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Union: Non-Union
Number of vacancies: 1
New or Replacement Position: New
Site: Toronto General Hospital Research Institute (UHN)
Department: Laboratory Medicine Program (Integrated Diagnostics Center)
Reports to: Principal Investigator
Salary Range: $37.47 – $46.84/hour (approx. $73,069 – $91,347/year)
Hours: 37.5 hours/week
Shifts: Day Shift (Monday to Friday)
Status: Permanent Full-time 
Closing Date: April 29, 2026

Position Summary

The Integrated Diagnostics Research Laboratory operates at the intersection of translational biomedical research, biomarker discovery, and AI-driven diagnostic innovation. The team collaborates with clinicians, scientists, and AI scientists/engineers to develop and implement cutting-edge assays and technologies that improve patient care and accelerate research breakthroughs in Diagnostics. 

Joining UHN means becoming part of a dynamic, collaborative, and highly impactful research environment that supports scientific excellence, professional growth, and meaningful contributions to healthcare innovation.

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Research Technician III to support day-to-day lab research operations. The successful candidate will apply technical knowledge to perform laboratory procedures and experiments, interpret results, and help determine next experimental steps

This role is suited for a senior research technician who has experience with assay development and optimization, data management, and project coordination.

Duties

• Perform laboratory procedures, including troubleshooting and optimizing protocols.
• Participate in assay development and optimization, interpret results, and help in future planning.
• Maintain accurate records; communicate findings through reports and discussions.
• Coordinate and/or plan activities to support efficient lab function.
• Provide input on purchases; support ordering and inventory management of lab supplies/equipment.
• Support lab organization, safety practices and documentation.
• Assist the PIs with budget management
• Prepare reports and contribute communication with internal and external collaborators.

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant life science discipline.
• Minimum 5 years supervisory experience in a wet-lab research environment.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical problems
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Hands-on experience with assay development and optimization an asset
• Experience coordinating multiple research projects and working with trainees (students, staff) an asset
• Experience with research administration essentials: ethics/regulatory documentation, data organization, and maintaining a safe working environment
• Experience with budgets.
• Experience working with internal/external collaborators
• Demonstrated experience supporting biomarker-related experiments,
• Hands-on expertise with antibody-based assays, especially, ELISAs, and proteomics-related workflows cell culture and tissue handling  an asset
• Familiarity with UHN regulatory processes and internal research/compliance workflows (e.g., UHN-specific approvals, documentation pathways, and related institutional procedures) an asset
• Prior experience with animal use handling may be required.

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.

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.