Research Technician II - University Health Network, Toronto

Role overview

The Princess Margaret Genomics Centre is seeking a Permanent Full-time Research Technician II, with potential for advancement within the PMGC team. As an integral member at the Genomics Centre, a core facility, the research technician must be dedicated and result-driven and will be involved in all aspects of service projects, following SOPs and meeting target deadlines. This role resides in our bulk genomics services team.

Your impact

Working under the direction of senior staff, the successful applicant will utilize SOPs to perform the following duties:

• Perform genomics library preparation (RNA, whole genome, exome)
• QC of input material (RNA and DNA), following SOPs for construction, and QC of final products for internally constructed and externally submitted sequencing-ready libraries
• Onboarding of samples from and communication with clients
• DNA epigenetic profiling (methylation) library construction
• Input sample QC by BioAnalyzer, Nanodrop, and fluorimetry
• Final library QC by BioAnalyzer
• Entry of sample and library information into LIMS
• Illumina NovaSeq X Plus loading and operation

Requirements

Candidates must meet the following educational, practical, and personal qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Genomics, Molecular biology or related discipline is required
• At least three (3) years of hands-on related experience required
• At least one (1) year of experience with standard molecular biology laboratory techniques, such as PCR reaction set up and purification, qPCR reaction assembly and data interpretation, and nucleic acid quantification by spectrophotometry and fluorimetry
• Sequencing library construction is an asset
• Experience with using LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System) is an asset
• Experience with Illumina DNA sequencing library construction workflows and instrument operation is an asset
• A willingness to learn new techniques and technologies is required
• Excellent organizational and time management skills is required
• Ability to work independently and accurately under deadlines is required
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in a team environment is required

Why you'll love it here

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 designed to support you throughout your career:

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