Senior Discovery Scientist

This role requires an on-site presence. While this opportunity is open to candidates across Canada, the successful candidate will work within our Innovation footprint, with centres located in Vancouver, Edmonton, Hamilton, Toronto and Ottawa.

Job posting ID: 9289

​Employment status: Regular full-time
Salary/Rate of pay: $152,500 - $179,400 Please note, if you are a physician, salary may be adjusted commensurate with salary structures at partnered academic institutions and/or provincial rates.

Application deadline: Will remain open until filled. Applications will be assessed as they are received. 

• This external job posting may close earlier than the advertised deadline. We recommend applying as soon as possible.

Application requirements:

• Your up-to-date Curriculum Vitae.
• Job specific cover letter.
• Competitive candidates will be asked to submit references and letters of recommendation.
• Canadian Blood Services partners with universities and academic research institutes across Canada.  Senior scientists must meet the academic requirements to merit appointment as faculty at one of CBS’s partner universities or research institutes and must be approved by the appointment committees of said institutions.

This position is open to: Internal and External applicants

Do you currently work for Canadian Blood Services? All employees must apply via the internal career page.

Be part of a dynamic, collaborative and caring organization committed not only to providing the blood and blood based therapies of today, but also to pursuing basic and translational research to improve the therapies of today and invent the therapies of tomorrow.

About the role

Canadian Blood Services is looking for a Regular full-time Senior Discovery Scientist to join our dynamic Innovation division.

Significant innovations arise by advancing knowledge and understanding of blood based therapies, biologicals, and the mechanisms of the conditions and diseases that they treat. The Senior Discovery Scientist is expected to build, lead, and maintain an independent research program and laboratory focused on advancing transfusion science in areas central to specific priorities at CBS (i.e. transfusion and transplantation immunology, bleeding and blood disorders, and cellular therapies). Performing evidence-based research to support operational needs may also be required.

The Senior Discovery Scientist is expected to acquire and maintain outside grant funding support from Tri-agency (or equivalent) sources, maintain sufficient academic productivity (i.e. publication in peer-review journals, presenting abstracts at academic meetings, and invited lectures at other institutions), teaching, mentoring graduate students and/or research fellows, and all other requirements of the required faculty position. This role will suit an established researcher who combines scientific leadership with a strong commitment to collaboration, mentorship and knowledge sharing.

Formula for success

• Drawing on your scientific expertise, you will lead discovery research programs that generate knowledge and evidence relevant to transfusion science and operational priorities.
• Using your experience in research design and execution, you will develop rigorous studies, translate findings into evidence-based recommendations and help address scientific, operational and quality-related challenges.
• Through your established research funding capabilities, you will prepare competitive grant applications, funding proposals and research budgets to secure the resources needed to sustain your research program and laboratory.
• You will communicate research findings through peer-reviewed publications, technical reports, presentations and national and international conferences, contributing to the broader scientific community.
• Drawing on your leadership and mentorship skills, you will recruit, train and supervise research staff and trainees, including graduate students, research fellows and technical staff, as applicable.
• By building relationships across academia, industry and the blood operator sector, you will contribute scientific expertise through professional committees, peer-review activities, educational opportunities and other forms of scientific leadership. 

Desired education and skills

• PhD, MD, or MD/PhD from a recognized academic institution, with specialization in an appropriate field. Where the responsibilities of the position require the incumbent to practice as a physician or maintain medical licensure, compensation may be adjusted in accordance with applicable salary structures and/or provincial rates.
• Sufficient academic accomplishments to qualify for a university faculty appointment in a scientific department at the chosen partner institution, including mentoring graduate students. 
• Demonstrated ability to design and conduct independent research and publish findings in high-quality scientific journals.
• A demonstrated record of obtaining national, peer-reviewed competitive research funding, or equivalent achievement in an industry setting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; effective public-speaking skills are an asset.

What we offer you

• 4 weeks' vacation. 
• Comprehensive group health, dental and vision benefits for you and your family. 
• Defined benefit pension plan. 
• Employee discounts, wellness program, professional resources. 

What you can expect

• This role requires onsite work at Canadian Blood Services labs and/or laboratories at the chosen partner academic research organization.
• The role requires national and/or international travel on a quarterly basis, and as required.

We acknowledge that the work of Canadian Blood Services spans many Territories and Treaty areas across the country, and we are grateful for the Traditional Knowledge Keepers and Elders who have guided us in this important work. We recognize the land and waters that have inspired our work and offer gratitude to those Indigenous peoples on whose territory we work, live and play.

Diversity and inclusion play a vital role in ensuring health equity for patients across Canada. We are committed to reflecting Canada’s population in our organization and fostering an environment where all employees can be their authentic selves, with equal opportunities to succeed and contribute.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those considered for an interview or those invited to participate in an assessment will be contacted. Emails are sent directly from our system, to ensure you receive them please add donotreply@blood.ca and system@successfactors.com to your safe senders list.

Applicants who require accommodation should discuss their needs with us.

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