Company Description REF7208M

Job Description Union: Non-Union

Number of Vacancies: 1

Site : Toronto General Hospital Research Institute - Mars Tower

Department : Thoracic Surgery Research & Lung Transplantation

Reports to : Principal Investigator

Hours: 22.5 hours per week

Status : Permanent Part-time

Shifts : Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday with some flexibility.

Closing Date: September 12th, 2025

Position Summary

The Toronto Lung Transplant Program (TLTP) Biobank is expanding, and we are looking to recruit a Research Technical Assistant I to help with collecting, processing, and storing clinical bio specimens and maintaining the biorepository database system. Working under the direction of the Principal Investigator and/or more senior staff, the Research Technical Assistant I utilizes general knowledge and skills to perform routine, somewhat repetitive standardized laboratory research techniques and procedures.

Duties and responsibilities of the position include, but may not be limited to:

• The successful candidate will be able to accurately and efficiently process clinical biospecimens within standard operating procedure guidelines that include human blood samples, lung fluid, tissue banking, and support ongoing clinical studies/trials.
• Validate data from related and/or unrelated sources as well as communicate and maintain records of specimen/experimental data.
• Prepare, validate, and troubleshoot laboratory shipments of biological material(s) as per universal guidelines and standards.
• Train various staff on biorepository collections and guidelines.
• Additional duties will include reagent preparation, tissue banking, data logging as well as general laboratory upkeep, maintenance, and administrative tasks.
• Attend regular meetings and contribute to ongoing collaborative projects.
• Previous experience in a laboratory environment is strongly recommended.
• Proficiency in English with excellent communication skills will be required.
• The successful candidate will be self-motivated, technically proficient, organized, and will work well in a team.
• Handling/dealing with hazardous materials and/or reagents.
• LIMS knowledge, application, and experience is strongly recommended.
• Generate reports related to data, samples, and trends of various capacity to staff.
• Troubleshoot various laboratory equipment – (centrifuges, microscopes, balances, etc.).

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree or College diploma in a health-related discipline, or equivalent.
• At minimum, some experience with laboratory work/handling biological specimens.
• Demonstrated knowledge of laboratory procedures related to handling, storing and testing of specimens, including biological safety and specimen data management systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, excellent organization, ability to learn quickly and work independently.
• Knowledge and application of computer software (MS Office and data management systems).
• Ability to work under pressure and perform multiple concurrent tasks.
• Attention to detail is essential.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Previous experience with bio specimen shipment and handling dangerous goods would be an asset.
• Outstanding organizational skills with the capacity to ensure proper compliance with research protocols, biological safety measures, and universal precautions are mandatory.
• Ability to perform duties in a professional and courteous manner and produce high quality work while meeting deadlines in accordance to UHN standards.
• Ability to understand and comply with regulatory issues involving human subjects and clinical trials.
• Willingness to learn and problem solving skills.
• Knowledge and/or experience in biotechnology business is preferred.

TLTP Biobank/Latner Labs are strongly committed to inclusion and diversity within its community and welcomes all applicants including but not limited to: visible minorities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ persons, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

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.

• 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.