Research Assistant I - Toronto, Canada - Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute

Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute

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Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Reference Number:

Posted Date:8/8/2023

Closing Date:9/5/2023

Department:

LTRI

Position:
Research Assistant I (5 positions)

POSITION TITLE

Research Assistant I (5 positions)
DEPARTMENT
LTRI
EMPLOYMENT TYPE
Casual
HOURS OF WORK
Varies
EMPLOYEE GROUP
Non-Union
REPORTS TO
Principal InvestigatorThe Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute of Mount Sinai Hospital, a University of Toronto affiliated research center, is one of the world's leading centers in biomedical research. With groundbreaking discoveries in research areas such as diabetes, genetic disorders, cancer, and women's and infant 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.

Position and Department Overview:

The HeLTI Canada team is seeking a casual Clinical Research Assistant I to join the Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute of Mount Sinai Hospital to conduct research recruitment related tasks in a longitudinal, CIHR-funded randomized controlled trial.

This position encompasses the overall responsibility for participant recruitment for HeLTI Canada Research.

Position must be flexible to work beyond the job description at times as work requires

Reports to Principal Investigator

Duties & Responsibilities:

Recruitment and scheduling of research participants
Administration and collection of research questionnaires
Provide weekly reports on recruitment activities
Monitor and maintain research logs, deadlines, and schedules with attention to detail
Troubleshoot and provide technical assistance to any participant concerns with the online data collection system
Data collection/entry
Maintain regular and strong communication with research team, providers, clinicians, and referral pathways
Assist in obtaining ethics approval for recruitment sites
Telephone study participants to confirm appointments or followup on study requirements
Obtain informed consent for questionnairebased research
Explain questionnaires and arrange for study participants
Conduct telephone interviews
Provide research administrative support to ensure timelines are maintained
General office duties e.g. filing, faxing, mailings, courier services, photocopying, etc.
Ordering supplies and maintaining inventory
Collection, transcription and entry of study related data
Limited processing of data

Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in Health Sciences, Social Sciences (e.g. [medical] sociology, [medical] anthropology, psychology) or a related field is an asset
Minimum of one year experience in providing administrative support, preferably in a research environment
Prior experience in participant recruitment is an asset
Strong computer skills, particularly database, spreadsheet and word processing
Excellent communication (verbal/written) and interpersonal skills are necessary
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Excellent attention to detail and proven ability to learn new skills
Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple tasks in a timely manner and flexibility to adapt to changing workload
Able to keep written records
Able to understand written and verbal directions
Demonstrated satisfactory work performance and attendance history
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