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

We are seeking a Lab Research Project Coordinator to join our research team in the laboratory of Dr. Grace Egan at the Sick Kids Research Institute. Our laboratory is focused on studying leukemia cells and stem cells to develop better therapies for young patients with this disease. The selected candidate will oversee the daily operations of a dynamic research laboratory focused on translational leukemia biology and therapeutic development. The successful candidate will have strong hands-on expertise in molecular biology techniques, as well as proven organizational and leadership skills.

Here's What You'll Get To Do:

This role involves supervising junior lab staff and trainees, overseeing compliance and biosafety, maintaining and purchasing equipment and supplies, implementing and updating standard operating procedures (SOPs), supporting and coordinating ongoing research activities, including molecular, cellular, and in vivo studies. The position requires advanced technical proficiency, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to operate independently in a fast-paced research environment.

Here's What You'll Need:

• PhD degree in biological science
• Minimum of 6 years' related experience
• Experience in cell culture is mandatory
• Extensive experience in molecular biology including standard cloning, cell culture, transfection/transduction, CRISPR editing, western blotting, qPCR.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Exceptional problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in a team independently and supervise lab staff and trainees
• A commitment to understanding and aiding in the pursuit of equity, diversity and inclusion objectives

Employment Type: Full-time Permanent, 1.0 FTE

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Our Commitment to Diversity

SickKids is committed to championing equity, diversity and inclusion in all that we do, fostering an intentionally inclusive and culturally safe environment that reflects the diversity of the patients, families and communities we serve. Learn more about workplace inclusion.

Accessibility & Accommodation

If you require accommodation during the application process, please reach out to our aSKHR team. SickKids can provide access and inclusion supports to eligible candidates to support their full engagement during the interview and selection process as well as to ensure candidates are able to perform their duties once successfully hired. If you are invited for an interview and require accommodation, please let us know at the time of your invitation to interview. Information received related to access, inclusion or accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

How To Apply

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