Clinical Research Assistant Ii - Toronto, Canada - Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute

Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute

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Toronto, Canada

1 week ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Reference Number:

Posted Date:5/25/2023

Closing Date:6/29/2023

Department:

LTRI

Position:
Clinical Research Assistant II

POSITION TITLE

Clinical Research Assistant II
DEPARTMENT
LTRI
EMPLOYMENT TYPE
Temporary, Full-Time
HOURS OF WORK
37.5 hours per week
EMPLOYEE GROUP
Non-Union
REPORTS TO
Principal Investigator
ORGANIZATION OR DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION:

The Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute of Mount Sinai Hospital, a University of Toronto affiliated research centre, is one of the world's leading centres in biomedical research.

With ground-breaking discoveries in research areas such as diabetes, genetic disorders, cancer and women's and infants' health, the Institute is committed to excellence in health research and the training of young investigators.

Strong partnerships with the clinical programs of Mount Sinai Hospital ensure that scientific knowledge is used to promote human health.

Your significant contributions will assist in maintaining our momentum in advancing our research.

Department description
The goals of Dr.

Silverberg's research program are to identify susceptibility genes and biomarkers for IBD and to explain the contribution of these markers to its etiology and clinical course.

More recently, we are also investigating the host microbiome in association with complex disease.

For more information about our research, please visit our websites at:

Role and Responsibilities
A Temporary, full-time position (Mon.
Fri., hours must be flexible) is available in Dr. Silverberg's clinical translational group at the Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute of Mount Sinai Hospital.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a health or science related discipline with a minimum of one year clinical research experience
Postgraduate clinical research diploma, preferred
Master's degree (MSc) in a health or science related discipline, is an asset
High degree of computer literacy and extensive experience with Microsoft Office (Word, and Excel)
Existing phlebotomy certification, or willingness to learn
Ability to manage multiple studies at a time and modify job responsibilities when required
Knowledge of medical terminology
Ability to work independently, effectively and efficiently
Ability to work as a team member
Familiarity in working with confidential information; maintaining professionalism, diplomacy and tact under high pressure situations
Must be able to work flexible hours and work on your feet for hours at a time
Autonomous critical thinking ability
Excellent organizational and time management skills required
Strong analytical and problem solving skills
Selfmotivated, detailoriented
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills required
To ensure the safety and wellbeing of all our people and patients, Sinai Health has made it a priority to support everyone in getting vaccinated against COVID19. Consistent with this, our Staff Immunization & Surveillance Policy was recently updated to include the requirement for full vaccination currently defined as receiving two doses and serving a 14day waiting period following the second dose in order to be able to work at Sinai Health. To be compliant with our updated Policy, you must provide proof of dual COVID19 vaccination, as indicated on the Prospective Immunization and Surveillance Policy Information Sheet, in order to be eligible for employment at Sinai Health. If you believe you are one of the very few people who may require an exemption from vaccination, supporting medical information must be submitted to our Occupational Health department, who will review and assess._
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