Research Technician I

Union: Non-Union
Number of Vacancies: 1
New or Replacement Position: New
Site: Princess Margaret Cancer Centre
Department: Research
Reports to: Principal Investigator
Salary Range: $54,000 – $62,000
Hours: 37.5 Per Week
Shifts: Monday - Friday
Status: Permanent Full-time
Closing Date: January 8, 2026

Job Summary:
The Nguyen lab at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre at University Health Network is excited to recruit a new addition to the team who is passionate about scientific research, and motivated to make an impact in the field. Our lab combines experimental work with cell lines and patient-derived tumour xenograft models with advanced computational analysis approaches to understand clonal heterogeneity in human breast cancer as it pertains to disease progression and drug resistance. Our lab collaborates with other research labs across Canada, and Europe, and we are looking for someone who will integrate well into this team. Interest in our area of research is important, but direct experience in this field is not necessary.

Job Duties:
We seek a Research Technician I who will primarily be performing wet-lab experiments. It is essential that the technician have experience with sterile technique for in vitro cell culture and be willing to receive appropriate training to perform animal work in expanding and maintaining our patient-derived tumour xenograft biobank. Expertise in molecular biology such as CRISPR/Cas9 technology and library preparation for next-generation sequencing are an asset.

The technician will also prepare animal protocols (AUP), order lab consumables, and supervise students, as appropriate. Given the nature of this position, they will be expected to work primarily on-site. We are located in the MaRS complex, Princess Margaret Cancer Research Tower (PMCRT) at 101 College St, Toronto.

For additional information about out lab: https://lvnguyenlab.ca/

• At minimum, BSc or higher degree in biology, molecular biology, or a similar field of study
• At least two (2) years of experience with standard cell and molecular biology laboratory techniques such as:
  • Experience with PCR reaction set up and purification
  • Next-generation DNA/RNA sequencing library preparation
  • Tissue dissociation, and/or in vitro cell culture
  • Live mouse handling
  • Lentiviral packaging and transduction
  • Flow cytometry
  • A willingness to learn new techniques and technologies
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Meticulous and detail-oriented
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in a team environment

Why join UHN?

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. 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's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

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Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.