Research Assistant I - Ottawa, Canada - The Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre

The Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre

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Ottawa, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Position Description:

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Summary of Responsibilities:

The Research Assistant I (RA) provides research support under the direct supervision of the Supervisor/Principal Investigator and Research Coordinator. The RA will be involved in helping with data collection in multiple projects involving the delivery of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) treatments for major depressive disorder. Time will be spent primarily delivering rTMS treatments, collecting electroencephalography (EEG) and neuroimaging data, and conducting clinical interviews.

Responsibilities:

Recruitment of research participants.
Administration of rTMS treatment for major depression.
Administration of electroencephalography (EEG) recordings.
Collection of neuroimaging data at the Royal's Brain Imaging Center.
Conducting baseline/clinical interviews to collect study participant data.
Enters and verifies data collected, using databases and protocols set up by supervisors.
Abides by established IMHR policies, procedures and objectives, as well as quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control requirements, for all aspects of field and laboratory operations.
May assist with financial transaction needs (e.g. participant reimbursement, purchasing requisition forms, etc.).
May assist in preparation of materials for presentation, publications or grants.
May assist in EEG data analysis.
May assist in development of Standard Operating Procedures for the lab.
Performs other or miscellaneous administrative lab duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Relevant undergraduate degree; Psychology, Cognitive sciences or Neuroscience is preferable.
Minimum six months experience in a clinical/medical research environment is preferable.
Bilingual (French and English) is an asset.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Excellent interpersonal skills.
Ability to communicate and interact competently and professionally at all levels within a broad, complex clinical research environment.
Past experience/knowledge working with individuals that have mental health diagnoses such as major depression, schizophrenia and anxiety is a strong asset.
Highly motivated to work in a clinicalbased research environment.
Knowledge and experience using statistical software (SPSS and/or R), Microsoft Office (Word; Excel; Power Point), REDCap data entry and collection system, and Windowsbased operating system are an asset.
Programming skills in Matlab is an asset.
Previous experience in conducting clinical interviews or brain stimulation is a strong asset.
Skilled in organizing resources, time management and establishing priorities.
Basic knowledge of research principles, methodology, and procedures.
Basic knowledge of ICH Good Clinical Practices and relevant regulations, legislation and guidelines applicable to the clinical research field
Ability to follow data collection and management guidelines.
Able to work independently, handson with clients and equipment, and must work with mínimal supervision and within a multidisciplinary team.
Ability to work under pressure and timeconstraints.
Flexible and can easily navigate working from home and onsite (related to current Covid19 guidelines).
Meticulous, detailoriented, motivated, and highly organized.

Salary Range:

to 22.65 per hour
Additional Information

All applicants must provide a recent resume that clearly indicate that they meet the required qualifications.
The Royal sincerely thanks all applicants for their interest in a career with us; however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
All new hires will be required to obtain a clear and valid Criminal Record or Vulnerable Sector Records Check as a precondition of employment.
The Royal is an equal opportunity employer. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the recruitment process.