Clinical Research Assistant Ii - Ottawa, Canada - OHRI

OHRI

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Ottawa, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

The Ottawa Hospital:
Inspired by research. Driven by compassion

The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute is the research arm of The Ottawa Hospital and an affiliated institute of the University of Ottawa.

With more than 1,700 scientists, clinician investigators, trainees, and staff, and total revenues of more than $100 million, we are one of the foremost Canadian hospital-based research institutes.

We are investigating virtually every major disease and condition, with a focus on answering important health questions and translating our findings into benefits for patients and society.

The Hatching Ideas Lab is a research lab located within the Clinical Epidemiology Program at the OHRI and headed by Dr.

Simon Hatcher with a focus on clinical trials in mental health including suicide prevention, managing the impact of trauma, and the impact of COVID-19.

The Hatching Ideas Lab is looking for a part-time (0.6FTE), temporary (1-year) Clinical Research Assistant II to play an integral role in ongoing studies within the lab, including a Long COVID study (ECORT), studies examining the impact of COVID- 19 on overdoses and suicide rates.

There is a possibility for this position to be extended past 1-year and to increase to a 1.0FTE pending workload and available funding.

Job description:

Major responsibilities for the incumbent may include:

Recruit, consent, and coordinate visits for research participants, as appropriate to specific study procedures;
Ensure the smooth and efficient daytoday operation of research and data collection activities in accordance with the study protocol, Good Clinical Practices (GCP), and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs);
Establish and coordinate logístical arrangements for research participants and recruitment activities, as appropriate to the study;
Data collection, entry (including transcription of audio recordings) and management, quality control of data for source documents.
Support the research coordinator(s) with study activities, as required
Liaise with research collaborators, research team members, and Research Ethics Board staff
Support analysis (coding) of qualitative interviews using NVivo software;
Completion and maintenance of other study documentation, as required (e.g. source documents and study binders);
Organize and facilitate meetings, conferences, and other events associated with research activities, as required;
Perform miscellaneous jobrelated duties as assigned.

Basic Requirements (Education/Experience):

Undergraduate degree, in a related discipline, such as Mental Health, Health Sciences, Psychology, Epidemiology, or Life Sciences
Evidence of research ethics training (GCP, TCPS2) is considered an asset.
1+ years' experience in a clinical/medical research environment;
Demonstrated experienced recruiting and consenting participants for research studies preferred;
Working with vulnerable populations is considered an asset
Knowledge of Mental Health research, digital health, and/or standardized assessments in mental health and clinical trials are a strong asset;
Professional experience and comfort dealing with issues that relate to sensitive topics, such as symptoms related to mental illness, including suicidal thoughts and behaviours, substance use, and/or trauma.
Experience with Qualitative research (interviewing, coding, etc.) an asset
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral);
Excellent organizational, prioritization, and timemanagement skills required to coordinate multiple activities to meet tight or changing deadlines;
Excellent problemsolving and decisionmaking skills required to deal with unexpected situations or issues;
Ability to take direction from various sources;
Flexible and cooperative spirit with a strong commitment to team efforts;
Outcomedriven selfstarter with the ability to work independently, including working from home;
Ability to work well under stress with mínimal supervision.
Excellent computer skills (MS Word, SharePoint, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook);
Experience with Electronic Data Capture Systems (e.g. REDCap) as an asset;
Experience with Electronic Medical Record systems (Epic preferred) an asset;
Proficiency with reference manager software (Mendeley) an asset;
Knowledge of qualitative analysis software (NVivo) is considered an asset.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working in mental health or with vulnerable populations is an asset
Bilingualism is an asset

Contract Details:

This is a - year part-time/casual contract with the possibility of renewal.

Salary:
min: $24,682/h

- max: $29.076/h

Comments to Applicant:

Please provide your CV and a cover letter to clearly demonstrate how you meet the requirements of the position listed.

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Contact Info:

Name:
Nicole Edgar

Title:
Clinical Research Program Manager

Program:
Hatching Ideas Lab, Cl