Job Description

Through its core values of Courage, Respect and Excellence, CAMH is implementing its Strategic Plan: Connected CAMH, to transform lives, ignite innovation and discovery, revolutionize education and drive social change. CAMH is more than a hospital, it is a cause. CAMH is on a mission to change the way society thinks about and responds to mental illness. They aim to eliminate prejudice and discrimination and shape a world where mental illness is central to our healthcare system - a world where Mental Health is Health.
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The Molecular Science department at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health is a leader in Canadian basic, translational, and personalized mental health and addiction research. The department is seeking an energetic and motivated Research Manager. The Research Manager will support all scientists and core services aligned with the department. This includes, but is not limited to, research trainee registrations, budget forecasting and tracking, ethics applications and renewals, management of biosafety permits, equipment acquisition and preventive maintenance, compliance with training policies and regulatory requirements, implementation and review of quality control and assurance practices, negotiation of legal contracts, engaging with equipment and supply vendors, data management, hiring and performance evaluation of staff, optimization and validation of experimental protocols, and liaising with internal and external stakeholders. This position is currently located at 250 College Street.
Education and Experience:

• Master's degree in an applicable science or health science academic discipline is required.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a health research position with demonstrated leadership capabilities is required.

• 5+ years of experience in an addictions and mental health research position, including increasing management experience in a unionized employment environment, is preferred.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Research project management.
• Good understanding of the Canadian and U.S. grant funding landscape.
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and processes.
• Experience with grant accounting, monitoring, and reporting.
• Experience with day-to-day operations of scientific labs.
• Strong practical and theoretical knowledge of, and ability to troubleshoot, molecular biology techniques, including nucleic acid extraction, genotyping, Sanger sequencing, real-time PCR, epigenetic applications, ELISAs, microarray analysis and next-generation sequencing.
• Strong analytical, organizational, conceptual, and decision-making skills.
• Leadership and mentorship skills, and must work well in a team environment.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate biological concepts effectively to lay people.
• Ability to take control of complex situations, with demonstrated initiative and problem-solving.
• Ability to manage a multiplicity of tasks with a high degree of focus, including the ability to rapidly shift between a number of relevant priorities.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Bilingualism (French / English) and/or proficiency in a second language is an asset.

Please Note: This full time, permanent position is NOT part of any bargaining unit.
Salary Range: Competitive salary and benefits package
CAMH is a fully affiliated teaching hospital and research institute of the University of Toronto. As a CAMH employee, you will contribute to our mission by supporting teaching, research, and clinical care across the hospital.
CAMH is dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion. Our commitment is to foster a workplace, teaching, and learning environment that is inclusive, respectful, and free from discrimination or harassment.
CAMH strongly encourages applications from candidates who reflect the diversity of the communities we serve, including First Nations, Metis, and Inuit Peoples; Black and other racialized communities; LGBTQ2S+ communities; women; and people with disabilities, including those with lived experience of mental health and substance use challenges.
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Thank you to all who apply; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If you require accommodations during the application or recruitment process, please let us know.