Lawson
St. Joseph's Hospital - London, ON
Temporary Full Time
Salary Range: $26.01 - $32.51 /hour

Temporary Full-Time position until approximately June 30, 2026, (with potential for renewal), subject to the availability of work.

The successful candidate will work under the direction of Dr. Michael Silverman in the role of the Research Lab Technician 1. This position will assist the Department of Microbiology/Infectious diseases to implement both industry-sponsored and local investigator sponsored clinical research trials. Responsibilities may include compiling data, performing standardized techniques, procedures and experiments in the lab. Communicating and maintaining lab records, lab purchase, monitors and maintains lab stocks and equipment. Conducts routine quality analysis, literature searches and assists with preparing documents. Responsible for providing administrative support and other duties as required by the research team.
This is a 5 day (37.5 hours) per week position.

The incumbent will maintain certification in:
CPR training
WHMS training
Shipping of Dangerous Goods training



Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in health-related field
• Requires excellent interpersonal, supervisory, organizational and planning skills to work effectively in a high pressure environment and have the ability to deal with confidential matters;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. Ability to communicate effectively general and scientific information both verbally and in writing at all levels;
• Good judgement, initiative, tact and professional attitude in the workplace;
• Adaptable, flexible and resourceful. Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines;
• Laboratory skills in microbiology/ biochemistry/molecular biology

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in health-related field or equivalent qualification
• Research lab experience desirable
• Training in ICH/GCP guidelines
• Ability to prepare research communications desirable
• Phlebotomy experience desirable
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team and independently

Immunization Requirements

• Provide vaccination records or proof of immunity against measles, mumps rubella, varicella (chicken pox), Hepatitis B, COVID-19 and influenza.
• Provide documentation of the Tuberculosis skin testing