Lab Manager - Toronto, Canada - University of Toronto

University of Toronto

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Toronto, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Date Posted:04/13/2023

Req ID: 30746

Faculty/Division:
Temerty Faculty of Medicine

Department:
Dept of Occupational Science & Therapy

Campus:
St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Position Number:

Description:

About us:

Home to over 40 departments and institutes, the University of Toronto's Temerty Faculty of Medicine lies at the heart of the Toronto Academic Health Science Network and is a global leader in ground-breaking research and education, spanning clinical medicine, basic science and the rehabilitation sciences sectors.

Your opportunity:

The Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy is recognized as an outstanding leader in the provision of graduate education in occupational science and occupational therapy research and in preparing students to learn and practice the knowledge, attributes and skills of the profession of occupational therapy.

The Intelligent Assistive Technology and Systems Lab (IATSL) in the Department of Occupational Science & Occupational Therapy is led by Dr.

Alex Mihailidis, PhD, PEng.

The IATSL lab is a unique multi-disciplinary, multi-centre research team that includes several bioengineers, computer scientists, occupational therapists, speech and language pathologists, neuroscientists, clinicians, and mechanical/electronic technicians.

IATSL is affiliated with many prestigious institutions including the University of Toronto, and KITE - University Health Network.

Funding comes from a variety of corporate and institutional partners, such as the American Alzheimer Association, Alzheimer Society of Canada, and Intel Corporation.

IATSL focuses on the development of autonomous, intelligent computerized devices that can help older adults live more independently. As a Lab Manager, you will provide research, knowledge transfer, and administrative support to the lab. You will work closely with partners at the university along with community stakeholders. Your strong research planning and interpersonal skills will advance the mission and vision of the lab.

Your responsibilities will include:

Performing lab experiments that requires great precision and attention to many details
Overseeing daytoday operational needs for one or more labs/workshops
Modifying experimental processes and implementing more efficient ways to conduct experiments
Preparing, assembling and settingup material, equipment and supplies used in teaching and/or research labs including troubleshooting issues with lab equipment and/or workstations
Contributing to research findings that are published in academic journals
Drafting and submitting documented procedures to the Research Ethics Board (REB) for approval

Essential Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree or acceptable combination of equivalent experience.
Minimum three (3) years relevant experience in an academic or hospital environment.
Experience overseeing daily operational lab needs, including troubleshooting issues with lab equipment.
Experience managing research grants, including a demonstrated understanding of the research granting life cycle and knowledge of research ethics board processes.
Experience contributing to research findings published in academic journals.
Proficiency in analyzing lab reports.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment within a fast pace environment
Flexibility in adjusting to changing circumstances; demonstrated multitasking skills; ability to manage multifaceted tasks
Demonstrated ability to analyze, problemsolve and exercise independent judgment based on sound principles, and take necessary action, such as software renewal, maintaining lab website, lab equipment purchase etc.

To be successful in this role you will be:

Communicator
Multitasker
Problem solver
Selfdirected
Team player

This is a term role of 1 year.

Closing Date: 04/24/2023, 11:59PM ET

Employee Group:

USW

Appointment Type:
Grant - Term

Schedule:
Full-Time

Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:

Job Category:
Research Administration & Teaching

Recruiter:
Amanda Di Fonzo

**Lived Experience Statement