Research Associate I- Uhn Biospecimen Services - Toronto, Canada - University Health Network

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Description

Job Posting #917705

Position:
Research Associate I**Site: Princess Margaret Cancer Centre

Department:
UHN Biospecimen Services

Reports to:
Clinical Research Manager

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Status:
Permanent Full Time

University Health Network (UHN) is looking for an experienced professional to fill the role of a
Research Associate I with the
UHN Biospecimen Services department

Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning._

The University Health Network, where _"above all else the needs of patients come first"_, encompasses
Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre and the Michener Institute of Education at UHN. The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research and education. With a long tradition of groundbreaking firsts and a purpose of _"Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning",_ the University Health Network (UHN), Canada's largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 16,000 employees, more than 1,200 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers. UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world.

University Health Network (UHN) is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto and a member of the Toronto Academic Health Science Network. The scope of research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. Research across UHN's five research institutes spans the full spectrum of diseases and disciplines, including cancer, cardiovascular sciences, transplantation, neural and sensory sciences, musculoskeletal health, rehabilitation sciences, and community and population health. Find out about our purpose, values and principles here.

Position Summary:

The UHN Biospecimen Services Program (UHN BSP) is looking for a Research Associate I to be part of our team.

This role will require functional supervision of study assistants.

The UHN BSP includes the McCain GU Biobank (MGB), the Princess Margaret Cancer Biobank (PMCB) and the UHN COVID-19 Biobank.

After consent is obtained, team members procure, process and store research samples from patients with cancer, infectious and other diseases including COVID-19 or those who are undergoing organ transplantation.

The specimens are used by world-class medical researchers at University Health Network (Canada's largest academic hospital system), as well as by global scientific collaborators.

Participate partially or fully in protocol development/project design, setting of research goals, selection and development of procedures
Plan, implement and coordinate all aspects of data collection for biobanking substudies
Utilize study findings in the development and writing of grant proposals for new research activities
Allocate, monitor and track grant and external funding expenses
Assist in interpretation of results and preparation of material for presentation, publication, and/or grants
Critically appraise manuscripts and proposals of investigator
Present reports at scientific conferences and seminars
Participate in departmental, institutional or international seminars
Assess literature in the field of study
Mentor and functionally supervise junior biobank research staff, as well as biospecimen program trainees when applicable
Contribute to team inservice sessions
Play an active role in biobanking or clinical research conference planning
Perform studyrelated administrative tasks, where applicable

Qualifications:

Completion of Master's degree in Health or Science Related Discipline
2 years experience in clinical trials, regulatory affairs, or research related project management (oncology and biobanking experience an asset) or Bachelors degree with 5 years experience
1 year of leadership experience (training/mentoring others, quality reviews of others, team lead)
Proven skills in data management
Solid knowledge of preparing grant budgets
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, excellent organization and prioritization skills, good computer skills, ability to learn quickly and work independently
Project management certification preferred
Ability to work under pressure while maintaining attention to detail
Ability to perform multiple concurrent tasks while adhering to timelines
Ability to work well both as a member of a team and independently

Vaccines (COVID-19 and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.

Posted Date:
April 11, 2023

Closing Date:
May 11, 2023
For current UHN employees, only those who have successfully completed the