-
Laboratory Operations Associate
3 weeks ago
Deep Genomics Toronto, Canada**About Us** · Deep Genomics aims to revolutionize drug development using artificial intelligence built to decode RNA biology and RNA therapeutics. Our proprietary AI platform enables us to decode the enormous complexity of RNA biology to find novel targets, mechanisms, and molec ...
-
Supervisor, Laboratory Operations
3 weeks ago
LifeLabs Toronto, CanadaLifeLabs is the largest community diagnostics laboratory in Canada, serving the healthcare needs of Canadians for over 50 years. Our team members are truly centred around our customers, and we know that behind every lab requisition, sample being tested, or investment in technolog ...
-
Laboratory Operations Technician
4 days ago
Custom Biologics Toronto, Canada**KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE**: · - Manage incoming deliveries by verifying and signing for shipments, unloading, tracking, and storing the received items under appropriate temp storage conditions, and processing any returns. · - Inspect and verify material, labels a ...
-
Operations Manager, Clinical Laboratory
2 weeks ago
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health Toronto, CanadaJob Number: 926145 · Category: Management · Positions Available: 1 · Years Experience Required: 4 · Location: Toronto, Ontario · Posted Date: Nov 2, 2023 · EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY · **Operations Manager, Clinical Laboratory & Diagnostic Services** · **Clinical Services** · **Posit ...
-
Assistant Manager, Laboratory Operations
5 days ago
Public Health Ontario Toronto, CanadaJob Description Summary · To provide leadership on the team and manage work activities related to efficient day-to-day operations in support of the planning, design, development, delivery and laboratory operations at Public Health Ontario (PHO). · In collaboration and support of ...
-
Laboratory Operations Coordinator
1 week ago
SGS Mississauga, CanadaCompany Description · We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 97,000 employees operate a network of 2,650 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world. · Wherever you are, whate ...
-
Kilo Laboratory Operator
3 days ago
Eurofins Canada BioPharma Mississauga, CanadaCompany Description · **_ · Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, ...
-
Eurofins Canada Food testing Toronto, Canada Full timeJob Description · Eurofins is looking for an energetic and engaged leader to take operational ownership of a food testing microbiology laboratory in Alberta (Calgary, Edmonton) or BC (Vancouver). · The desired candidate should have multiple years of food microbiology testing exp ...
-
Eurofins Toronto, Canada Full timeJob Description · Eurofins is looking for an energetic and engaged leader to take operational ownership of a food testing microbiology laboratory in Alberta (Calgary, Edmonton) or BC (Vancouver). · The desired candidate should have multiple years of food microbiology testing ex ...
-
Seequent Limited Toronto, ON, Canada Full timeSeequent builds world-leading subsurface software, helping create a better understanding of the earth to ensure a better world for all. · We are constantly evolving at the forefront of technology to transform how geo-professionals work, eliminating barriers to understanding by c ...
-
Eurofins Toronto, Canada Full timeCompany Description · Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to th ...
-
Lab Technician
3 weeks ago
York University Toronto, Canada**Please Note: This is a Full-time Sessional Position from August 1 - May 31** · **Please Note: Band Under Review** · **Purpose**: · This position is to provide technical support for the successful operations of the teaching laboratories in the Department of Biology. This include ...
-
Operations Leader
3 weeks ago
St. Michael's Hospital Toronto, CanadaUnity Health Toronto is dedicated to the recruitment and selection of qualified individuals who demonstrate an understanding and commitment to the unique mission and values of the Organization. · The Laboratory Medicine/Pathology Department performs over eight (8) million tests p ...
-
Operations Leader, Labs Transfusion Medicine
3 weeks ago
St. Michael's Hospital Toronto, Canada**DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES**: · - Providing day-to-day operational direction and clinical expertise to the laboratory division of Blood Transfusion. · - Working collaboratively with medical Heads for efficient day-to-day operations. · - Assisting the Manager in achieving and mai ...
-
Operations Leader
2 weeks ago
St. Joseph's Health Centre Toronto, CanadaResponsibilities include: · - Effectively lead and supervise the Core Laboratory staff to ensure the provision of accurate patient test results and continuous improvement; · - Actively participate in recruitment (preparation of job postings, interviews and hiring) of new employee ...
-
Clinical Microbiologist
3 weeks ago
Public Health Ontario Toronto, Canada**JR100853** · **Clinical Microbiologist** · **Location**: Toronto-661 University · **Department**: Employee, Microbiology and Laboratory Science · **The Role**: · **Key Responsibilities-** · - Provides laboratory expertise and advice involving the conduct, analysis and interpret ...
-
Clinical Practice Leader, Laboratory
1 week ago
Humber River Health Toronto, CanadaPosition Profile: · **Humber River Health. Lighting New Ways In Healthcare.** · Since opening our doors in 2015 as North America's first fully digital hospital, we remain unwavering in our belief that we can change the hospital where we work, the community where we live, and the ...
-
Laboratory Manager, Mount Sinai Services
2 weeks ago
Sinai Health Toronto, CanadaSinai Health is a leading academic health science centre and a trailblazer for integrated care across the health continuum. Our fusion of science, innovation, care and learning has earned us international, national and provincial leadership for unique programs and compassionate c ...
-
Laboratory Technician
3 weeks ago
SickKids Toronto, Canada**About SickKids**: · Dedicated exclusively to children and their families, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is one of the largest and most respected paediatric healthcare centres in the world. As innovators in child health, we lead and partner to improve the health of c ...
-
Resource Lab Tech-transfusion Medicine
1 week ago
SickKids Toronto, Canada**About SickKids**: · Dedicated exclusively to children and their families, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is one of the largest and most respected paediatric healthcare centres in the world. As innovators in child health, we lead and partner to improve the health of c ...
Director, Laboratory Operations - Ontario, Canada - York University
Description
Purpose:
Markham Campus (MC) will embed York University in the heart of one of the most diverse and dynamic urban communities in the province and country. Reflecting the local economy, academic programs and research will revolve around the core themes of technology and entrepreneurship and how they are driving innovation across all areas of knowledge and society. Challenging the traditions of what a university campus can offer, Markham Campus will act as a unique meeting place for students to interact directly with employers, start-up companies, and community partners from across the region.
Reporting to the Executive Director, Strategy & Administration, the Director Laboratory Operations role supports the academic mission of the Faculties, at Markham Campus, by providing strategic advice, strategic and operational leadership, and ensures implementation of centralized laboratory operations. At Markham Campus, lab operations support programs spanning four Faculties and researchers. The role acts as a key advisor to laboratory operations and strategic planning, regulatory compliance, supports specialized research, and oversees a dynamic team of multi-functional laboratory technicians.
The role is accountable for the effective management, administration, coordination, and strategic planning for related laboratory services supporting research and curriculum delivery. Working with appropriate colleagues in represented Faculties and colleagues, the role provides leadership, strategic insight, and develops and implements strategies to define and direct the needs of the centralized laboratory operations service. The role makes recommendations to the Executive Director, Strategy & Administration on revising/creating operational policies, improving safety and efficiency, improving service levels, streamlining processes to better support research and operations, and implementing best practices as they pertain to laboratory operations.
The role fosters a positive work environment that promotes growth, excellence, collaboration, and student success. The role champions equity, diversity, and inclusion, and oversees staff resources within the unit. The role facilitates effective working relationships, across staff with related functions, to ensure close alignment with Markham Campus priorities, and information dissemination priorities.
Education:
Bachelors degree in a relevant discipline, such as science or engineering.
Workplace hazardous materials information system (WHMIS) training.
Experience:
4 years of management experience.
Experience in the development of improvements in operations, procedures, policies, or methodology. Experience directing laboratory operations and leading a team of technicians/technologists.
Experience with profile building and the creation of innovative and successful strategies for a large portfolio in a complex unionized environment.
Experience researching, analyzing, and evaluating new service delivery methods, procedures, and techniques.
Experience in influencing partner groups, providing strategic advice, counsel, and support.
Experience in leadership principles and practices of managing employees, including work planning, assignment, review/evaluation, project management, program development, implementation evaluation and the training of staff in work procedures.
Experience managing teams in a service regulated environment. Experience with mentoring and developing staff is required.
Experience leading staff in a matrixed, unionized organization with at least one collective agreement.
Knowledge:
Knowledge of current First-Aid certificate requirements and maintenance.
Current knowledge on recent and on-going developments in engineering and pedagogy.
Knowledge of processes and strategies required to run an effective research laboratory in a STEM field.
Knowledge of relevant health and safety legislation, standards, and practices and application in an educational laboratory environment.
Knowledge of managing in a unionized environment.
Knowledge the materials, tools and equipment used in the various Science and Engineering departments, and general knowledge of the unique Science and Engineering research & teaching activities.
Knowledge of relevant building codes, fire, and electrical safety codes.
Knowledge of the broader legal and policy context in research laboratories and awareness of university governance.
Comprehensive understanding of university/public sector governance, policies, procedures, and culture.
Knowledge and understanding of healthy and safe work practices.
Knowledge of laboratory support trends, best practices and how to align priorities and resources with objectives and strategies.
Skills:
Effective communication, negotiation, presentation, and facilitation skills.
Effective interpersonal, analytical, research, organizational, and creative problem-solving skills.
Planning, time management, coordination, and organizational skills
Ability to respond and adapt to a changing, high-pressure multi-client environment.
Able to initiate, implement, coordinate, and monitor a wide variety of complex and sensitive projects.
Ability to assess problem situations, recognize issues and use good judgment to devise creative solutions.
Ability to provide a consistently high level of service to address issues across multiple partners.
Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, such as Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
Able to establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with others.
Able to build effective relationships.
Ability to advise on.
Ability to conceptualize and action initiatives to establish and implement processes.
Able to manage confidential and politically sensitive issues in a tactful and diplomatic manner.
Effective collaborative leadership skills.
Able to be flexible, adaptable, analytical, and solve problems.
Effective organization and time management skills demands.