Position: Research Technician I
Union: Non-Union
Site: Toronto Western Hospital
Department: Neurosurgery
Reports to: Principal Investigator
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: $25.10 – $31.38 per hour. To commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN compensation policy
Status: Permanent Full-Time
Posted Date: September 7, 2023
Closing Date: October 7, 2023
The University Health Network, where “above all else the needs of patients come first”, encompasses Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and the Michener Institute of Education. The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research and education. With a long tradition of ground breaking firsts and a purpose of “Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning”, the University Health Network (UHN), Canada’s largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 16,000 employees, more than 1,200 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers. UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world.
Position Summary
The project and responsibilities involve overseeing The Toronto Western Hospital Tissue Bank/Biobank services, a collaborative group in the Division of Neurosurgery who collect biospecimen samples as part of their research program.
The role of the Research Technician I is to receive these samples and following standard operating procedures, process the samples accordingly for long term storage. The bio samples will be of various tissue and fluid types that will require specific processing and handling that encompasses not only receiving and archiving, but also retrieval and distribution. The research technician will be required to interact with investigators, clinicians, research associates and analysts, study monitors and coordinators. An essential component of this role is understanding the bio banking requirements of the program and being responsive to those needs, while also maintaining the integrity of biobank policies and ensuring sample quality is prioritized.
Duties
Responsibilities
As an integral member of the Neurosurgery Program at the Toronto Western Hospital, the responsibilities of the Research Technician I include
Qualifications
Physical/Mental Demands
Work Environment
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.
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.
Vaccines (COVID and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.
UHN is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known in advance. Any information received related to an accommodation will be addressed confidentially.
University Health Network thanks all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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