Scientific Associate IV

Union: Non-Union
Number of Vacancies: 1
Site: Princess Margaret Research MaRS South Tower
Department: UHN Research
Reports to: Principal Investigator
Hours: 37.5 Hours Per Week
Shifts: Day Shift
Status: Permanent Full-time
Closing Date: October 15 2025

Position Summary:
The Scientific Associate IV will work within an exciting new multidisciplinary international research project which seeks to accelerate the early stages of drug discovery. Reporting to the Co-Director of the UHN Collaborative Centre for Drug Discovery the Scientific Associate IV will lead a research team working on high throughput protein production and coordinate activities with collaborating research teams in protein science novel compound screening technologies protein interaction characterization medicinal chemistry data science and AI/machine learning. We work closely with academic institutions pharmaceutical companies and technology leaders to develop innovative tools and platforms that make biomedical research faster more collaborative and more impactful. This open science milestone-driven program seeks to revolutionize and democratize drug discovery to advance human health.

Apply now and help us redefine how new medicines are discovered!
 

Duties:

• Lead a team of 5-8 scientists to produce recombinant proteins for in vitro assays.
• Innovate and coordinate production QC and sharing of proteins with collaborating groups.
• In collaboration with project team and other project coordinators maintain and optimize a tracking database for protein submissions;
• Prepare regular reports KPIs and dashboards for internal leadership.
• Identify bottlenecks in logistics or sample flow and implement solutions to streamline workflows.
• Support project planning resource allocation risk management and budgeting.
• Lead motivate and support team members; resolve problems and conflicts effectively.

Qualifications :

• PhD in Biological or Chemical Sciences
• Extensive experience in protein production for drug discovery including biophysical characterization and validation of protein samples and proteinligand interactions as evidenced by peer-reviewed publications and/or patents in protein sciences.
• Experience managing collaborative multi-site research projects preferred.
• Outstanding communication interpersonal and time management skills.
• Experience in data collection reporting and database management; familiarity with LIMS.
• Proficiency with project management (e.g. Jira Microsoft Project Google Docs) collaboration (e.g. Slack Microsoft Teams) and cloud storage tools (e.g. Google Drive Dropbox OneDrive).
• Willingness and ability to travel to collaborating sites for coordination and scientific meetings.

Additional Information :

Why join UHN

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals and researchers in the world UHN offers a wide range of benefits programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor allowing you to find value where it matters most to you now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel restaurants parking phone plans auto insurance discounts on-site gyms etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHNs attendance management program to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates.  Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading inaccurate or incorrect UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time