Job Description
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 # 200-25-761020307 Posting End Date: Open Until Filled
City: Winnipeg
Work Location: MacCharles
Department: Paul Albrechtsen Research Institute
Union: Non-Union
Hiring Status: Term - Grant Funded
Reason for Term: Anticipated Start and End Date: ASAP – June 17, 2026
FTE: 1.0 Anticipated Shift: days
Daily Hours Worked: 8
Annual Base Hours: 2080
Annual Salary: $70,000.00 - $90,000.00
Job Summary: The Research Associate 2 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 2 is to independently perform a variety of research activities within a research program while developing strategies and capacity building to enable high-quality research. Duties may include oversight of other researchers and technical personnel and participation in various aspects of student research.
The Research Associate 2 also holds distinct and significant leadership responsibilities, delegated by the Principal Investigator, in addition to independent research responsibilities as outlined above. Such leadership responsibilities may include on-the-ground supervision of research personnel and/or leadership of the establishment and standardization of novel research activities. The Research Associate 2 will be relied upon to provide significant input into the direction of research and protocols and will lead and oversee complex studies and activities.
Qualifications: Required: Level of Formal Education & Experience
- Preference of a doctoral degree or relevant degree in a related discipline, or a Doctor of Medicine degree
- On an exception basis, those with an MSc and with a minimum of 7 years 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
- Significant experience with clinical trials and observational studies
- Significant experience in relevant lab techniques
- Significant experience planning and overseeing complex studies and activities
- Experience in relevant statistical software packages
- Experience in relevant qualitative data software programs
- 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
- 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
- Ability to supervise, motivate, develop, lead, evaluate and direct the work of others
- Ability to independently learn and carry out new techniques
- Ability to provide significant input into the direction of research and protocols
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 with project management
- Experience in formally supervising others, including performance evaluation, motivation, organization, oversight and distribution of work, recruitment, selection, and hiring
- Ability to speak French
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.
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