Research Lab Coordinator, College of Pharmacy and Nutrition

University of Saskatchewan; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Canada is seeking a Research Lab Coordinator to support ongoing research projects in the College of Pharmacy and Nutrition. Responsibilities include managing research projects, preparing grant applications, overseeing budgets, and facilitating collaboration with stakeholders. The ideal candidate should have strong project management skills, experience in research methodology, and a relevant master's degree. The position requires a dynamic individual able to work both independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

Inclusive work environment

Support for Indigenous applicants

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of education/training/experience in a relevant field.
• Experience in managing research projects, academic writing, and proposal development.
• Supervising students and fostering a supportive working environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee research projects and manage day-to-day activities at VNELab.
• Prepare funding applications and draft research proposals.
• Manage project budgets and communicate with stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Research methodology

Data analysis

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master’s degree in nutrition and/or public health

Tools

SPSS

SAS

Microsoft platforms

Zotero

Job description

Research Lab Coordinator, College of Pharmacy and Nutrition

Primary Purpose: To support management of ongoing research projects, provide pre‑award support for competitive research grant applications, obtain and manage ethics approval for research, provide other post‑award administration support, oversee student and staff output, and organize day‑to‑day administrative matters for the VNELab.

Nature of Work: Reporting to Dr. Hassan Vatanparast (Professor at College of Pharmacy and Nutrition/School of Public Health, Founder of VNELab), the VNELab Research Lab Manager is responsible for project management, overseeing the day‑to‑day activities and technical aspects of VNELab’s research projects, coordinating and drafting research funding applications, obtaining and managing ethics for research projects, and overseeing student and staff output, including manuscripts, applications, or internal deliverables. The position works both independently and in a team environment with students, faculty, staff, and external partners/collaborators. It requires dealing with complex problems, managing tight internal/external deadlines, and balancing numerous priorities. The role may, on occasion, require long and/or irregular hours, and involves remote office work as well as in‑person meetings, workshops, data collection sessions, and field travel. A Saskatchewan driver’s licence and vehicle are required for research events and data collection sessions.

Typical Duties or Accountabilities

• Serve as a project manager at VNELab, overseeing research projects in the lab.
  • Oversees development of project protocols, ethics applications, and workflow.
  • Provides recruitment, training, and supervision of student research assistants and works collaboratively with project leaders.
  • Prepares annual and progress funding reports (including budget and scientific progress).
  • Provides presentations to key stakeholders, team members, and the general public on progress of research.
  • Collaborates and supports knowledge translation and synthesis of fundings via conference presentations, scientific manuscripts, and community reports.
  • Orders materials and supplies required for research.
  • Oversees and manages project funds.
• Prepares and organizes funding applications for local, national, and international grants.
  • Drafts research proposals and incorporates feedback.
  • Prepares research budget estimates.
  • Coordinates with team members, stakeholders, collaborators, and research partners.
• Collaborates, communicates, and coordinates with internal and external stakeholders, community partners, and international team members.
• Provides professional support to Dr. Hassan Vatanparast in day‑to‑day administrative tasks.

Education: A minimum of 3 years of education/training/experience in a relevant related field. A Master’s degree in nutrition and/or public health field would be considered an asset.

Licenses: No licenses required.

Experience: Experience in (i) facilitating and managing research projects, (ii) academic writing and proposal development, (iii) supervising students and staff, (vi) fostering a supportive, effective, and cooperative working environment, (vii) professional democratic leadership and communication, (viii) organizational skills and time management.

Skills: Demonstrated capacity to manage projects of varying size and complexity; ability to manage multiple projects and tasks with competing deadlines; ability to synthesize and summarize information to a variety of audiences; knowledge of public health domains, nutritional sciences, research methodology, and quantitative data analysis; ability to develop and maintain collaborative working relationships; ability to work independently, as a team member, and as a team leader; ability to oversee and manage project funds; proficient computer skills (Microsoft platforms) and working knowledge of reference managers (e.g., Zotero), and statistical software’s (e.g., SPSS, SAS); and excellent communication, presentation, organization, time management, problem‑solving, troubleshooting, interpersonal, and leadership skills.

The University of Saskatchewan aspires to be what the world needs and embraces equity, diversity and inclusion as foundational to excellence and innovation. We actively seek to create a welcoming environment where all individuals feel empowered to thrive, contribute, and grow. Applications from equity‑deserving groups are encouraged as part of our ongoing efforts to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. EDI Framework for Action. We continue to grow our partnerships with Indigenous communities across the province, nationally, and internationally and value the unique perspective that Indigenous employees provide to strengthen these relationships. Verification of Indigenous Membership/Citizenship at the University of Saskatchewan is led and determined by deybwewin | taapwaywin | tapwewin: Indigenous Truth policy and the Standing Committee in accordance with the processes developed to enact the policy. Successful candidates that assert Indigenous membership/citizenship will be asked to complete the verification process of Indigenous membership/citizenship with documentation. The University of Saskatchewan provides an accessible and inclusive workplace. Should you require support through any stage of the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources for assistance.