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Lab Technician (Temporary Contract) - Eurofins Experchem Laboratories, Inc.
Eurofins
Vancouver, BC
- $20 to $22 CAD / hour
- Full-time
1–2 years of microbiology laboratory experience required
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Lab Technician (Temporary Contract) - Eurofins Experchem Laboratories, Inc.
Eurofins
Vancouver, BC
- $20 to $22 CAD / hour
- Full-time
1–2 years of microbiology laboratory experience required
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RVT - Oncology
University of Guelph
Guelph, ON
OAVT registration is required
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Pharmacy Technician - BC Cancer - Vancouver
Sanya’k̓ula
Vancouver, BC
- Full-time
Are you a Pharmacy Technician looking to make a difference in cancer care?
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Pharmacy Technician - BC Cancer - Vancouver
Sanya’k̓ula
Vancouver, BC
- Full-time
Are you a Pharmacy Technician looking to make a difference in cancer care?
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Temporary Forensic Lab Tech 1 (Drug Chemistry) / Management Analyst 1
Minnesota Direct Care and Treatment
Saint-Paul, NB · St.-Paul, NB
- Full-time
Telework Eligible: Yes - up to one (1) day per week upon supervisory approval · Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift
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Lab Technician II - Grills
Wolf Steel Ltd
Barrie, ON
- Full-time
Provide day-to-day technical guidance to junior technicians, co-op students, and temporary staff.
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Lab Technician II - Grills
Napoleon
Barrie, ON
- Full-time
Provide day-to-day technical guidance to junior technicians, co-op students, and temporary staff.
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Nursing Simulation Laboratory Technician-(Part Time)
Langara College
Vancouver, BC
- Part-time
The role of the Nursing Simulation Centre (NSC) Technician is to support the day-to-day operations of the NSC and simulation program. The NSC Technician assists with preparation and…
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Certified Medical Device Reprocessing Technician
Alberta Health Services
Calgary, AB · Greater Calgary Metropolitan Area
- Temporary
…respiratory equipment. Additional responsibilities include supporting lab accreditation activities, nitric oxide inventory, workplace health and safety initiatives, hand hygiene and N95 fit…
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Lab Patient Technician - Temporary Part Time (Float) - Georgetown, ON
LifeLabs
Halton Hills, ON
- Part-time
As a Lab Patient Technician you will be responsible for the specimen collection process, from greeting patients through to preparation of specimens for transportation. This is an important…
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Research Technician II
University Health Network
Toronto, ON
- Contract
The Princess Margaret Cancer Centre is seeking a dedicated and highly organized Research Technician to join the Chan Lab, a multi-disciplinary team studying acute myeloid leukemia (AML),…
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Research Technician (SRI) - Biological Sciences - Regular Part-Time 2026-18896 (2026-18896)
Sunnybrook
Toronto, ON
- Part-time
Sunnybrook Research Institute (fully affiliated with the University of Toronto) has an opening for a Temporary part time Research Technician (10hr/week), in the Biological Sciences Platform…
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Laboratory Technician - Molecular Genetics (12 Month Contract)
The Hospital for Sick Children
Toronto, ON
- Contract
The Laboratory Technician, reporting to the Team Leader and/or Resource Technologist, collects, receives, accessions and sorts specimens for testing. The Laboratory Technician is…
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Medical Laboratory Technician - Temporary Part-Time (Multi-Site, SMMH Home Site)
Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare
Bracebridge, ON
- Part-time
Must have excellent oral and written communication skills · Applicants must reside within 125km of one of our hospital campuses or be willing to relocate prior to starting
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Veterinary Technician
University Health Network
Toronto, ON
- Contract
Status: Temporary Full Time (2 year contract)
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Quality Control Technician (Microbiology)
Lactalis Canada
Belleville, ON
- Full-time
As a member of the Quality Team the Quality Technician is responsible for all aspects of product testing and monitoring of production environment quality to ensure that products meet food…
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Quality Control Technician (Microbiology)
Lactalis
Belleville, ON
As a member of the Quality Team the Quality Technician is responsible for all aspects of product testing and monitoring of production environment quality to ensure that products meet food…
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Microbiology Technician II (Mississauga, Ontario)
Antech Diagnostics
Mississauga, ON
- Full-time
Duration: This is a temporary position lasting 14 months, until the end of January 2028
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Microbiology Technician II (Mississauga, Ontario)
ANTAGENE
Mississauga, ON · Antech - Mississauga
- Full-time
Duration: This is a temporary position lasting 14 months, until the end of January 2028
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Research Technician II
University of Guelph
Guelph, ON
To support this mission, the CBG is seeking to fill two Laboratory Technician II vacancies for temporary (renewable) positions.
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Quality Assurance Technician - Afternoon Shift
Champion Petfoods
Acheson, AB · CPA - Champion Petfoods Holding Inc. (Acheson)
- Full-time
Champion Petfoods is expanding! We are excited to announce we are looking for a Quality Assurance Technician to join our rapidly growing company.
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Quality Assurance Technician - Afternoon Shift
Mars
Acheson, AB · CPA - Champion Petfoods Holding Inc. (Acheson)
- Full-time
Champion Petfoods is expanding! We are excited to announce we are looking for a Quality Assurance Technician to join our rapidly growing company.
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Laboratory Specimen Processor (6 Month Contract)
IDEXX
Markham, ON
- Full-time
(This is a six month Temporary Contract Role with our Markham, Ontario reference lab. Read on for more information).
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Pharmacy Technician (PTEC 220 & 221) Instructor 26:159
Northern Lights College
Dawson Creek, BC
- Part-time
The Pharmacy Technician Diploma program, a partnership between Selkirk College and Northern Lights College, is seeking a temporary part-time instructor to deliver the following courses:

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University Health Network

Research Technician II

101 College Street, 12th floor, Toronto, ON, M5G 1L7, Canada

Contract

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Job type: Contract
Closing date: Sep 30, 2026
Education: Bachelor’s degree
Experience: Minimum of 3 years of relevant wet-lab experience – with at least 2 years of experience with mouse research
Working hours: 37.5 hours per week
Positions available: 1
Posting language: English
Posted: Sep 9, 2026

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Company Description

UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World and it’s only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.

www.uhn.ca

Job Description

Union: Non-Union
Number of vacancies: 1
New or Replacement Position: New
Site: Princess Margaret Cancer Centre
Department: Research
Reports to: Senior Scientist
Salary Range: $31.02 - $38.78 per hour
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Shifts: Day
Status: Temporary Full-time (1 year contract)
Closing Date: September 30, 2026

Position Summary

Princess Margaret Cancer Centre is seeking a dedicated and professional Research Technician to join a multi-disciplinary team researching glioblastoma, an aggressive type of brain cancer. The Diamandis lab is seeking to establish an intra-cranial mouse model of glioblastoma involving the injection of patient-derived glioma stem cells into the brains of living mice. The successful candidate will play a key role in developing this mouse model. Their primary responsibilities will include troubleshooting the stereotaxic setup necessary to immobilize anesthetised mice, identifying the ideal location for tumor cell injection and determining the appropriate number of tumor cells and length of time for a glioblastoma tumor to reproducibly establish within the mice. Given these responsibilities, the successful candidate must be comfortable handling and performing survival surgeries on mice, and ideally will have 2+ years of experience with rodent surgery. This position is fully on-site (no remote component). In your application, please send a resume and a cover letter, as well as the names and contact information of three references.

Duties

Culture/maintain glioma stem cells and assist with wet lab experiments.
Troubleshoot stereotaxic setup necessary to immobilize anesthetised mice.
Identify ideal location to inject glioma stem cells into brains of immobilized mice.
Determine appropriate number of tumor cells and length of time for a glioblastoma tumor to reproducibly establish within the mice.
Harvest brain tissue from mice and perform immunofluorescence and imaging to assess extent of tumor brain infiltration.
Assist other lab members with projects involving in vivo glioblastoma mouse model.

Qualifications

At minimum, Bachelor's degree in Molecular Biology, Cancer Biology, Cell Biology, or a related field required.
Minimum of 3 years of relevant wet-lab experience – with at least 2 years of experience with mouse research
Ability to follow, optimize, and troubleshoot complex experimental protocols.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to maintain clear/accurate experimental records.
Excellent communication skills and fluency in English.
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, multidisciplinary research environment.

Additional Information

Why join UHN?
In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals 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.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly. At University Health Network (UHN), artificial intelligence technologies may be used to assist in the screening, assessment, and selection of candidates for this position.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Department: Research

Compensation: CAD 31.02 - CAD 38.78 - hourly

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Responsibilities

The Research Technician will develop an intra-cranial mouse model of glioblastoma by performing survival surgeries and injecting patient-derived glioma stem cells. They will also maintain cell cultures, harvest brain tissue, and perform immunofluorescence imaging to analyze tumor infiltration.

Requirements

Candidates must hold at least a Bachelor's degree in a biological science and possess a minimum of 3 years of wet-lab experience. Specifically, at least 2 years of experience with mouse research and survival surgery is required.

Skills

Mouse handling
Rodent surgery
Stereotaxic setup
Glioma stem cell culture
Immunofluorescence
Imaging
Molecular biology
Cancer biology
Cell biology
Experimental protocol optimization
Data recording
Communication skills
Collaboration

Benefits

Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan
Transit access
Shuttle service
Corporate discounts
On-site gyms
Professional development opportunities

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Hiring contact

Phedias Diamandis

Keywords

Research Technician
Glioblastoma
Brain cancer
Glioma stem cells
Mouse model
Stereotaxic
Survival surgery
Immunofluorescence
Imaging
Molecular biology
Cancer biology
Cell biology
Wet-lab
In vivo
UHN
University of Toronto

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