Research Administrator

The Research Administrator – Operations & Events is a senior administrative role designed to support the research-intensive and graduate-student-heavy mission of the Department of Biochemistry. The position is centred on scientific events and research operations, including management of common infrastructure, space and facilities coordination, and support for departmental research initiatives and reporting.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline required; MSc or higher is a strong asset
• Three (3) to five (5) years of relevant experience in research administration, research operations, or a research-intensive academic environment
• Experience supporting research operations, infrastructure coordination, or complex administrative dossiers
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage complex, interrelated dossiers and competing priorities
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• High level of discretion and professionalism
• Proficiency in financial tracking and reporting

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package
• Defined contribution pension plan
• Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and Tax Free Savings Account (TFSA)
• Competitive vacation policy
• Two (2) personal days
• Two (2) floating holidays
• Nine (9) 'Summer Fridays'
• Paid time off over the December holiday period
• Tuition waiver
• Up to two (2) days of remote work per week