Date Posted: 09/17/2026Req ID: 50233Faculty/Division: Faculty of Applied Science & EngineeringDepartment: Dept of Mechanical & Industrial EngCampus: St. George Downtown TorontoPosition Number: 00059568Existing Vacancy: Yes Description: About us:The Centre for Research and Applications in Fluidic Technologies CRAFT is a collaborative research center between the University of Toronto UofT, the National Research Council of Canada NRC, and Unity Health Toronto UHT. CRAFT is establishing an internationally leading and nationally unique research enterprise, focused on device innovation related to a diagnostics for remote communities and critical care, b organ-on-a-chip technologies, and c biofabrication. A particular emphasis is on growing the engagement with industry and clinical partners as well as integrating new research equipment at our new site, the Diagnostic Horizon’s Lab at UT.Your opportunity:The CRAFT Technician will work in a professional and multidisciplinary environment, alongside UofT and NRC staff members and as part of a technical team that operates the CRAFT facilities including the Tissue Foundry BSL 2 spaces, the Device Foundry class 1,000 and 10,000 cleanrooms for microfluidic device manufacturing, and the new Diagnostic Horizons Laboratory wearable and implantable microfluidic sensors. The CRAFT facilities support 80+ researchers and a handful of startup companies that use the infrastructure to manufacture and test microfluidic devices for a variety of applications including biomanufacting, chemical synthesis, energy, and much more. The CRAFT Technician will work directly with the CRAFT Operations Supervisor to plan and execute the new DHL facility, specifically implementing the new equipment that will arrive including PCB manufacturing, mechanical testing, 3D printing, device packaging, sterilization, 3D textile printing, and more. The CRAFT Technician will also partake in other day to day operational requirements of the facility as well as some fee-for-service work where needed, primarily revoling around microfluidic device manufacturing. Your responsibilities will include: Providing detailed explanations and demonstrating procedures to students and/or employees on experiment set ups and lab techniques Applying established standards when providing lab access to users during assigned times Documenting and maintaining standard operating procedures Providing orientation to others on lab equipment, working procedures and practices Preparing, assembling and setting-up material, equipment and supplies used in teaching and/or research labs Troubleshooting issues uncovered by testing or user feedback, Maintaining equipment and supply inventory Testing and analyzing new and upgraded software and/or hardware, Determining technical requirements for fabrication projects Providing safety training and ensuring adherence to safety procedures and standards Essential Qualifications: Advanced College Diploma 3 years in eng
