Research technician 1 - St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto

The Zebrafish Facility at the Keenan Research Centre for Biomedical Sciences (St. Michael’s Hospital) in Toronto (Canada) is currently looking for a Research Technician Level 1. This is a full-time temporary position at St. Michael’s Hospital starting in May 31, 2021. This position could lead to a full-time permanent position after a 6-month evaluation period.

Drug Discovery and Zebrafish Facility: www.flowzebrafish.com

Duties and responsibilities:

• Maintaining of zebrafish colonies, breeding, nursing, feeding and growing zebrafish lines.

• Genotyping (PCR, electrophoresis).

• Standard wet bench techniques.

• Egg micro-injection

• Interact with other technicians, students, and scientists.

• Responsible of the day-to-day zebrafish room management.

• Ordering supplies and maintaining inventory.

• Routine organization and maintenance of zebrafish facility.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of a Bachelor degree in biology or fish biology. Master’s degree in biology is preferred.

• Research and husbandry experience with zebrafish.

• Excellent laboratory skills with zebrafish.

• Aptitude for detail, independence and problem solving

• Superior organizational and time management skills to manage the lab.

• Experience in neuroscience and/or drug discovery would be preferred.

• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal.

In your application, please include:

• A short letter of interest (one page) summarizing your experience and how you fit with the position and the lab.

• Your resume.

• The names of 2 references and their contact information including email address.

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