Research Associate 2
Research Associate 2
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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 youre seeking a fulfilling career in an organization that is committed to its employees well-being and professional development.
Competition #
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:$70000.00 - $90000.00
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.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
