Research Technician

Date Posted: 04/20/2026

Req ID: 47778

Faculty/Division: Temerty Faculty of Medicine

Department: Department of Immunology

Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Position Number: 00059358

Existing Vacancy: Yes

Description

About us

Home to over 40 departments and institutes, the University of Toronto's Temerty Faculty of Medicine lies at the heart of the Toronto Academic Health Science Network and is a global leader in ground-breaking research and education, spanning clinical medicine, basic science and the rehabilitation sciences sectors.

Your Opportunity

The Department of Immunology is an innovative and dynamic basic science department dedicated to excellence in research and teaching. We operate as an integrated, collaborative community with approximately 85 investigators in 10 research sites in Toronto, which includes our hospital-based university-affiliated research institutes. Together we strive to advance biomedical discoveries in Immunology, increase our understanding of fundamental Immunological principles and develop new applications for immune-based therapies.

This Research Technician role supports cutting-edge research by preparing and analyzing routine and complex biological samples using a broad range of experimental techniques in virology, microbiology, genetics, and immunology. The position involves conducting and validating experiments, managing mouse colonies and other model organisms, and serving as a technical resource by demonstrating laboratory procedures and orienting students and staff to protocols and safety practices. Responsibilities also include supporting lab operations such as inventory management, equipment maintenance, biosafety compliance, and troubleshooting routine technical issues. This role requires the ability to work both independently and collaboratively, applying sound judgment, strong organizational skills, and meticulous record-keeping to ensure high-quality research outcomes.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Collecting experimental data, verifying results, and passing on findings while serving as a technical resource on lab protocols, experimental procedures, and equipment
• Applying established standards when preparing routine samples and providing animal care for research projects and/or experiments
• Providing detailed explanations and demonstrating procedures to students and/or employees on lab techniques, experimental procedures, and protocols
• Preparing, assembling and setting-up materials, equipment and supplies used in teaching and/or research labs
• Ensuring the safe handling of specialized lab equipment and materials while troubleshooting routine equipment repairs and issues
• Maintaining inventory of glass and dishware, workstations, chemicals and apparatus within the lab and following safety guidelines

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or acceptable combination of equivalent experience
• Minimum two years experience preparing routine samples using a broad range of experimental methods for research projects and/or experiments
• Demonstrated experience with standard immunological, biochemical, and molecular biology techniques
• Experience with mouse husbandry and mouse colony management
• Experience with sterile technique, cell culture, operation of biosafety cabinets, and working with risk group 2 organisms
• Experience conducting experiments including those related to the purification of biological compounds and a variety of assays (e.g. biomedical, molecular, in vivo, microscopy, immunofluorescence and other anti-based assays, RT-qPCR, physiological, high throughput, etc.)
• Experience maintaining laboratory inventories, equipment logs, service records, and supporting purchasing/vendor coordination
• Familiarity with lab health and safety regulations, including biological waste disposal
• Ability to orient students and staff to laboratory procedures and safe work practices
• Ability to maintain accurate laboratory records, organize experimental data, and use electronic notebooks or shared databased effectively
• Proficiency with computing and data management tools (e.g., Microsoft Officer, Google Workspace, or equivalent systems)
• Ability to exercise sound judgement and initiative in resolving day-to-day technical or research problems
• Excellent time management, organizational, and communication skills (written and verbal)
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team research setting
• Excellent manual dexterity required

To Be Successful In This Role You Will Be

• Communicator
• Multi-tasker
• Organized
• Problem solver
• Resourceful

Please note this is a grant-funded one-year term position.

Closing Date: 05/04/2026, 11:59PM ET

Employee Group: USW

Appointment Type: Grant - Term

Schedule: Full-Time

Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone

USW Pay Band 09 -- $67,916. with an annual step progression to a maximum of $86,855. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.

Job Category: Administrative / Managerial

Recruiter: Callum Ferguson

Lived Experience Statement

Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.

A Job Description Is Available Upon Request

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Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP.

Accessibility Statement

The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.

The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact uoft.careers@utoronto.ca.

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