Temporary Research Assistant - London, Canada - Victoria Hospital

Victoria Hospital

Verified Company

London, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Posting Period:

Open:
June 12, 2023

Deadline:
June 26, 2023

Non-Union

Department Name:

Lawson Health Research Institute (Lawson) is the research institute of London Health Sciences Centre and St. Joseph's Health Care London.

As one of Canada's top ten research institutes, we are committed to furthering scientific knowledge to advance health care around the world.

The Research Assistant (RA) will assist with setup and coordination of large-scale pragmatic trials.

The RA will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team of Scientists, Biostatisticians, Epidemiologists, Trial Coordinators, patient partners and other research staff to support trials from conception to publication and knowledge translation.

The RA directly supports the Trial Coordinator to successfully carry out large-scale pragmatic trials.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Support the completion of study related agreements by institutional departments
Capture, record, monitor and promote the quality and integrity of data and prepare summary reports
Assist in the creation and distribution of study materials to participating clinics
Provide administrative support, including scheduling, preparing meeting agendas and required background material, producing and distributing minutes and ensuring followup of action items
Support the creation and upkeep of standard templates, formats, checklists and shared research documentation (including DSMB documents)
Support collaboration with participating research sites
Support grant proposals and reporting
Support patient engagement activities, in coordination with the patient engage liaison
Other duties as it pertains to the role

Rate of Pay:
To commensurate with experience

Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week

Duration:
One year, with possibility of renewal

Qualifications:

Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Health Administration or Science, Bachelor's degree preferred
One year of experience working in a support role, preferably in research or project management related
Fluent in MS Office
Demonstrated interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Ability to function in an environment that requires adaptation to changing organizational needs and reprioritizing workload to accommodate
Ability to manage multiple activities simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and thoroughness when dealing with tasks that may involve competing priorities
Ability to maintain strict confidence as required for the role.
Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to the principles of patient and family centred care
Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to patient and staff safety at LHSC
Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis

Immunization Requirements:

Provide vaccination records or proof of immunity against measles, mumps, rubella and varicella (chicken pox), Hepatitis B, Tetanus/ Diphtheria/Polio; Meningitis.
Provide documentation of the Tuberculosis skin testing (two step) and COVID vaccine series.

As part of the assessment process applicants may be required to complete a written examination or test. Please be advised that a reference check may be conducted as part of the selection process.