POSITION TITLE |
Technician II |
DEPARTMENT |
LTRI |
EMPLOYMENT TYPE |
Regular, Full-Time |
HOURS OF WORK |
37.5 hours per week |
EMPLOYEE GROUP |
Non-Union |
REPORTS TO |
Principal Investigator |
ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION:
The Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute of Mount Sinai Hospital, a University of Toronto affiliated research centre, is one of the world's leading centres in biomedical research. With ground-breaking discoveries in research areas such as diabetes, genetic disorders, cancer and women’s and infants’ health, the Institute is committed to excellence in health research and the training of young investigators. Strong partnerships with the clinical programs of Mount Sinai Hospital ensure that scientific knowledge is used to promote human health. Your significant contributions will assist in maintaining our momentum in advancing our research.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
A regular full-time position is available in the sequencing facility of the Network Biology Collaborative Centre (nbcc.lunenfeld.ca) at the Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute in Mount Sinai Hospital. The successful candidate will join a collaborative team to support facility users with their sequencing experiments. The candidate will assist with the day-to-day operations of the facility maintaining instrumentation, processing samples and developing new sequencing applications. The sequencing facility specializes in functional genomics offering end-point readouts for transcriptomics, CRISPR barcoding assays, and single cell sequencing. The facility is equipped with a PacBio Revio and an Illumina NextSeq 2000.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Help manage the day-to-day operation of the sequencing facility.
- Perform maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting of facility instruments and equipment.
- Process users’ samples including library preparation, quality control, operation of DNA sequencers and data analysis for both short- and long-read instruments.
- Review sequencing results and if needed, troubleshoot issues and/or adjust protocols as required to ensure optimal results.
- Organize and track user samples and manage instrument queues.
- Develop new sequencing protocols and applications as part of a team.
- Procure supplies and competitive quotes, organize and track supplies in the facility.
SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:
- B.Sc. in Molecular Biology, Cellular Biology, Biochemistry or related discipline.
- Minimum of 2 years of laboratory experience.
- Proficiency in molecular biology techniques including DNA and RNA sample preparation.
- Experience in qPCR set up and analysis.
- Expertise in sample preparation for sequencing and operation of Illumina and/or PacBio sequencers is preferred.
- Experience in data management, Linux OS, sequencing bioinformatics, and/or LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System) is an advantage.
- Must be able to communicate (verbal and written) information within the team and to users of the facility.
- Knowledge of standard software (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite).
- Must demonstrate satisfactory work performance and attendance record.
Application Instructions
Apply online through Interfolio at http://apply.interfolio.com/162528.
In accordance with Institute’s policy and legislated health and safety requirements, employment is conditional upon the verification of credentials, completion of a health review, and demonstrating proof of immunity and vaccination status of vaccine-preventable diseases.
We are a fully committed to fairness and equity in employment and our recruitment and selection practices. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, people with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, members of racialized groups, women and any others who may contribute to the further diversification of our Sinai Health community. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under our Access for People with Disabilities policy. Applicants need to make their requirements known in advance.
The Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute is a scent sensitive environment and all members of the community are expected to refrain from wearing or using scented products while visiting or working at the Institute. We also support a barrier-free workplace supported by the Institute’s accessibility plan, accommodation and disability management policies and procedures. Should you require accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, including accessible job postings, please contact the Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Human Resources Department.
Posting open until February 17, 2025. We thank all candidates for applying. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. |
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