Research Technician (SRI) - Physical Sciences - Regular Full-time 2025-15360
Top Benefits
About the role
Position Summary
Would you like to help invent the future of healthcare? The Focused Ultrasound Lab at Sunnybrook Research Institute is developing a revolutionary medical device to non-invasively treat brain tumours and a variety of neurological disorders using focused ultrasound (FUS). The FUS Lab is now seeking a Team Lead for the Benchtop Team. This leadership position will oversee all aspects of benchtop experimental design and execution, quality assurance of transducers and phased arrays, and integration of systems for pre-clinical and clinical applications.
The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring the scientific rigor, reliability, and translational impact of our research program. They will provide strategic and technical leadership, coordinate closely with fabrication, hardware, software, and clinical teams, mentor team members, and contribute to scholarly outputs through peer-reviewed publications.
Summary of Duties
- Experimental Design & Execution
- Prepare ultrasound sensitive bubble and droplets
- Perform experiments
- Perform data analysis, and interpretation to inform project goals.
- Collaboration & Clinical Translation
- Work closely with the research team to support other experiments.
- Contribute to multidisciplinary project planning and problem solving.
- Scholarly Communication
- Write and co-author academic articles for peer-reviewed journals and prepare technical reports.
Qualifications
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Graduate degree (MSc) in Physics, Chemistry, Medical Biophysics, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field.
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1+ years of experience in lab research
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Demonstrated expertise in experimental design, and data analysis.
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Strong written communication skills with a track record of peer-reviewed publications.
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Ability to collaborate effectively with team members.
Salary & Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package is provided through Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, including extended health and dental coverage, pension plan, paid vacation, and professional development support.
- If you are looking for an exciting opportunity and to build a career in an innovative and dynamic organization, submit your resume by clicking on Apply Now below.
About Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
From our beginnings as a hospital for Canadian veterans, Sunnybrook has flourished into a fully affiliated teaching hospital of the University of Toronto, evolving to meet the needs of our growing community.
Today, with 1.3 million patient visits each year, Sunnybrook has established itself across three campuses and is home to Canada's largest trauma centre.
Sunnybrook's groundbreaking research changes the way patients are treated around the world. Our over 200 scientists and clinician-scientists conduct more than $100 million of breakthrough research each year. Tomorrow, we will discover ways to treat the untreatable.
Our mission is to care for our patients and their families when it matters most.
Our vision is to invent the future of health care.
Our values are: excellence, collaboration, accountability, respect and engagement.
See Sunnybrook's ambitious plan to invent the future of health care: sunnybrook.ca/strategicplan
Research Technician (SRI) - Physical Sciences - Regular Full-time 2025-15360
Top Benefits
About the role
Position Summary
Would you like to help invent the future of healthcare? The Focused Ultrasound Lab at Sunnybrook Research Institute is developing a revolutionary medical device to non-invasively treat brain tumours and a variety of neurological disorders using focused ultrasound (FUS). The FUS Lab is now seeking a Team Lead for the Benchtop Team. This leadership position will oversee all aspects of benchtop experimental design and execution, quality assurance of transducers and phased arrays, and integration of systems for pre-clinical and clinical applications.
The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring the scientific rigor, reliability, and translational impact of our research program. They will provide strategic and technical leadership, coordinate closely with fabrication, hardware, software, and clinical teams, mentor team members, and contribute to scholarly outputs through peer-reviewed publications.
Summary of Duties
- Experimental Design & Execution
- Prepare ultrasound sensitive bubble and droplets
- Perform experiments
- Perform data analysis, and interpretation to inform project goals.
- Collaboration & Clinical Translation
- Work closely with the research team to support other experiments.
- Contribute to multidisciplinary project planning and problem solving.
- Scholarly Communication
- Write and co-author academic articles for peer-reviewed journals and prepare technical reports.
Qualifications
-
Graduate degree (MSc) in Physics, Chemistry, Medical Biophysics, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field.
-
1+ years of experience in lab research
-
Demonstrated expertise in experimental design, and data analysis.
-
Strong written communication skills with a track record of peer-reviewed publications.
-
Ability to collaborate effectively with team members.
Salary & Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package is provided through Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, including extended health and dental coverage, pension plan, paid vacation, and professional development support.
- If you are looking for an exciting opportunity and to build a career in an innovative and dynamic organization, submit your resume by clicking on Apply Now below.
About Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
From our beginnings as a hospital for Canadian veterans, Sunnybrook has flourished into a fully affiliated teaching hospital of the University of Toronto, evolving to meet the needs of our growing community.
Today, with 1.3 million patient visits each year, Sunnybrook has established itself across three campuses and is home to Canada's largest trauma centre.
Sunnybrook's groundbreaking research changes the way patients are treated around the world. Our over 200 scientists and clinician-scientists conduct more than $100 million of breakthrough research each year. Tomorrow, we will discover ways to treat the untreatable.
Our mission is to care for our patients and their families when it matters most.
Our vision is to invent the future of health care.
Our values are: excellence, collaboration, accountability, respect and engagement.
See Sunnybrook's ambitious plan to invent the future of health care: sunnybrook.ca/strategicplan