Research Assistant Ii - Toronto, Canada - St. Michael's Hospital

St. Michael's Hospital

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Here's what you'll get to do:
The RA will be recruiting participants from a practice site located in downtown Toronto or West Toronto/Etobicoke. Travel to SickKids Hospital will be required at least once per month.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Explaining the study and study requirements to potential study participants and their parents
Obtaining informed consent to enroll children in clinical research studies
Explaining and distributing questionnaire packages to parents/participants, collecting completed questionnaires, and doing anthropometric assessments on children and their parents
Recruiting participants
Performing venipuncture
Safe handling and storing of collected samples
Managing data and specimens in a safe, organized manner
Maintaining accurate records of patient's visits and data collected
Ensuring safe transfer/transportation of data to the hospital from the offsite clinic as needed
Creating standard operating procedures
Training new staff
Contributing positively to the clinic environment, liaising with pediatricians and other research staff members

Qualifications and Skills:

University degree in Health Science or a related field of study, or demonstrable equivalent combination of specialized education and experience preferred
Phlebotomy certification required
Recent phlebotomy experience an asset
MLA/T, OSMT or CSMLS certification an asset
Previous Clinical Trials or related research experience required
Excellent knowledge of Good Clinical Practice
SoCRA or ACRP certification an asset
Processing and shipping of biological specimen training an asset
Familiarity with eCRF programs is beneficial
Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills as a member of a highfunctioning team
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Demonstrated analytic and problem solving skills with the ability to provide close attention to detail
Must be computer literate (good typing skills and demonstrated proficiency of computer software programs such as MS Office)
Proven ability to multitask, prioritize work effectively and meet multiple deadlines

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