Flow Cytometry Operator

Compensation: CAD 63,463 - CAD 79,333 - yearly

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.

Union:  Non-Union
Number of vacancies:  1
New or Replacement Position:  Replacement
Site:
The Allan Slaight Medical Innovation Labs (ASMIL)
Department:  Research
Reports to :
Principal Investigator
Salary Range:  $63,463 - $79,333 per annum

Hours:

35 hours per week.
Shifts :
Day
Status:  Permanent Full-time
Closing Date:
October 31, 2026

Position Summary
We are currently recruiting for a Flow Cytometry Operator to join our team. Are you looking for a challenging and rewarding position where you can utilize your unique skill set that is directly related to the instruments and analysis of flow cytometry? If you want to work for an organization that prides itself on creating a thriving career for employees, then this opportunity is for you!

As a leading employer we recognize that our employees are our greatest strength as they form our vision, carry out our mission and represent our values.

Duties

Perform high-speed cell sorting on behalf of biomedical researchers using instruments such as the BD FACSAria Fusion, BD FACSymphony S6, and Sony MA900 in a Containment Level 2 laboratory.

Support the operation and maintenance of analytical flow cytometers, including the LSRFortessa, FACSymphony A3, and FACSymphony A5 SE.

Perform routine instrument quality control and maintenance, including daily calibration, fluidics and electronics checks

Train graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, research technologists, and other facility users in the safe and effective operation of analytical flow cytometers.

Provide guidance and training in flow cytometry data analysis using Flow Jo and other specialized software packages.

Provide technical support to facility users, including experimental guidance and instrument troubleshooting, while fostering effective relationships with researchers and other clients.

Support facility operations by maintaining safe laboratory practices, evaluating new and alternative cytometry techniques, and ensuring appropriate backup and management of facility data.

Qualifications

At minimum, a Bachelors degree in biomedical sciences or recognized equivalent required
Masters is preferred

At minimum, three (3) years of experience with a variety of flow cytometry applications, preferably on newer digital analytical flow cytometers, and with flow cytometric software such as Diva and Flow Jo

Experience operating a FACSAria or other cell sorter preferred

Ability to manage multiple priorities and a demanding schedule

Ability to work within a busy core facility with tight deadlines

Superior interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal

Excellent analytical, troubleshooting and problem solving skills.

Strong team player with the ability to work…