| POSITION TITLE |
Technician II |
| DEPARTMENT |
The Centre for Phenogenomics (TCP), Pathology Core |
| EMPLOYMENT TYPE |
Temporary, Full-Time (18-month contract) |
| HOURS OF WORK |
37.5 hours per week |
| EMPLOYEE GROUP |
Non-Union |
| REPORTS TO |
Facility Core Manager |
The Centre for Phenogenomics (TCP) is a state-of-the-art facility supporting research using mouse models of human disease and development. Services include animal husbandry, model production, clinical phenotyping, imaging, pathology, and mouse line cryopreservation, recovery, and distribution. TCP’s Pathology Core serves a multidisciplinary clientele with expert advice regarding a broad range of histological techniques. Excellent customer service is an essential part of our operation. We are looking for a Technician II to join our Gross Pathology and Histology team.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Technician II will independently perform mouse necropsies, organ dissection, blood collection by retro-orbital bleeding and cardiac puncture, perfusion fixation, gross and cut FFPE non-human animal tissues. The Technician II will provide expert consultation and training to academic and industry clients when required.
Other duties, including cryo-microtomy, performing routine histology stains and contributions to maintaining laboratory readiness, may also be required and appropriate cross-training will be provided. The Technician II must adhere to all documentation, regulations, protocols, and procedures of TCP’s Pathology Core and the Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute.
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Perform grossing of fixed tissues and cutting of formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded tissue samples.
- Perform appropriate mouse handling, anesthesia, necropsies, blood collection and specific organ dissection.
- Maintain all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for procedures within the role.
- Perform routine maintenance, maintain a Quality Control system for histology equipment, and troubleshoot any issues that might arise.
- Be responsible for accessioning service requests and data entry into the Pathology Core’s Laboratory Information Management System.
QUALIFICATIONS
REQUIRED
- A BSc or equivalent training and experience in the life sciences.
- A minimum of two years of experience with gross pathology and/or histology.
- A results-driven team member with a proven ability to maintain a high level of organization, accuracy, and attention to detail with an ability to document work.
- A self-starter with proven ability to work both independently and as a member of a team.
- Ability to meet deadlines and adapt to changes in schedules and priorities.
- Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple tasks in a timely manner and flexibility to adapt to changing workload.
- Able to understand written and verbal directions in English.
- Demonstrated willingness and ability to learn new techniques, solve technical problems, troubleshoot, and optimize standard protocols.
- Exceptional English verbal and written communication skills.
PREFERRED
- Demonstrated knowledge of embryonic and adult mouse anatomy and histology.
- RVT/VT certification.
- RLAT certification.
If this role is in a laboratory environment, Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute’s Safety Requirements include:
- Maintain personal certifications as required by Safety Office
- Maintain the lab’s Safety requirements as required by Safety Office
- Maintain current lab-specific Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) - including work with hazardous chemicals and biological agents, hazardous waste disposal, etc.
- Maintain the lab’s chemical Inventory
- Responsible for training the lab members on lab-specific procedures, weekly eye wash checks
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).
A recent Provincial Directive mandates all employees of public hospitals in Ontario to be either fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or be regularly tested. All new employees joining Sinai Health must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine and be on track toward full vaccination within six (6) weeks; participating in mandatory twice weekly Rapid Antigen Testing Program until fully vaccinated. There are very limited circumstances in which approval will be given for a medical exemption from receiving the COVID-19 vaccine.
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 May 16, 2024. We thank all candidates for applying. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. |
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