Research Technician II

University Health Network • Toronto, ON

10d • CA$31 • Onsite

About The Position

The Research Technician II will report to the Principal Investigator of a research program focused on preclinical models of epilepsy in the Krembil Discovery Tower, University Health Network. The mission of this program is to characterize animal models of epilepsy, including post-traumatic epilepsy and various genetic epilepsies, to gain a better understanding of mechanisms involved in the development epilepsy and develop therapeutic strategies to prevent epilepsy. We are looking to employ a Research Technician III to assist other lab members and undertake various experiments which will require expertise in the following areas: rat and mouse stereotaxic brain surgeries, cellular and molecular techniques including Western blotting, immunohistochemistry, and ELISAs, animal husbandry, lab account management and ordering of supplies, and managing animal care protocols. Experience in stereotaxic rodent surgery is a requirement, experience with animal models of traumatic brain injury or epilepsy, implanting intracranial electrodes, and/or rodent EEG analyses would be an asset.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, required
• 6 months related experience, required
• Experience in rodent stereotaxic brain surgeries, rodent injections (ip, sc, im)
• Experience in rodent brain collection and tissue dissection
• Experience in rodent behavioural testing (open field, Barnes maze, cylinder, etc)
• Experience in Western blots, immunohistochemistry, ELISAs
• Experience with lab management, ordering supplies, managing animal care and other protocols
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills (English)
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently but also function as part of a team
• Good problem solving skills
• Good record-keeping skills

Nice To Haves

• Lab experience
• Experience with animal models of traumatic brain injury or epilepsy
• Experience implanting intracranial electrodes
• Experience with rodent EEG analyses

Responsibilities

• Perform rodent stereotaxic surgeries including traumatic brain injury model, intracranial electrode implantation
• Brain collection, tissue dissection
• Rodent EEG hook-ups, data collection
• Construct rodent EEG, EMG electrodes
• Rodent behavioural testing
• Manage animal use protocols and renewals

Benefits

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree