Research Assistant I Ophthalmology Research

Job summary

Support ophthalmology research projects through literature searches, data collection and processing, routine laboratory preparation, and animal experiments. Process and image animal and human tissue samples, update standard operating procedures, and present results to lab members and collaborators.

Job details

Research Assistant I Ophthalmology Research The Ophthalmology Research is currently looking for a Research Assistant I. This position provides organization and administrative support to research projects at an intermediate level. Tasks may include collecting and recording data, processing of data, basic laboratory procedures and updating standard operating procedures for research. . Duties & Responsibilities Conducting literature searches; retrieve articles from library Preparing routine media, solutions and reagents Performing animal experiments on laboratory mice Performing histology processing, sectioning, staining with both animal and human tissues Imaging experimental samples with Spectralis device, photoacoustics tomography, hyperspectral microscopy and confocal microscopy. Updating standard operating procedures Presenting results to lab members and collaborators Qualifications Undergraduate Degree or 1 year of relevant experience OR demonstrable equivalent combination of specialized education and experience. TC PS CORE 2 is preferred (Completed within first 2 weeks of hire) Good clinical practice certificate is an asset (Completed within first 2 weeks of hire) Basic computer skills, particularly database, spreadsheet and word processing Demonstrated knowledge of medical and scientific terminology Excellent communication (verbal/written) and interpersonal skills are necessary Ability to work independently and as part of a team Excellent attention to detail and proven ability to learn new skills Experience with wet bench research Experience with imaging data analysis Unity Health Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We strive to provide a recruitment process that is barrier-free and in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We understand that you may require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process. When you are contacted, please inform the Talent Acquisition Specialist and we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs. We want to emphasize that all accommodation requests are handled with the utmost confidentiality, respecting your privacy and dignity.

What you’ll do

Support ophthalmology research projects through literature searches, data collection and processing, routine laboratory preparation, and animal experiments. Process and image animal and human tissue samples, update standard operating procedures, and present results to lab members and collaborators.

Requirements

Requires an undergraduate degree, one year of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of specialized education and experience; wet bench research and imaging data analysis experience are also listed. Candidates should have basic computer skills, knowledge of medical and scientific terminology, strong communication and interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively; TC PS CORE 2 is preferred and Good Clinical Practice certification is an asset.

Listed skills

• Teamwork · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Literature Searches
• Data Collection
• Data Processing
• Laboratory Procedures
• Media and Reagent Preparation
• Animal Experiments
• Histology Processing
• Tissue Sectioning and Staining
• Microscopy and Imaging
• Imaging Data Analysis
• Standard Operating Procedures
• Scientific Communication
• Medical and Scientific Terminology
• Database and Spreadsheet Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Teamwork

Job areas

• Science & Research
• Healthcare
• Data & Analytics

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