Research Associate I - Repost

CancerCare Manitoba is a provincial agency which provides clinical and academic services and leadership for cancer control and the treatment of blood disorders.

Our shared vision of a world free of cancer drives every member of our team. CancerCare Manitoba is the perfect place to thrive if you're seeking a fulfilling career in an organization that is committed to its employees' well-being and professional development.

Competition # 244-23-761020306

Posting End Date: Open Until Filled

City: Winnipeg

Work Location: McCharles

Department: Paul Albrechtsen Research Institute

Union: Non-Union

Anticipated Start and End (for term) Date: ASAP – 3 years (may expire with two weeks’ notice)

FTE: 1.0

Daily Hours Worked: 8

Annual Base Hours: 2080

Salary: $50,000 - $70,000

Job Summary:

Qualifications:

The Research Associate 1 is a person who possesses the qualifications and expertise to conduct research activities independently in collaboration with Primary Investigators and other researchers. The primary function of the Research Associate 1 is to independently perform a variety of research activities within a research program while developing strategies and capacity building to enable high-quality research. In doing so, duties may include oversight of other researchers and technical personnel and participation in various aspects of student research.

Required:

Level of Formal Education & Experience

• Normally holds a doctoral degree or relevant degree in a relevant discipline, or a Doctor of Medicine degree
• On an exception basis, those with an MSc and significant (>5yrs) research experience and demonstrated ability to work independently may be considered.
• Relevant experience and training conducting research independently post-degree, and experience with relevant research methodologies and study types
• Experience with clinical trials and observational studies
• Experience in relevant statistical software packages
• Experience in relevant qualitative data software programs
• Experience in relevant lab techniques
• Experience managing advanced and complex datasets
• Experience with knowledge synthesis and translation activities

An acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated record in writing, including peer reviewed publications
• Familiarity and experience in writing research grants applications
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Ability to develop new projects and techniques
• Ability to train and mentor junior research personnel
• Demonstrated ability to learn and carry out new techniques
• Advanced skills in database management
• Superior organizational skills
• Superior written and verbal communication skills
• Familiarity with regulatory bodies and funding agencies
• Ability to maintain up-to-date with knowledge and skills in relevant field.
• Knowledge of WHMIS and hazardous materials, animal/human ethics protocols and regulations.
• Critical thinking skills
• Time management skills
• Problem solving skills
• Detail orientation

Physical Requirements

• Physically capable of performing the duties as assigned, which may include mobility and/or moderate to heavy lifting.

Other

• Some positions require incumbent to possess philosophy compatible with animal-based research.
• Ability to complete relevant courses and/or obtain relevant certifications (e.g., WHIMIS, Animal User Training, human/animal ethics)
• Must have satisfactory employment record
• Must be legally able to work in Canada

Preferred:

• Experience in life sciences research working with human/patient specimens including solid/liquid tissue sample processing
• Experience performing varieties of molecular and diagnostic assays (ie PCR, FISH, IHC/IF, Sequencing)
• Experience in relevant lab techniques including cell analysis of patient samples (ie. FACS/sorting, imaging, FISH and other relevant molecular assays) as evidenced by previous peer-reviewed publications/presentations and/or grant applications
• Experience in relevant statistical software packages including MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Adobe Photoshop/Illustrator/Acrobat Pro and statistical analysis software

• CTRNet Basic Education Package
  • PHIA (personal health information act)
  • TCPS2 (online module – interagency advisory panel on Research Ethics 2)
• Previous experience working in multi-disciplinary/investigator team environments
• Previous experience preparing research data for meetings, presentations, figures, grants, etc.
• Ability to speak French

This is a dynamic position with roles in biospecimen processing/storage/cataloguing, research support, team building and liaising and development of new research areas/assays/data to support new research initiatives.         

Interested and qualified applicants are invited to submit a detailed and current resume, plus a cover letter demonstrating how you meet the above qualifications and the above competition number.

This position is subject to a Criminal Record Check, including Vulnerable Sector Search, an Adult Abuse Registry Check and a Child Abuse Registry Check. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred.

CancerCare Manitoba is committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free recruitment processes and work environment.  If you are contacted by CancerCare Manitoba regarding a job opportunity or testing, please advise if accommodation measures must be taken to enable you to apply and be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.

We thank all that apply and advise that only those applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted.