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 : $54000 $62000

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 :   :

• 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

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