CRAFT Technician

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain multidisciplinary research facilities, including cleanrooms, tissue foundries, and the Diagnostic Horizons Laboratory
• Provide technical demonstrations, orientation, and safety training to students and researchers on lab equipment and procedures
• Document, maintain, and revise Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for scientific instruments and laboratory processes
• Prepare, assemble, and set up materials, equipment, and supplies for research and teaching labs
• Troubleshoot hardware/software issues and maintain equipment and supply inventories
• Determine technical requirements for fabrication projects involving 3D printing, PCB manufacturing, and mechanical testing
• Ensure strict adherence to safety procedures and occupational hazard precautions

Requirements

• Advanced College Diploma (3 years) in engineering or an equivalent combination of experience
• Minimum four years of related laboratory experience in industry or academia
• Minimum two years of direct experience using CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks)
• Minimum two years of experience with microfluidic device manufacturing (e.g., 3D printing, laser cutting, CNC milling, PCB manufacturing)
• Proven experience preparing and following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suites (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to diverse audiences

About the Company

The Centre for Research and Applications in Fluidic Technologies (CRAFT) is a collaborative research center between the University of Toronto, the National Research Council of Canada (NRC), and Unity Health Toronto (UHT). CRAFT focuses on device innovation in diagnostics, organ-on-a-chip technologies, and biofabrication.