Lab Manager

The Hodaie lab is seeking a lab manager who is interested in joining the lab in this role, contribute to ongoing research and help manage projects in the lab. The Lab Manager will oversee the day-to-day operations of a surgical neuroimaging lab within the Krembil Brain Institute, located at Toronto Western Hospital.

Requirements

• Master's degree in a health, science, or related discipline
• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in clinical or translational research
• Experience with data management, medical imaging, neurosciences, machine learning
• Familiarity with clinical research processes (REB/IRB preparation/review), study coordination (patient recruitment, data collection), and protocol management (GCP certification considered an asset)
• Knowledge of medical terminology and clinical data handling (familiarity with Epic considered an asset)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Coding (python, R, bash), Neuroimaging tools (NeurodeskApp, FSL, Freesurfer, MRTrix, etc considered an asset)
• Experience with basic human biospecimen handling (collection, centrifugation, aliquoting, cryostorage, and sample tracking under clinical research protocols)
• Experience handling blood products and human biospecimens, including working under a Biological Safety Cabinet (BSC) (familiarity with basic biosafety level (BSL-2) procedures considered an asset)
• Experience with data management systems & local databases (Datalad, Truenas, Git considered an asset)
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• High attention to detail and ability to work under pressure
• Ability to work independently while coordinating within a multidisciplinary team
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate across clinical and research environments

Benefits

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks