Date Posted: 10/04/2024
Req ID: 39990
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Acceleration Consortium
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number: 00056928
About 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.
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.
This is a term position that will end approximately on July 2026, with the possibility of renewal.
Your opportunity:
Reporting to the Executive Director, Acceleration Consortium and working under the guidance of (Senior) Research Associates, this Lab Technician position will support research projects focused on diverse organoid/organ-on-chip technologies and collaborate closely with our interdisciplinary team of scientists and engineers. The ideal candidate will have a background in mammalian cell culture, with expertise in human pluripotent stem cell culture and differentiation, and patient-derived cancer organoids. Candidates should have experience in microscopy imaging, immunochemistry staining, assay development documentation, and other lab management experiences.
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 material, equipment and supplies used in teaching and/or research labsCoordinating routine maintenance of lab equipmentProviding safety training and ensuring compliance to lab safety procedures and standardsServing as a technical resource on laboratory protocols, experimental procedures, and equipmentEssential Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in life sciences or acceptable combination of education and experience. Master's degree in related field preferred.Minimum three years of practical and related wet lab experience in human pluripotent stem cell culture and differentiation, and patient-derived cancer organoidsExperience in microscopy imaging, immunochemistry staining, and assay development documentationExperience in iPSCs or patient-derived cancer organoids cultureProficiency with bioimaging techniques, 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 skillsAbility to meet time-dependent project milestonesAssets (Nonessential): Experience in a research or industry environment, preferably in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology sectorsProficiency with bioimaging techniquesFamiliarity 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: 01/13/2025, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW
Appointment Type: Grant - Term
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: USW Pay Band 11 -- $75,223. with an annual step progression to a maximum of $96,196.
Lived 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.
Diversity Statement
The 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.
Accessibility Statement
The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members.
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