Clin. Res. Project Asst.-ri - Toronto, Canada - SickKids

SickKids

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Toronto, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

About SickKids:

Dedicated exclusively to children and their families, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is one of the largest and most respected paediatric healthcare centres in the world.

As innovators in child health, we lead and partner to improve the health of children through the integration of healthcare, leading-edge research and education.

Our reputation would not have been built - nor could it be maintained - without the skills, knowledge and experience of the extraordinary people who come to work here every day.

SickKids is committed to ongoing learning and development, and features a caring and supportive work environment that combines exceptionally high standards of practice.

When you join SickKids, you become part of our community. We share a commitment and determination to fulfill our vision of _Healthier Children. A Better World_.

Don't miss out on the opportunity to work alongside the world's best in paediatric healthcare.

Position Description:

Spit for Science:
Research Assistant Job Description (Summer 2023)

The Crosbie Lab is seeking multiple research student assistants to work on a large-scale population-based research project.

In partnership with the Ontario Science Centre (OSC) and other community partners, we are conducting a study looking at genetic and environmental impacts on childhood neuropsychiatric disorders, particularly attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder (ASD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and related medical disorders.

The research project called Spit for Science is being conducted at the Ontario Science Centre (OSC) and other community sites.

The study runs 7 days a week (Sunday to Monday) and all shifts for this project will be in-person at the Ontario Science Center or other community sites.

You need to be able to commute to the Ontario Science Centre for this job. Please note that this position requires weekend and some holiday shifts.

Here's What You Get to Do:
Greet and recruit participants
Consent participants
Supervise participants completing questionnaires
Supervise participants completing a computer task
Collect DNA via saliva samples
Give brief science talks to visitors of the Ontario Science Center regarding genetics of behaviour
Here's What You Need:
Currently enrolled in an Undergraduate program
Must be enrolled in an undergraduate or postgraduate school in September 202
Must live in and around Toronto with the ability to commute and work at the Ontario Science Center or other community sites in the GTA
Ability to work weekends (Saturday and/or Sunday) and statutory holidays
Mature, motivated
Energetic and enthusiastic about research
Strong interpersonal skills; cannot be afraid to interact with the public and participants
Ability to work independently while still working on a closeknit team
Ability to multitask and problem solve in a fastpaced environment
Experience working with children an asset
Background in psychology or science an asset
Experience in research is an asset
Applicants who attend school in the GTA and are interested in working parttime with us during the fall and winter semesters are considered an asset

Our Commitment to Diversity:

The children and families we care for are from a variety of communities, and so are our employees. We welcome and encourage everyone to join our organization and be part of our team.

Thank you for your interest in joining SickKids. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. In accordance with our Hospital policy, employment at SickKids is conditional upon the Hospital's receipt of all necessary documentation.

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