| POSITION TITLE |
Clinical Diagnostics Project Manager |
| DEPARTMENT |
LTRI |
| EMPLOYMENT TYPE |
Temporary, Full-Time |
| HOURS OF WORK |
37.5 hours per week |
| EMPLOYEE GROUP |
Non-Union |
| REPORTS TO |
Principal Investigator |
POSITION OVERVIEW:
Organization:
The Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute of Mount Sinai Hospital, a University of Toronto affiliated research centre, is one of the world's leading centres in biomedical research. With ground-breaking discoveries in research areas such as diabetes, genetic disorders, cancer and women’s and infants’ health, the Institute is committed to excellence in health research and the training of young investigators. Strong partnerships with the clinical programs of Mount Sinai Hospital ensure that scientific knowledge is used to promote human health. Your significant contributions will assist in maintaining our momentum in advancing our research.
Description:
PRECISE (Prepare, REact, Collect, Innovate, Share, and Engage Pandemic Platform) is a recently funded multi-institution project that aims to advance pandemic preparedness and biomanufacturing in Canada. PRECISE’s Directors at Sinai Health, Drs. Jennie Johnstone and Anne-Claude Gingras, are working with a team of > 60 researchers across multiple organizations in Canada, along with partners in public health and public/private sectors, to improve diagnostics. Drs. Susan Poutanen and Vanessa Allen are working on diagnostic pandemic preparedness work related to PRECISE. We are seeking an experienced Clinical Diagnostics Project Manager with expertise in clinical and/or basic microbiology research to coordinate the Diagnostics Domain work across all partner institutions and industry partners.
Responsibilities:
1. Diagnostics Research Management
- Coordinate between the hospital laboratories, commercial diagnostic partners, lab-developed test (LDT) partners, and research lab testing teams to ensure efficient integration and collaboration across all testing environments.
- Manage the infrastructure and methodologies necessary for the evaluation of diagnostic assays to support commercial and academic partners.
- Initiate and manage relevant contracts, REB approvals, agreements and establish seamless partnerships with hospital laboratories, provincial and national laboratories, academic institutions, and commercial partners.
- Manage lab technician in developing and organizing validation panels, utilizing both clinical human and animal samples and engineered samples.
- Provide support to the PRECISE project managers in developing protocols essential for the collection of specimens.
- Help coordinate and manage the collecting, handling, storage, and sharing of clinical and research specimens across all domains of PRECISE.
- Develop and maintain an inventory of all validation panels and quality control standards created for PRECISE.
- Create service packages and engage in marketing, outreach and social media with commercial, academic, and diagnostic partners.
- Compile biosafety standards for handling specimens and isolates related to anticipated novel pandemic pathogens.
2. Project Management
- Set goals to meet project deadlines in collaboration with the research team.
- Ensure that work plans and timelines are followed by the research team.
- Coordinate and monitor study progress including the tracking of study targets and milestones to help ensure they are met.
- Assist the Diagnostics Domain leads with coordination of PRECISE-associated grant applications, study proposals, protocols, reporting, and budgets
- Prepare project reports for management, sponsors, or other authorities.
- Assist the Diagnostics Domain team in providing financial oversight of projects.
3. Communication and human resources
- Plan, manage, and handle communications related to research projects in collaboration with the PRECISE WP3 leads.
- Coordinate Diagnostic Domain investigator meetings.
- Assist the Domain leads with effective human resource allocation through recruitment, selection, training, and performance management.
- Build and foster effective working relationships with study sites, industry partners, related study personnel and other stakeholders.
- Act as a resource to other PRECISE staff across institutions.
- As required, assist the PRECISE WP3 leads in supervising other study team members.
- Other duties as assigned by PRECISE WP3 leads as needed.
Qualifications
- PhD in Infectious Disease, Microbiology, Immunology or a related field or healthcare professional degree
- Two years of research or diagnostic laboratory management or equivalent experience required
- Experience in infectious/communicable disease research preferred
- Experience in a diagnostic laboratory preferred
- Experience in the commercial diagnostic industry and diagnostic test validation is an asset
- Experience or interest in outreach, marketing and social media is an asset
- Current certification in Good Clinical Practice and training in research ethics for human subjects’ research are assets
- Superior interpersonal skills
- Superior oral and written communication skills
- Excellent problem-solving and organizational skills
- Proficient with Microsoft Office software tools
- Knowledge of database management software and/or REDCap is an asset
- Ability to work well as part of a multidisciplinary team
Application Instructions
Apply online through Interfolio http://apply.interfolio.com/160789.
The Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion, and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including those from underrepresented communities.
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional development and growth. If you are passionate about pandemic preparedness research and are looking for a rewarding opportunity, please apply today. To apply, please submit your cover letter, and CV at Interfolio here. Applications are accepted until Jan 10th or until a suitable candidate is identified.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
DIVERSITY STATEMENT AND EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS
Employment at Sinai Health is conditional upon the verification of credentials, completion of a health review, and demonstrating proof of immunity and vaccination status of vaccine-preventable diseases. All employees and affiliates will follow safe work practices and comply with health and safety policies, procedures and training. If you believe you are one of the very few people who may require an exemption from vaccination, supporting medical information must be submitted to our Occupational Health department, who will review and assess.
Sinai Health is comprised of Mount Sinai Hospital, Hennick Bridgepoint Hospital, Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute and our system partner Circle of Care. We deliver excellent care in hospital, community and home, focusing on the comprehensive needs of people. Sinai Health discovers and translates scientific breakthroughs, pushes boundaries for health solutions and educates future clinical and scientific leaders. Clinical areas of specialization include rehabilitation and complex continuing care, surgery and oncology, urgent and critical care, and women’s and infants’ health. The Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute ranks among the top ten biomedical research institutes in the world. Sinai Health is a full affiliate of the University of Toronto.
As an equal opportunity employer who understands that diversity enriches our community and culture, we invite applications from all qualified candidates including Indigenous Peoples, racialized people, disabled people/people with disabilities, women, and members of 2SLGBTQIA communities. If you require accommodation(s) due to disability at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact the Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Human Resources Department via email at kdudas@lunenfeld.ca.
We recognize that scholars have varying career paths and that career interruptions due to personal circumstances can be part of an excellent academic record. Candidates are encouraged to explain any personal circumstances to allow for a fair assessment of their application. Search committee members have been instructed to give careful consideration to and be sensitive to the impact of career interruptions in their assessments.
All qualified applicants are strongly encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
COLLECTION OF EQUITY DATA
As part of your application, you may be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey directly on the Interfolio site. This form is voluntary, and any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by the search committee. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes as part of our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion initiatives.
| Posting open until January 24, 2025. We thank all candidates for applying. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. |
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