Date Posted: 10/30/2026Req ID: 50851Faculty/Division: Temerty Faculty of MedicineDepartment: Department of Molecular GeneticsCampus: St. George Downtown TorontoPosition Number: 00060234Existing 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 Molecular Genetics holds a leadership position in Canada and internationally as a premier venue for biomedical and life sciences research and education. We have over 100 faculty members. Our dynamic community of over 350 graduate students is engaged in M.Sc. and Ph.D. Program in Molecular Genetics. We offer a professional M.Sc. in Genetic Counseling as well as M.H.Sc. in Medical Genomics. Furthermore, the department provides a rigorous undergraduate specialist and major in Molecular Genetics and Microbiology. Our faculty, fellows, and students are highly acclaimed for pioneering phenomenal advances in some of the most exciting areas of modern science with a profound impact on human health.As Laboratory Technician, you will support teaching and research activities by contributing to the day-to-day operation of a basic research lab employing the techniques typical of a biochemistry/structural biology lab. You will construct proof-of-concept experiments, collect and analyze experimental data, and provide technical support on laboratory procedures and equipment. You will also play an important role in maintaining laboratory facilities and resources, troubleshooting technical issues, and ensuring research activities are conducted safely and in accordance with established procedures and protocols.Your responsibilities will include: Supporting laboratory operations and experimental activities, including constructing proof-of-concept experiments, collecting and verifying experimental data, preparing draft reports and summaries from findings, and serving as a technical resource on laboratory protocols and equipment Maintaining laboratory facilities, equipment, and supplies, including cleaning and sterilizing laboratory equipment and workspaces, troubleshooting equipment and workstation issues, arranging repairs and replacements, and ensuring laboratories are properly equipped for teaching and research activities Providing technical support and guidance, including demonstrating laboratory techniques and procedures, serving as a technical resource on laboratory protocols and equipment, and supporting students and staff during laboratory activities Supporting laboratory administration activities, including ordering supplies, maintaining equipment and inventory records, updating documentation, and supporting the upkeep of laboratory workspaces Ensuring safe laboratory practices, including ad
