Research Technician II

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Union: Non-Union
Site: Princess Margaret Cancer Centre
Department: Princess Margaret Genomics Centre
Reports to: Principal Investigator
Work Model: On-Site
Grade: B0:05
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: $58,734 - $73,418 annually (To commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN compensation policy)
Shifts: Monday - Friday
Status: Permanent Full-time
Closing Date: December 15, 2024

Position Summary
The Princess Margaret Genomics Centre is seeking a Permanent Full-time Research Technician II, with potential for advancement within the PMGC team. As an integral member at the Genomics Centre, a core facility, the research technician must be dedicated and result-driven and will be involved in all aspects of service projects, following SOPs and meeting target deadlines. this role resides in our bulk genomics services team.

Duties
Working under the direction of senior staff, the successful applicant will utilize SOPs to:

• Perform genomics library preparation (RNA, whole genome, exome)
• This includes QC of input material (RNA and DNA), following SOPs for construction, and QC of final products for internally constructed and externally submitted sequencing-ready libraries
• Onboarding of samples from and communication with clients
• DNA epigenetic profiling (methylation) library construction
• Input sample QC by BioAnalyzer, Nanodrop, and fluorimetry
• Final library QC by BioAnalyzer
• Entry of sample and library information into LIMS

• BSc in genomics, molecular biology or related discipline is required
• 3 years related experience is required.
• At least 1 year of experience with standard molecular biology laboratory techniques, such as:
  • PCR reaction set up and purification
  • qPCR reaction assembly and data interpretation
  • Nucleic acid quantification by spectrophotometry and fluorimetry
  • Sequencing library construction
• Experience with using LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System) is an asset
• Experience with Illumina DNA sequencing library construction workflows is an asset
• A willingness to learn new techniques and technologies is required
• Excellent organizational and time management skills is required
• Ability to work independently and accurately under deadlines is required
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in a team environment is required

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 https://hoopp.com/)
• Close 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 UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

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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.