Lab Technician (Term)

Date Posted: 10/04/2024Req ID: 39990Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & ScienceDepartment: Acceleration ConsortiumCampus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)Position Number: 00056928About us:The Faculty of Arts & Science is the heart of Canada's leading university and one of the most comprehensive and diverse academic divisions in the world. The strength of Arts & Science derives from our combined teaching and research excellence in the humanities, sciences and social sciences across 29 departments, seven colleges and 46 interdisciplinary centres, institutes and programs.We can only realize our mission with the dedication and excellence of engaged staff and faculty. The diversity of opportunities and perspectives within the Faculty reflect the local and global landscape and the need for curiosity, innovative thinking and collaboration. At Arts & Science, we take pride in our legacy of innovation and discovery that has changed the way we think about the world.The Acceleration Consortium (AC) at the University of Toronto (U of T) is leading a transformative shift in scientific discovery that will accelerate technology development and commercialization. The AC is a global community of academia, industry, and government that leverages the power of artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, materials sciences, and high-throughput chemistry to create self-driving laboratories (SDLs), also called materials acceleration platforms (MAPs). These autonomous labs rapidly design materials and molecules needed for a sustainable, healthy, and resilient future, with applications ranging from renewable energy and consumer electronics to drugs. AC Staff Scientists will advance the infield of AI-driven autonomous discovery and develop the materials and molecules required to address society's largest challenges, such as climate change, water pollution, and future pandemics.The Acceleration Consortium received a $200M Canadian First Research Excellence Grant for seven years to develop self-driving labs for chemistry and materials, the largest ever grant to a Canadian University.Your opportunity:Reporting to the Executive Director, Acceleration Consortium and working under the guidance of (Senior) Research Associates, this Lab Technician position will play a pivotal role in supporting research projects focused on diverse organoid/organ-on-chip technologies and will collaborate closely with our interdisciplinary team of scientists and engineers. We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Technical Staff member to join our Human Organ Mimicry Self Driving Lab's team. The ideal candidate will have a background in mammalian cell culture, either at the undergraduate or master's level, with expertise in human pluripotent stem cell culture and differentiation, and patient-derived cancer organoids. The ideal candidate should have experiences of microscopy imaging, immunochemistry staining, assay development documentation and other lab management experiences. This is a term position that will end approximately on July 2026, with the possibility of renewal.Your responsibilities will include:Performing lab experiments that require great precision and attention to detailProviding detailed explanations and demonstrating procedures to students and/or employees on lab techniques, experimental procedures and protocolsContributing to research findings that are published in academic journalsApplying established standards when preparing routine samples for research projects and/or experimentsPreparing, assembling and setting-up materials, equipment and supplies used in teaching and/or research labsCoordinating routine maintenance of lab equipmentProviding safety training and ensuring compliance with lab safety procedures and standardsServing as a technical resource on laboratory protocols, and experimental procedures and equipmentEssential Qualifications:Bachelor's Degree in life sciences (Immunology, Biology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, or a related field) or acceptable combination of education and experience. Master's degree in related field preferred.Minimum three years of practical and related wet lab experience expertise in human pluripotent stem cell culture and differentiation, and patient-derived cancer organoidsExperience in microscopy imaging, immunochemistry staining, assay development documentationExperience in iPSCs or patient-derived cancer organoids cultureProficiency with bioimaging techniques (brightfield, widefield fluorescence, confocal), including sample preparation, imaging and image analysisDemonstrated publication record of scientific achievement (at least one first-author publication)Familiarity with automatic laboratory equipment (e.g., liquid handler, imaging platform)Familiarity with organoid/organ-on-chip technologiesExperience with organoid culture, including but not limited to neural, kidney and vascular organoidsExperience with flow cytometryAbility to work independently and as part of a teamStrong lab management skills with attention to detailProblem-solving and troubleshooting skillsTake initiative and solve administrative problems. This position will require the ability to meet time-dependent project milestones.Assets (Nonessential):Experience working in a research or industry environment, preferably in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology sectors.Familiarity with electronic laboratory notebook softwareFamiliarity with drug screening protocols3D printing experienceProficiency in coding languages such as R or PythonTo be successful in this role you will be:InsightfulMeticulousOrganizedTeam playerClosing Date: 10/16/2024, 11:59PM ETEmployee Group: USWAppointment Type: Grant - TermSchedule:Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: USW Pay Band 11 -- $75,223. with an annual step progression to a maximum of $96,196. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.Job Category: Engineering / TechnicalLived Experience Statement:Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.Diversity StatementThe University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.Accessibility StatementThe University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission. The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact ******.
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