maximum of $90,329. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.

• Job Category: Research Administration & Teaching

• Lived

Experience

• Statement

• Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.

• Job descriptions are available upon request for internal applicants.

• Diversity Statement

• The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.

• As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes.

• Accessibility Statement

• The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.

• The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

• If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact [email protected].

• Indigenous Substantiation Process

• The University of Toronto has implemented a process to substantiate Indigenous Membership/Citizenship/Enrolment for candidates who identify as Indigenous. For more information about this process, please refer to the Indigenous Substantiation Website.

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