Technical Assistant, Research - Glass Washing & Sterilization Facilities

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: Replacement
Site: 101 College Street
Department: Research Laboratory Services
Reports to: Manager, Research Laboratory Services
Salary Range: $23.11 - $28.89 per hour
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Shifts: Days
Status: Temporary Full-Time (approx. 1 year)
Closing Date: November 26, 2026

Position Summary
TheTechnical Assistant, Research is responsible for assisting with the operations of the Research Laboratory Services, Glasswashing and Sterilization Facilities. The primary responsibilities include: collecting used glassware and lab coats from multiple UHN Research locations, preparing and washing glassware, delivering sterilized glassware and clean lab coats to multiple UHN Research locations, performing cross-functional and other duties consistent with the job classification, as assigned and/or required.

Duties

• Maintaining and cleaning facility and equipment: Assists with equipment cleaning and maintenance scheduling; Ensures all lab equipment cleaning is performed on a routine basis; Helps organizing facility cleanings and environmental testing; Maintains proper documentation.
• Organizing glassware and labcoat inventory: Assists with materials receipt process; Replenishes lab supplies for all rooms as required; Assists with documentation updates;
• Responsible for routine pickup and delivery of glassware and labcoats to locations throughout UHN buildings, daily;
• Prepare glassware and items for washing and sterilization, loading/unloading and operating washing units, loading/unloading and operating autoclaves, daily;
• Performs cross-functional and/or other duties consistent with the job classification, as assigned or requested.
• Works in compliance with Occupational Health & Safety Act and its regulations, reporting hazards, deficiencies and contravention’s of the Act, in a timely manner.

Qualifications

• Completion of high school or recognized equivalent required.
• Practical and related experience and/or on-the-job training required.
• Ability to perform duties in a professional and courteous manner and produce high quality work while meeting deadlines in accordance to UHN standards.
• Exercise initiative and good judgement with ability to multi-task.
• Compliance with confidentiality requirements under UHN Privacy Policy.
• Effective organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of applicable legislative, UHN and/or departmental policies.
• Client service oriented, with the ability to effectively work with diversity and appreciate that people with different opinions, backgrounds and characteristics bring richness to the challenge or situation at hand.

Additional Information

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.

• Competitive offer packages
• 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.