Job Description

Job Posting #915233

Position: Project Manager (Research Associate II)

Site: Princess Margaret Cancer Centre
Department: Research
Reports to: Principal Investigators

Hours: 37.5

Status: Permanent Full-time

A Project Manager (Research Associate II) 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 position, 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. Responsibilities include coordinating collaboration and service agreements, completing scientific progress reports, managing budgets, and ensure milestones are met within grant-funded activities. The role will also help to build a national single cell and spatial genomics platform with a focus on healthy and diseased brain. Finally, the position provides the opportunity to help establish state of the art single cell and spatial genomics technologies, and can involve wet-lab work for a suitable candidate.

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.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• PhD or Master\xe2\x80\x99s degree in cancer genetics, molecular biology, bioinformatics, genetic counselling or related field
• Formal training or certification in project management (e.g. PMP) is a major asset
• At minimum, 2 years of related research-oriented research experience
• Excellent organizational and time management skills required
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• 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

If you are interested in making your contribution at the PMGC, please apply on-line. You will be asked to copy and paste as well as attach your resume and covering letter. You will also be required to complete some initial screening questions.

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: February 23, 2023 CLOSING DATE: March 23, 2023

For current UHN employees, only those who have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN\'s attendance management program, and possess all the required experience and qualifications should apply.

For current UHN employees, only those who have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN\'s attendance management program, and possess all the required experience and qualifications should apply.

University Health Network thanks all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. UHN is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity and welcomes all applicants including but not limited to: all religions and ethnicities, LGBTQ2s+, BIPOC, persons with disabilities and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the Bona-fide requirements for the open position. Applicants need to make their requirements known when contacted.

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