Assistant Research Technologist- Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto
Dedicated exclusively to children and their families, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is one of the largest and most respected paediatric healthcare centres in the world. As innovators in child health, we lead and partner to improve the health of children through the integration of healthcare, leading-edge research and education. Our reputation would not have been built – nor could it be maintained – without the skills, knowledge and experience of the extraordinary people who come to work here every day. SickKids is committed to ongoing learning and development, and features a caring and supportive work environment that combines exceptionally high standards of practice.
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Position Description
An assistant research technologist is needed to support a multi-user zebrafish aquaculture facility in the SickKids new Peter Gilgan Center for Research and Learning.
Here’s What You’ll Get To:
The successful applicant will be responsible for daily operations of this new facility, under the guidance of an experienced Research Technologist. Responsibilities include maintenance of the system, feeding of the fish, monitoring fish health, and propagating zebrafish lines by breeding and raising fish to adulthood. This is a full time position, and the applicant will be required to work weekends.
Here’s What You’ll Need:
Applicants should have postsecondary education in the Life Sciences (e.g. B.Sc, certification as a Registered Technologist). Experience with animal husbandry is desirable. Experience with aquaculture is preferable but not required. Organizational skills, communication skills, computer proficiency, self-motivation and commitment are required. Plumbing and electrical experience/proficiency would be an asset.
Employment Type: Temporary, Full-time (1 year contract)
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The children and families we care for are diverse, and so are our employees. All are welcome to join our unique organizational culture and be part of our inclusive team.
If requested, SickKids is proud to make available accommodations to support applicants with disabilities during the interview and assessment process. Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially. SickKids is also committed to providing services in both official languages and our preference is to hire employees who are fluent in both English and French whenever possible.
Thank you for your interest in joining SickKids. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. In accordance with our Hospital policy, employment at SickKids is conditional upon the Hospital’s receipt of all necessary documentation.