Research Associate 2

**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
- 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.