| POSITION TITLE |
Technician II |
| DEPARTMENT |
LTRI (Department of Microbiology) |
| EMPLOYMENT TYPE |
Temporary, Full-Time |
| HOURS OF WORK |
37.5 hours per week |
| EMPLOYEE GROUP |
Non-Union |
| REPORTS TO |
Clinical Investigator |
A Technician II position is available in Dr. Poutanen’s lab. Dr. Poutanen’s research interests include antimicrobial resistance surveillance and data visualization; hospital antibiogram development and usability; preparedness for, detection of and characterization of emerging antimicrobial-resistant pathogens including COVID-19; the use fecal transplantation for recurrent Clostridioides difficile infection and other emerging indications and related studies assessing quality of donated stool; and methods evaluations as they relate to automation, the use of artificial intelligence, rapid diagnostics, point-of-care diagnostics, and detection of antimicrobial resistance in the clinical microbiology laboratory.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Works from/with standard procedures and practices and assists in developing, devising or improving new ones or in modifying existing methods, practices and procedures.
- Responsible for conducting research tests, experiments, and the interpretation of results
- Responsible for the day-to-day operation of laboratory based studies and ordering supplies as well as setting up and maintaining lab equipment
- Completes data extraction from the laboratory information system
- Manipulates data to create summary reports and visualization using Excel, R, Python, Graphpad, Tableau, or other comparable software
- Collects isolates for surveillance projects from the clinical laboratory and frozen stocks
- Prepares cultures for transportation to other centres within Canada and abroad
- Uses broth microdilution panels or agar dilution plates to determine antimicrobial MICs
- Uses screening agars to screen for antimicrobial resistance
- Uses PCR to confirm antimicrobial resistance determinants
- Uses pulsed-field gel electrophoresis (PFGE) to determine isolate relatedness
- Manipulates data to create hospital antibiograms and other related surveillance work
- Manipulates data to assist with data analysis
- Practices Good Manufacturing Procedures in the preparation of fecal microbiota transplants (FMT) as part of the Microbiota Therapeutics Outcomes Program (MTOP)
- Retains and communicates with MTOP stool donors coordinators
- Communicates and coordinates timing of FMT with MTOP study members and timing of stool donations with MTOP stool donors
- Liaises with study sponsors and collaborators and works closely with students and volunteers
- Assists with ethics review board submissions, contracts and agreements, and other study related administrative paperwors
- Reviews and assesses study related literature
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
- BA’s degree in Microbiology or a related field
- 2 year of laboratory experience
- Certification in Transportation of Dangerous Goods is an asset
- Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Procedures is an asset
FUNCTIONAL JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be versatile, flexible and self-motivated
- Must possess exceptional communication skills (verbal, written, and presentation) and be comfortable engaging and exchanging information with others of diverse backgrounds
- Demonstrates analytical and problem solving abilities with strong attention to detail
- Ability to work effectively under pressure
- Ability to multi-task
- Experience with data management and visualization would be an asset
- Demonstrated knowledge of standard software
- Must demonstrate satisfactory work performance and attendance record
- Must have strong references
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 28, 2024. We thank all candidates for applying. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. |
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