Lab Technician (SDL6, 100% Onsite, Term)

Title: Lab Technician (SDL6, 100% Onsite, Term)

Company: University of Toronto
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Job Type: FullTime, Shift

Description:

About us: The Faculty of Arts & Science at the University of Toronto is seeking a highly motivated lab tech to join the Human Organ Mimicry Self Driving Lab's team within the Acceleration Consortium. This grant-based term position will focus on supporting research projects related to diverse organoid/organ-on-chip technologies.

Your opportunity: Reporting to the Executive Director, you will play a pivotal role in supporting research projects and collaborating with a team of scientists and engineers. The ideal candidate will have a background in microfluidics, microfabrication, and mammalian cell culture, with expertise in soft lithography, microscopy imaging, and assay development.

Your responsibilities will include:

Operating fabrication equipment

Preparing materials and setting up equipment

Analyzing suitable materials and methods

Conducting routine experiments

Providing detailed explanations and demonstrating procedures

Maintaining inventory and analyzing experimental data

Essential Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in relevant field (Master's Degree preferred)

Minimum three years of practical microfabrication experience

Proficiency in hot embossing, soft lithography, and 3D printing

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Assets (Nonessential):

Publication record of scientific achievement

Experience in science translation and communication

Familiarity with organoid/organ-on-chip technologies

Understanding of coding languages such as R or Python

To be successful in this role you will be:

Communicator

Efficient

Insightful

Meticulous

Organized

Team player

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Title: Lab Technician (SDL6, 100% Onsite, Term)
Company: University of Toronto
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Date Posted: 01/21/2026   
Req ID: 46697   
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts &amp; Science   
Department: Acceleration Consortium   
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)   
Position Number: 00058836Description: About us: The Faculty of Arts &amp; Science is the heart of Canada's leading university and one of the most comprehensive and diverse academic divisions in the world. The strength of Arts &amp; Science derives from our combined teaching and research excellence in the humanities, sciences and social sciences across 29 departments, seven colleges and 46 interdisciplinary centres, institutes and programs.We can only realize our mission with the dedication and excellence of engaged staff and faculty. The diversity of opportunities and perspectives within the Faculty reflect the local and global landscape and the need for curiosity, innovative thinking and collaboration. At Arts &amp; Science, we take pride in our legacy of innovation and discovery that has changed the way we think about the world.The Acceleration Consortium (AC) at the University of Toronto (U of T) is leading a transformative shift in scientific discovery that will accelerate technology development and commercialization. The AC is a global community of academia, industry, and government that leverages the power of artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, materials sciences, and highthroughput chemistry to create selfdriving laboratories (SDLs), also called materials acceleration platforms (MAPs). These autonomous labs rapidly design materials and molecules needed for a sustainable, healthy, and resilient future, with applications ranging from renewable energy and consumer electronics to drugs. AC Staff Scientists will advance the field of AIdriven autonomous discovery and develop the materials and molecules required to address society's largest challenges, such as climate change, water pollution, and future pandemics.The Acceleration Consortium received a $200M Canadian First Research Excellence Grant for seven years to develop selfdriving labs for chemistry and materials, the largest ever grant to a Canadian University.This grant will provide the Acceleration Consortium with seven years of funding to execute its vision.Your opportunity: Reporting to the Executive Director, Acceleration Consortium and working under the guidance of (Senior) Research Associates, this position will play a pivotal role in supporting research projects focused on diverse organoid/organonchip technologies and will collaborate closely with our interdisciplinary team of scientists and engineers. We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled lab tech to join our Human Organ Mimicry Self Driving Lab's team. The ideal candidate will have a background in microfluidics, microfabrication, mammalian cell culture, either at the undergraduate or master's level, with expertise in microfabrication and general cellculture expertise. Ideal candidates should have experience of soft lithography, microfabrication, 3D printing, hot embossing, microscopy imaging, assay development documentation and other lab or cleanroom experiences. The ideal candidate will be a highly organized individual with strong communication skills.This is a grantbased term position that will end approximately in December 2027, with the possibility of renewal.Your responsibilities will include:

Applying established standards when operating fabrication equipment, including hot embossing of specialized cell culture plates,  3D printing of hydrogels and devices, soft lithography for microfluidic device preparation
 Preparing, assembling and settingup material, equipment and supplies used in SDL6 and AC's inventory in other lab space or cleanroom spaces, such as the Centre for Research and Applications in Fluidic Technologies (CRAFT) facility;
 Analyzing and recommending suitablematerials and methods of approaching fabrication and/or lab work, for example, assisting in new organonachip platform design and fabrication optimization to facilitate high fidelity in vitro model establishment
 Conduct routine experiments related to drug screening, utilizing expertise in wet lab techniques and viability assays based on established SOPs
 Providing detailed explanations and demonstrating procedures to a variety of stakeholders on lab techniques, experimental procedures and protocols
 Maintain the inventory of the material needs of laboratory exercises, including culture maintenance of iPSCs and patientderived cancer organoids; applying established standards when preparing routine samples for research projects and/or experiments
 Analyzing experimental data using statistical methods and software tools, providing clear and concise summaries to support research findings

Essential Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree (Master's Degree strongly preferred) in biomedical engineering, bioengineering, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, life sciences (Immunology, Biology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology) or an acceptable combination of equivalent education and experience.
 Minimum three years of recent and relevant practical microfabrication experience in cleanroom, in a research or industry (pharmaceutical or biotechnology) environment.
 Proficiency in hot embossing, soft lithography, 3D printing
 Proficiency with bioimaging techniques (brightfield, widefield fluorescence, confocal), including sample preparation, imaging and image analysis
 Familiarity with automatic laboratory equipment (e.g., liquid handler, imaging platform).
 Ability to work independently and as part of a team
 Excellent attention to details
 Strong Problemsolving and trouble shooting skills
 Ability to take initiative and solve administrative problems to meet timedependent project milestones.
 Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and the promotion of a respectful and collegial learning and work environment.

Assets (Nonessential):

Demonstrated publication record of scientific achievement (for example: one firstauthor publication)
 Highly skilled in science translation and communication, specifically contributing to the writing and publishing of journal papers and reports.
 Experience presenting research findings to Principal Investigators and other members of the research team.
 Familiarity with electronic laboratory notebook software
 Familiarity with organoid/organonchip technologies
 Familiarity with drug screeningprotocols
 Understanding of requirements/process in presenting research findings
 Familiarity with coding languages such as R or Python

To be successful in this role you will be:

Communicator
 Efficient
 Insightful
 Meticulous
 Organized
 Team player

Closing Date: 02/06/2026, 11:59PM ET   
Employee Group: USW   
Appointment Type: Grant  Term   
Schedule: FullTime   
Pay Scale Group &amp; Hiring Zone:   
USW Pay Band 11  $76,577. with an annual step progression to a maximum of $97,928. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.   
Job Category: Engineering / TechnicalLived Experience Statement   
Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.Diversity Statement The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see .Accessibility StatementThe University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact .

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