Job Description

Union: Non-Union
Number of Vacancies: 1
New or Replacement Position: New
Site: Princess Margaret Cancer Centre
Department: Research
Reports to: Principal Investigator
Salary Range: $73,069 - $91,347 Per Year
Hours: 37.5 Hours Per Week
Shifts: Day shifts; Monday - Friday
Status: Temporary Full-Time (1 year contract)
Closing Date: August 14, 2026

Position Summary:
Research Technician III serves as wet-lab lead for recombinant protein production and ensuring the technical alignment of the protein production team. This is a senior bench-focused role responsible for the daily execution of experiments, material logistics, and data integrity.

Duties

• Protein Production
  • Function as the lead for wet-lab insect cell protein production to meet project milestones.
  • Collect and record experimental data, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
  • Lead rigorous quality control assessments on production batches.
• Laboratory Management
  • Support global logistics for protein distribution, managing the team's inventory and coordinating documentation for all incoming and outgoing shipments
  • Prepare, assemble, and set up equipment, reagents, and supplies for protein production workflows.
  • Proactively manage the lifecycle of laboratory consumables, identifying procurement needs and stocking requirements before they impact production timelines.
  • Organize routine equipment checks, CIP procedures, and notify the lab manager of any issues.
• Data & Records
  • Enter and maintain accurate data in laboratory databases and shared records.
  • Prepare and present summaries of production runs and QC results.
  • Define and enforce traceability standards for the labeling and storage of biological samples
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for the documentation and logistics for material transfers
• Health & Safety
  • Follow established laboratory safety guidelines at all times.
  • Handle biological materials, chemicals, and equipment in compliance with safety protocols.
  • Contribute to maintaining a safe and orderly work environment.

Qualifications

• At minimum, completion of a Bachelor's degree program, or recognized equivalent in health or science related discipline required
• At minimum, 6 years of relevant independent, hands-on experience producing recombinant proteins in insect cells
  • 5 years experience working in a structural biology laboratory an asset
• Experience with secreted and intracellular insect cell protein expression using BEVS and Sf9
• At least 5 years experience purifying recombinant proteins (affinity, IEX, SEC...) and QC using Mass Spectrometry, DSF and/or related methods an asset
• Experience in high-throughput protein production
• Experience with mammalian systems considered a plus
• Proven ability to optimize and scale parallel protein expression and purification
• Proficiency with automated FPLC systems
• Ability to follow established protocols with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong record-keeping and data entry skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety practices.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Additional Information

Why join UHN?

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals and researchers in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
• 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.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

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