University Health Network
Research Technician II/III
Toronto, ON, Canada · Mid · Contract
Sponsorship not specified$31k-$47kDetected 5 days ago
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About the role
- Our lab is a multidisciplinary research program based at the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, University Health Network, and closely integrated with the Structural Genomics Consortium.
- We operate at the intersection of clinical oncology, experimental biology, and functional genomics, with a focus on understanding chromatin architecture, epigenetic regulation, and tumor heterogeneity in cancer.
- The successful candidate will contribute to projects involving chromatin conformation assays, functional epigenomics, next-generation sequencing library preparation, and patient-derived model systems.
Responsibilities
- Support sample processing, quality control, library preparation, and coordination of sequencing submissions.
- Maintain accurate experimental records, protocols, sample inventories, and laboratory documentation.
- Coordinate with computational scientists and other team members to support data generation, interpretation, and project progress.
- Support training of junior lab members or students in established protocols, as appropriate.
- We are seeking a highly motivated Research Technician with strong wet-lab experience to support and execute experimental projects in cancer epigenomics and 3D genome biology.
- Perform and optimize molecular biology and functional genomics experiments related to cancer epigenomics.
Requirements
- At minimum, Bachelor's degree in Molecular Biology, Cancer Biology, Genetics, Genomics, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, or a related field required
- Master's degree an asset
- Minimum of 3 years of relevant wet-lab research experience required
- Strong hands-on experience with molecular biology and genomics techniques.
- Experience with next-generation sequencing library preparation.
- Experience with chromatin-based or epigenomics assays, such as ATAC-seq, CUT&RUN, CUT&Tag, Hi-C, HiChIP, Capture-C, or related methods.
- Experience with patient-derived organoid culture or other cancer model systems.
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, multidisciplinary research environment.
Skills
- Strong organizational skills and careful attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skills and fluency in English, written and spoken.
Compensation
- $31.03 - $46.84 hourly
Benefits
- 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'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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