Sunnybrook Research Institute (fully affiliated with the University of Toronto) has an opening for a temporary full-time, Research Technician in the laboratory of Dr. Deepak Dinakaran (www.radiophotonicslab.com).

Skills and Qualifications:

• Competence in handing rodents, in-vivo cancer xenografts and treatment

• Experience handling larger animals and with radiation for animals is an asset

• Molecular biology skills such as immunofluorescence and immunohistochemical staining, western blot, flow cytometry, ELISA is an asset.

• Prior experience as a technician in a biochemistry and/or molecular biology laboratory with diverse scientific interests; knowledge in "biophysics" is an asset

• Ability to work with collaborating clinicians and scientists provincially and across Canada/US

• Must be able to work as part of a team and within a core research program.

• Self-motivated, detail-oriented (The ideal candidate will be able to work in a team with minimal supervision)

Education:

Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Sciences, Biochemistry, or related field. MSc is an asset for this position.

Qualified candidates are invited to submit a cover letter (brief description of research experience and interests) and CV to through the Sunnybrook application portal.

We thank all applicants for their interest but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Sunnybrook Research Institute is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please indicate this in your cover letter.

Sunnybrook Research Institute is 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.