About SickKids

Dedicated exclusively to children and their families, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is one of the largest and most respected paediatric healthcare centres in the world. As innovators in child health, we lead and partner to improve the health of children through the integration of healthcare, leading-edge research and education. Our reputation would not have been built – nor could it be maintained – without the skills, knowledge and experience of the extraordinary people who come to work here every day. SickKids is committed to ongoing learning and development, and features a caring and supportive work environment that combines exceptionally high standards of practice.

When you join SickKids, you become part of our community. We share a commitment and determination to fulfill our vision of Healthier Children. A Better World.

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to work alongside the world’s best in paediatric healthcare.

Position Description

The Research Technologist II is responsible for applying technical knowledge and skills to perform moderately complex laboratory procedures and experiments. Assignments will be broadly outlined and frequently require some theoretical insight, the interpretation of empirical data and the ability to find and extract pertinent information from technical literature.

Here's What You'll Get To Do

• Be responsible for the organization of a project or the laboratory on a daily basis, either alone or with other employees
• Perform a variety of technical assignments under general supervision
• Occasionally modify procedures and design or create new procedures
• Order supplies and equipment
• Provide continuity and act as a source of information on a permanent basis
• Take considerable responsibility for day-to-day running of lab and/or special projects
• Exercise moderate independent judgment and decision-making using established policies and procedures to resolve technical problems
• Follow established guidelines, procedures and standards
• May provide functional supervision to junior lab staff
• May be responsible for procedures performed by fellows, students or employees in the lab

Here's What You'll Need

• Bachelor of Science degree
• Two years of relevant experience
• Demonstrated competency in written and verbal communications
• A commitment to understanding and aiding in the pursuit of equity, diversity and inclusion objectives

Employment Type

1 Year Full-Time Contract with possibility to extend.

Our Commitment to Diversity

The children and families we care for are from a variety of communities, and so are our employees. We welcome and encourage everyone to join our organization and be part of our team.

When requested, SickKids will provide access and inclusion supports to eligible candidates to support their full engagement during the interview and assessment process. Information received related to access or inclusion will be addressed confidentially.

Thank you for your interest in joining SickKids. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. In accordance with our Hospital policy, employment at SickKids is conditional upon the Hospital's receipt of all necessary documentation.

How to Apply

Tip: Combine your cover letter and resume into ONE document of 20 pages or less as you cannot upload multiple documents as part of your application.

If you are still experiencing technical difficulties please email ask.hr@sickkids.ca to send us a short description of the issues you are experiencing. Please note that we will not accept resumes sent to this inbox but we are happy to respond to requests for technical assistance.