Date Posted: 06/04/2026
Req ID: 48419
Faculty/Division: UofT Mississauga
Department: UTM:Ofc of the ViceP Research&Innovation
Campus: University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM)
Position Number:
Existing Vacancy: Yes

Description:

Your opportunity:

The Office of the Vice-Principal Research (OVPR) at UTM has recently launched SpinUp, which joins the University of Toronto Entrepreneurship (UTE) network of accelerators as U of T's first wet-lab-based incubator. SpinUp provides early-stage life science startups with affordable access to coworking lab and office spaces, infrastructure, equipment, and programming, while creatingexperiential learning opportunities for UTM students, and research partnerships for UTM researchers.

The SpinUp Program Coordinator will perform an essential role by working under the direction of the Director, Partnerships and Innovation to provide day-to-day support for resident startups; liaise with partners and collaborators; organize and deliver entrepreneurship programming and events; promote SpinUp; and assist in recruitment of new members and partners. In performing these tasks, it is essential that the Coordinator consistently demonstrate significant tact, collegiality, discretion, and collaborative skills during interactions with both internal and external stakeholders.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Advising on communication strategies to support goals and priorities
• Building and strengthening relationships with stakeholders and partners of strategic importance
• Coordinating meeting schedules, agendas, materials, action and follow-up items
• Advising on the patentability of commercially applicable aspects of inventions
• Delivering presentations to promote programs, opportunities and/or initiatives
• Consulting with clients regarding the development of project scope and resources
• Determining logistical details and activities for events and/or programming
• Serving as a resource to others by providing (non-supervisory) administrative guidance

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in chemistry, the life sciences, or related field is required or acceptable combination of equivalent experience.
• Minimum four years of related experience.
• Experience working in a research wet laboratory environment.
• Experience working in an entrepreneurship environment.
• Ability to work well with numerous partners, and in a team setting.
• Experience coordinating projects and managing events.
• Excellent organizational, time management and professional presentation skills.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and social media platforms.

Assets (Nonessential):

• Graduate degree in chemistry, the life sciences, or related field (MSc, PhD).
• Experience working with entrepreneurs within a post-secondary environment.
• Experience working in a startup accelerator or incubator.
• Knowledge of laboratory safety policies and procedures.

To be successful in this role you will be:

• Achievement oriented
• Adaptable
• Cooperative
• Diplomatic
• Resourceful
• Tactful
• Team player

Closing Date: 06/14/2026, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW
Appointment Type: Budget - Continuing
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:
USW Pay Band 11 -- $76,577. with an annual step progression to a maximum of $97,928. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.
Job Category: Administrative / Managerial
Recruiter: Desiray Stewart

Job descriptions are available upon request for internal applicants.