Research Technician I

Company Description

UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World and it’s only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.

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Job Description

Union: Non-Union
Number of Vacancies: 1
New or Replacement Position: New
Site: Princess Margaret Research, MaRS Centre
Department: Research
Reports to: Principal Investigator
Salary Range: $54,951 - $68,699 per annum
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Shifts: Monday to Friday
Status: Permanent, Full-time
Closing Date: November 27, 2026

Position Summary
The Research Technician I provides support for ongoing research projects by assisting with recombinant protein production, maintaining accurate records, and contributing to laboratory organization and quality control. The role ensures smooth day-to-day operations in the laboratory by preparing materials, documenting and tracking production runs, supporting quality control activities, and providing general technical assistance.

Duties

• Protein Production
  • Assist with preparation of media and buffers needed of recombinant protein production.
  • Assist with growing bacterial cultures
  • Collect and record experimental data, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
  • Perform quality control (QC) checks on protein production batches.
  • Maintain detailed logs and tracking systems for production runs.
• Laboratory Support
  • Prepare, assemble, and set up equipment, reagents, and supplies for protein production workflows.
  • Restock consumables, glassware, and reagents as needed.
  • Assist with general lab organization and maintenance, including cleaning and sterilizing glassware and maintaining shared workstations.
  • Support routine equipment checks and notify the lab manager of any issues.
• Data & Records
  • Enter and maintain accurate data in laboratory databases and shared records.
  • Assist in preparing summaries of production runs and QC results.
  • Ensure proper labelling and storage of samples and records for traceability.
  • Assist with sharing biological materials with collaborators.
• Health & Safety
  • Follow established laboratory safety guidelines at all times.
  • Handle biological materials, chemicals, and equipment in compliance with safety protocols.
  • Contribute to maintaining a safe and orderly work environment.

Qualifications

• At minimum, Bachelor’s Degree in Biochemistry, Biology, or a related discipline, required
• At least 6 months of independent, hands-on experience with media and buffer preparation, and autoclaving, required
• Experience working in a structural biology/protein biochemistry laboratory
• Ability to follow established protocols with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong record-keeping and data entry skills.
• Familiarity with cell culture, protein expression and purification, or related laboratory techniques.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety practices.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Additional Information

Why join UHN?

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals and researchers 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.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

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.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

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Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.