| POSITION TITLE |
Research Technician I |
| DEPARTMENT |
LTRI |
| EMPLOYMENT TYPE |
Temporary Full-Time |
| HOURS OF WORK |
37.5 hours per week |
| EMPLOYEE GROUP |
Non-union |
| REPORTS TO |
Principal Investigator |
ORGANIZATION:
The Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute of Mount Sinai Hospital, a University of Toronto affiliated research center, is one of the world's leading centers in biomedical research. With ground-breaking discoveries in research areas such as diabetes, genetic disorders, cancer, and women's and infant 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:
The Stewart lab at Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute/Sinai Health investigates how tissues, such as the skin, respond to cell death in homeostasis and disease settings. They have a specific interest in how tissue stem cells are affected by the death of neighbouring cells, which can result in stem cells “eating” their dying neighbours, or potentially by tuning their self-renewal, differentiation, or proliferative behaviour. To understand how these potential mechanisms can occur in homeostasis, damage and disease, the Stewart lab uses mouse models, complimented with adult stem cell culture and human-derived samples.
The position will be available as an initial one-year temporary, full-time contract (commensurate with experience and qualifications, and consistent with LTRI compensation policy). A minimum of two year commitment is preferred, with the option to extend and/or transition to a permanent full-time.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Perform routine maintenance of tissue culture cell lines
- Make and maintain adequate stocks of tissue culture media
- Manage mouse colony breeding, weaning, and genotyping for the lab
- Order and stock routine laboratory supplies, and assist with lab organization
- Assist other lab members with experimental procedures as time permits (mouse tissue collection, tissue embedding, sectioning, immunofluorescence, flow cytometry, DNA and RNA extraction for sequencing, etc)
- Maintain up-to-date laboratory records relating to their duties (eg. notebook or electronic logs relating to tissue culture, mouse colony, and purchasing)
- Assist with training and guiding other
SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s Degree in a biomedical science field (eg. Molecular Genetics, Biochemistry, Cell and Developmental Biology, Molecular Biology, etc.) or equivalent skills and related experience.
- Minimum of 1-2 years experience in health research setting is preferred, zero years research experience will also be considered.
- Laboratory courses in Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or similar are a plus, as are research experience with animals and/or tissue culture techniques.
- Effective organizational, time-management and prioritization skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Ability to work as part of a team and independently as needed.
- Computer literacy and/or prior experience with procurement/management software is a plus.
We thank all candidates for their interest, but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
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. All employees and affiliates will follow safe work practices and comply with health and safety policies, procedures, and training. Successful candidates will be required to provide two (2) written reference letters from their former employer(s)/supervisor(s).
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 July 27, 2025. We thank all candidates for applying. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. |
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