Job Description

Company DescriptionThe 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\'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.Union: Non-Union
Site: Princess Margaret Cancer Centre
Department: Princess Margaret Genomics Centre
Reports to: Principal Investigator
Work Model: On-Site
Grade: N0:07
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary:$69, 560 - $ 86, 951 annually: To commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN compensation policy
Shifts: Monday - Friday
Status: Permanent Full-Time
Closing Date: July 31, 2024Position SummaryA Project Manager (Research Associate) position is available in the Princess Margret Genomics Centre, a research genomics core lab in the University Health Network in Toronto, Canada (www.pmgenomics.ca). Located in the MaRS Centre in the heart of the downtown Discovery District, the PMGC provides access to cutting-edge single cell, spatial, epigenetic, and functional genomics assays. Working under the direction of the Principal Investigators of the grant funding this postion, the Project Manager will assume responsibility for activities within PMGC, especially those related to projects connected to our Brain Canada platform grant operations.The Project Manager will professionally manage fee-for-service and collaborative research projects as well as scientific community outreach, development and training. This role requires attention to detail, clear communication (verbally and written), comfort with project management software, and performing other duties consistent with the job classification, as required.Duties

• Coordinating collaboration and service agreements.
• Completing scientific progress reports.
• Managing budgets.
• Ensuring milestones are met within grant-funded activities
• Communicating with the community at large via social media
• Can involve wet-lab work for a suitable candidate.

Qualifications

• At minimum, a Master\'s degree in cancer genetics, molecular biology, genetic counselling or related field.
• At minimum, 2 years of related research-oriented research experience, or, a Bachelors degree with 5 years experience
• Excellent organizational and time management skills required
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills required
• Formal training or certification in project management (e.g. PMP) is a major asset
• Experience developing science communications and marketing materials, including for social media, is an asset
• Ability to set priorities and work independently with accuracy in a multitasking environment
• Strong Proficiency with MS Office software, Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Google Docs and Sheets
• Experience with online tools, including project management software (Asana) and Google documents

Additional InformationWhy 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.All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly.Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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