Research Technician II

Union : Non-Union

Number of Vacancies : 1

New or Replacement Position : Replacement

Site : Toronto General Hospital

Department : Cardiovascular dept.

Reports to : Dr. Jennifer Chung

Salary Range : $31.02 to $38.78 hourly or $60496 to $75620 annually

Hours : 37.5 / week

Shifts : Day Shift

Status : Temporary Full Time

Closing Date : February 5 2026

Position Summary

The Translational Aortic Research Group a collaboration between University Health Network and the University of Toronto seeks a full-time Research Technician under the supervision of Dr. Jennifer Chung (Division of Cardiac Surgery) and Prof. Craig Simmons (Translational Biology and Engineering Program Ted Rogers Centre for Heart Research). Responsibilities include maintaining a comprehensive aortic database and tissue bank conducting mechanical testing on aortic tissue performing histology and assisting with basic lab work and data analysis. We are seeking a detail-oriented and dependable candidate preferably with an engineering background and prior experience in bench lab research.

Duties

• Compiles and organizes data from various sources to maintain the aortic database and tissue bank efficiently.
• Conducts mechanical testing on aortic tissue samples following standardized protocols.
• Performs histology procedures including tissue sectioning staining and microscopy analysis.
• Communicates experimental findings effectively and maintains accurate records of all experimental data.
• Monitors and ensures the proper maintenance of laboratory equipment and chemical / cell stocks.

Qualifications :

Additional Information :

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.

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHNs attendance management program to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates.  Please ensure you check your email regularly.

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.

Remote Work : No

Employment Type : Full-time

Key Skills

Laboratory Experience,Spss,Data Collection,DNA Isolation,Stata,Biochemistry,Qualitative Research Interviewing,Research Experience,Statistical Software,Molecular Biology,Research Laboratory Experience,Western Blot

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1