Posting #:
19649
Openings Remaining:
1
Full/Part Time:
Part Time
Reg/Temp/Casual:
Regular
Union:
Non-Union
Hours of Work:
Monday to Friday; days
Time of Day:Shift Length:Open Date::
11/11/21
Closing Date::
Level Definition
In addition to work carried out at the Research Technician 3 level, positions at the Research Technician 4 (Research Technical Specialist) level perform varied and complex technical tasks requiring formal training, specialized knowledge and/or experience. The Research Technical Specialist will be part of a group participating in a number of studies, both observational and randomized trials, industry and peer-reviewed, involving both asthma and COPD subject populations. The Research Technical Specialist will be responsible, along with other colleagues to provide a clinical service of quantitative cell counts in sputum, and to participate in research projects in the Hargreave Nair laboratory, and will report to Professor Parameswaran Nair, the medical director of the laboratory.
Typical Duties
Co-ordinate and monitor laboratory workload and schedule clinical staff hours
Maintenance of laboratory quality control
Participate in research projects, participate in analysis and writing of manuscripts and presentation at scientific meeting (optional)
Participate in the development and implementation of new and/or improved methodology/technology
Collaborate with external professional associations
Incorporate new or improved methodologies into routine clinical practice
Respond to methodological enquiries and provide appropriate information to staff, fellows, and physicians nationally and internationally
Optimize the provision of service by using available resources in an efficient manner
Provide education to staff for practical application of sputum methodologies
Maintain a high level of technical expertise, professional growth and development through seminars, workshops and international collaboration
Qualifications
Related University Degree (preferrably Laboratory Technology)
Maintenance of certification with the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario
Minimum of 5 years of experience as a cytotechnologist in a hematology laboratory with experience in cell morphology
Ability to plan experiments and write protocols/amendments/annual reviews
Ability to apply laboratory techniques and follow established protocols
May require certification in biohazards
May require knowledge of animal handling techniques
Proficiency in Microsoft Office software
Literature searching skills
Time management and scheduling skills
Attention to detail and to ensure accuracy of work
Organizational skills and ability to set priorities amongst a range of tasks and to meet project and task deadlines
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing priorities
Hours of Work:
Monday-Friday, days