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Research Technician II/III/IV (Permanent Full-Time) - Toronto, OntarioJob Title: Research Technician II/III/IV (Permanent Full-Time)Job Posting #: 925970Union: NON-UNIONSite: Princess Margaret Research InstituteDepartment: Radiation OncologyReports to: Principal InvestigatorHours: 37.5 hours per weekSalary: $57,018 - 92,625: To commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN compensation policyStatus: Permanent Full-timePosted Date: October 26, 2023Closing Date: Until FilledThe University Health Network, wherequot;above all else the needs of patients come first quot;, 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 ofquot;Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning quot;, the University Health Network (UHN), Canada #39;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 SummaryWe are interested in recruiting ahighly dedicated and motivatedResearch Technicianto join the Kwan laboratory at the Princess Margaret Research Institute. We use molecular biology, genomics,cellandmice models to study side effects ofcancer treatment, such as fibrosis and lymphedema.The goal of the research program is to develop novel personalized approaches for the prevention and treatment of long-term and late effects of cancer treatment.The successful candidate will work under the supervision of the Principal Investigator.Duties- Cell culture, lentiviral transduction, CRISPR gene editing, flow cytometry- DNA/RNA extraction, quantitative real-time PCR- ELISAs, western blotting, immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescence- Mouse handling,I.P.injection,venipuncture- Assistswithlaband animal use protocol submissions- Orders andmaintainsinventories of supplies, animals, and/or equipment- Communicate analysis in verbal, written, and graphical formatQualifications- Candidates must have at minimum anMSc inMolecularBiologyor relevant field of study- At least 3 years of experience with nucleicacid isolation,quantitative real-time PCR, ELISAs, western blotting,immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescence,cell culture, lentiviral transduction, CRISPR gene editing, flow cytometry, and mouse handling- Experience withIncucyte,X-RAD 225Cx,FluorescenceMicroscopy,and/orGraphPadare assets- Willingness to learnnewtechniques and technologies- Abilityto work accurately and meet deadlinesInterested applicants shouldsubmittheir CV, contact information of three referees (including current/former supervisors), and a statement of research interest to Dr. Kwan (jennifer.kwan@uhn.c (jennifer.kwan@uhn.ca) a).Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.Why join UHNIn 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- 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 #39;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.