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Clinical Research Research Scientist Medical Science

Scientific Associate

Job in Toronto, Ontario, M5A, Canada
Listing for: University Health Network
Full Time, Seasonal/Temporary, Contract position
Listed on 2026-03-03
Job specializations:
  • Research/Development
    Clinical Research, Research Scientist, Medical Science
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 72185 - 90222 CAD Yearly CAD 72185.00 90222.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Scientific Associate I

Company Description

UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care.

UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World and it’s only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.

Job Description

Union: Non
- Union
Number of Vacancies: 1
New or Replacement Position: Replacement
Site: Princess Margaret Research, MaRS South Tower
Department: UHN Research
Reports to: Principal Investigator
Salary Range: $72,185 - $90,222 Annually
Hours: Hours Per Week
Shifts: Monday - Friday
Status: Temporary Full-time (1 Year Contract)
Closing Date:
March 13, 2026

Position Summary:
The Scientific Associate I 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 affinity selection mass spectrometry (ASMS), 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:

  • Coordinate ASMS logistics: project set-up, scheduling of ASMS experiments, and workflows involving proteins, compounds, and reagents from different sources.
  • Coordinate flow of data output and ensure prompt and accurate deposition in Project databases.
  • Coordinate with peer coordinators in protein production, hit characterization and database teams, to receive proteins, share hit data and upload the data to the AIRCHECK database.
  • Ensure details of any detected ASMS hits will be communicated with the hit characterization team for biophysical validations.
  • Track ASMS data submissions internally and externally, maintain the central database, and organise project progress meetings.
  • Coordinate with protein production, database and hit validation teams to ensure timely feedback to contributors.
  • Prepare regular reports, KPIs, and dashboards for leadership, funders, and collaborators.
  • Identify workflow bottlenecks and work with team to implement process improvements.
  • Contribute to project planning, resource allocation, risk management, and budgeting.
  • Foster collaboration across the global team through leadership, problem-solving, and conflict resolution.

    • Qualifications

  • PhD in analytical chemistry, biochemistry, or relevant scientific field, or equivalent combination of education.
  • Minimum three (3) years of demonstrated research experience in biochemistry and drug discovery
  • Strong expertise and knowledge in molecular biology and mass spectrometry
  • Experience preparing manuscripts for submission to peer review publications/journals
  • Strong publication record on mass spectrometry, analytical chemistry or protein chemistry
  • Experience presenting results and conclusions at meetings or conferences
  • Excellent research and analysis skills.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Excellent skills…
    • Position Requirements
    10+ Years work experience
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