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The Azad Lab (www.azadlab.ca) is situated at the University of Manitoba and Children’s Hospital Research Institute of Manitoba (CHRIM) in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. We study how early-life exposures and experiences shape lifelong health. Our current research is focused on the role of maternal nutrition, infant feeding and human milk composition in the development and prevention of asthma, allergies, obesity and diabetes. Our team is transdisciplinary, combining expertise in molecular biology, epidemiology, statistics, nutrition and maternal-child health. We collaborate and use model systems, clinical cohorts, and administrative databases to study DOHaD in cells, animals and human populations. Please browse our website to learn more about our research.
The following positions are currently available. See below for details.
For information or to submit your application (Cover Letter and Full CV/Resume) please email our HR Manager Kelly Ross (kross@chrim.ca) and include "Azad Lab Position - XX" in the Subject line, where XX is the position of interest to you.
The following positions are currently available. See below for details.
- MILC coordinator
- Data Manager/Analyst
For information or to submit your application (Cover Letter and Full CV/Resume) please email our HR Manager Kelly Ross (kross@chrim.ca) and include "Azad Lab Position - XX" in the Subject line, where XX is the position of interest to you.
MILC Coordinator
Salary Range: $48,685 - $64,846 plus benefits
Apply by email: Kelly Ross, CHRIM HR Manager kross@chrim.ca or online LINK (Requisition number 08267)
The Manitoba Interdisciplinary Lactation Centre (MILC) (www.milcresearch.com) is situated at the University of Manitoba and Children’s Hospital Research Institute of Manitoba (CHRIM). MILC is a research consortium dedicated to understanding the biological and societal factors that influence breastfeeding, and the mechanistic basis for the health benefits of human milk feeding for mothers and children.
We are seeking a full time MILC coordinator to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a MSc. in biological or molecular sciences or a related laboratory-based subject. An equivalent of education and substantial research experience will be considered.
Essential qualities and skills include:
MILC coordinator responsibilities will include:
Must be proficient with:
The following experience is not required but would be considered an asset:
Apply by email: Kelly Ross, CHRIM HR Manager kross@chrim.ca or online LINK (Requisition number 08267)
The Manitoba Interdisciplinary Lactation Centre (MILC) (www.milcresearch.com) is situated at the University of Manitoba and Children’s Hospital Research Institute of Manitoba (CHRIM). MILC is a research consortium dedicated to understanding the biological and societal factors that influence breastfeeding, and the mechanistic basis for the health benefits of human milk feeding for mothers and children.
We are seeking a full time MILC coordinator to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a MSc. in biological or molecular sciences or a related laboratory-based subject. An equivalent of education and substantial research experience will be considered.
Essential qualities and skills include:
- Enthusiasm for research and maternal and infant health
- Laboratory skills related to manipulation of biological samples are required
- Statistics / Biostatistics - proficiency in analyses of quantitative data is required
- Strong communication skills (both written and oral)
- Detail oriented
- Ability to establish and implement quality assurance and quality control is
MILC coordinator responsibilities will include:
- Efficiently managing the resources of MILC including personnel, space, equipment and finances
- Organizes and supervises all aspects of MILC operations, including participating in its future strategy
- Coordinates data collection from primary care clinics across Manitoba and ensure data quality
- Drafts reports summarizing breastfeeding information that will be provided to partnering clinics on breastfeeding practices that can help inform delivery of prenatal / postnatal care
- Coordinates breast milk sample collection onsite at MILC. And coordinates receiving and shipping of breast milk samples from external partners (local community clinics/hospitals and international collaborators)
- Processes and stores breast milk samples using a laboratory information management
- Oversees day-to-day laboratory activities, including maintenance and operation of essential scientific equipment (e.g. Miris human milk analyzer)
- Coordinates the acquisition of required approvals - e.g., ethics, privacy, impact assessment - for the MILC research program
- Assists in writing / formatting / submission of papers to peer-reviewed journals
Must be proficient with:
- Statistical package - e.g., SAS, the R Package, STATA is preferred
- Microsoft Word and Excel
The following experience is not required but would be considered an asset:
- Knowledge of international cold chain logistics
- Proficiency using LIMS
- Knowledge of the operation of Biorepository to ISO: 15189 or equivalent
Data Manager/Analyst
Salary Range: $55,000 - $65,000 plus benefits
Apply Online: position #06473 {LINK} / Contact: Kelly Ross, CHRIM HR Manager kross@chrim.ca
We are seeking a full time Data Manager/Analyst to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a MSc in Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Computer Science or Data Science. An equivalent of education and substantial research experience will be considered. Training and career development opportunities will be provided.
Essential qualities and skills include:
Data Management responsibilities will include:
Data Analysis responsibilities will include:
Must be proficient with:
The following experience is not required but would be considered an asset:
Apply Online: position #06473 {LINK} / Contact: Kelly Ross, CHRIM HR Manager kross@chrim.ca
We are seeking a full time Data Manager/Analyst to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a MSc in Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Computer Science or Data Science. An equivalent of education and substantial research experience will be considered. Training and career development opportunities will be provided.
Essential qualities and skills include:
- Enthusiasm for research and data visualization
- Strong communication skills (both written and oral)
- Detail oriented
- Open-minded (both scientifically and culturally)
- Able to teach, guide and assist other members of the research team
- Self-motivated. Thinks outside the box. Open to learning new techniques and approaches.
Data Management responsibilities will include:
- Link, merge, organize, clean, manipulate and manage data for different projects
- Request, coordinate and keep records of data transfer from different sources
- Maintain an organized filing system for a variety of datasets and vairables
Data Analysis responsibilities will include:
- Analyze data using various statistical methods, techniques and software
- Diagnose and correct errors in programming logic and code
- Generate, summarize, visualize and interpret statistical output
- Explore new data analysis techniques
- Co-develop research analysis plans in consultation with principal investigator
- Advise and guide lab members on the usage of statistical methods, software, and programming
Must be proficient with:
- REDCap or other data management software
- Statistical software (e.g. SAS, R, SPSS, STATA)
- Microsoft Word and Excel
The following experience is not required but would be considered an asset:
- Project management
- Microbiome or other omics data analysis
- Structural equation modelling or other causal modelling
- Machine learning
