Company DescriptionUHN 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.Job DescriptionUnion: Non-Union Number of vacancies: 1 New or Replacement Position: New Site: Toronto General Hospital Department: Pathology Reports to: Principal Investigator Salary Range: $72,185 to $108,266 annually Hours: 37.5 hours per week Shifts: Days Status: Permanent Full-Time Closing Date: April 29, 2026Position Summary As an essential member of the Laboratory Medicine Program at UHN, the Scientific Associate will organize, track and work primarily with staff pathologists and study teams to assess oncological specimens and histological slides for research projects. This is a fantastic opportunity to be involved in cutting edge clinical research at UHN.Duties:
Compile data from related and/or unrelated sources.
Perform complex histological analyses and experiments.
Use extensive knowledge of pathology to annotate slides from a variety of tissue sites for downstream dissection and genomic analysis.
Use digital pathology tools for interpretation and annotation of whole slide images.
Communicate with stakeholders across UHN, nationally and maintain records of experimental data.
Have the opportunity to contribute to independent research projects
Present at scientific meetings.
Qualifications
MD or Graduate degree in Life Sciences, Pathology or other related field is required
Strong knowledge of Pathology, Immunohistochemistry, and analysis of H&E slides.
Course work in human anatomy, physiology, microscopy, and molecular biology preferred.
Demonstrated interest in human diseases such as cancer
Proficient in medical terminology
Six (6) months related research or technical experience
Self-starter able to work independently and as part of a team
Excellent problem recognition and problem-solving abilities
Effective organizational, time management and prioritization skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Client service experience an asset
Additional InformationWhy 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
) * Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
A flexible work environment
Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
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.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.
