Job Description

JOB TITLE: Research Associate I

Job Posting #:920179

Union: Non-Union

Site: Princess Margaret Cancer Centre

Department: Medical Oncology/Hematology Department.

Reports to: Dr Natasha Leighl, DMOH

Hours: 37.5 Hours

Wage range or Salary: $34.46 per hour to $43.08 per hour (To commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN compensation policy)

Status: Permanent Full Time

Shifts: N/A

Posted Date: May 25, 2023

Closing Date: June 15, 2023

University Health Network (UHN) is looking for an experienced professional to fill the key role of Research Associate I in our Medical Oncology/ Hematology Department.

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

The University Health Network, where \xe2\x80\x9cabove all else the needs of patients come first\xe2\x80\x9d, encompasses?Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and the Michener Institute of Education. 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 ground breaking firsts and a purpose of \xe2\x80\x9cTransforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning\xe2\x80\x9d, the University Health Network (UHN), Canada\xe2\x80\x99s 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.?

JOB SUMMARY
Working under the direction of the Program Director, the Research Associate I requires experience in the coordination of personalized medicine and translational research aspects of clinical research. The candidate should be very detailed oriented and have experience working with PH.D level scientists. In addition the candidate should be skillful in identification of problems using assessment skills, mid-level data analysis, assessment of study-related literature; capable of liaising with sponsors if relevant, vendors and external stakeholders, grant-writing, project management and builds on this experience to implement and oversee clinical and research projects within the Thoracic Medical Oncology Program.

The successful candidate will play a key role in the medical oncology lung clinical and research team, and liaise between principal investigators, research nurses and coordinators and medical trainees. This position will utilize knowledge of translational and clinical research management to lead moderate to complex projects. The incumbent will be responsible for planning, developing and coordination of all aspects multiple projects including monitoring the deliverables; working with scientist to understand project goal; review and assess analysis outputs from scientific labs and deliver reports to Principal Investigator; support grant writing and reporting; identify and communicate potential issues and delays to scientists and managers in a timely manner and propose solutions to remedy the issues in an expedited fashion; liaise with collaborative counterparts to ensure that project protocols are followed and deliverables are delivered on time; participate in and host monthly steering committee meetings, prepare meeting minutes, follow up on action items

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Masters of Science degree, 2 years\xe2\x80\x99 experience
• Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree in health related field, 5 years\xe2\x80\x99 experience in clinical research
• Experience in a translational research laboratory
• Experience in the development and writing grant proposals to public and private granting organizations, able to persuasively communicate the organization\xe2\x80\x99s mission and vision to potential funders - preferred
• Knowledge of government funding agencies and requirements (CIHR, NIH)
• Ability to manage tight deadlines to create proposals and deliverable requiring few edits
• Strong project management skills
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to express complex technical concepts affectively
• Well-developed leadership, listening and conflict resolution skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Exceptional organizational skills and customer relations
• Excellent problem recognition and problem solving abilities
• Knowledge of applicable legislative, UHN and/or departmental policies and procedures
• Client service oriented, with the ability to effectively work with diversity and appreciate that people with different opinions, backgrounds and characteristics bring richness to the challenge or situation at hand

Why 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
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

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.

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

UHN is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known in advance. Any information received related to an accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

University Health Network thanks all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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