Temporary Research Assistant - London, Canada - University Hospital

University Hospital

Verified Company

London, Canada

1 week ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Posting Period:

Open:
July 4, 2023

Deadline:
July 11, 2023

Non-Union

Department Name:

Lawson Health Research Institute (Lawson) is the research institute of London Health Sciences Centre and St. Joseph's Health Care London.

As one of Canada's top ten research institutes, we are committed to furthering scientific knowledge to advance health care around the world.

The Research Assistant will be part of the Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Clinical Trials research team working under the direction of the Principal Investigator, Dr.

Juan Racosta.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to; assisting with the conduct of clinical research studies and clinical trials, screening and recruitment of study participants, obtaining informed consent, perform study-related procedures maintaining study logs, data abstraction and CRF completions, data collection from study participants and transporting of study participant samples.

Rate of Pay:
To commensurate with experience

Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week

Duration:
One year, with potential for renewal

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Health sciences or related field of study
SOCRA or ACRP certified an asset
Certification in GCP, TCPS2, and Health Canada Division 5 Training, IATA-TDG, Lawson Clinical Research SOPs
Oneyear of recent related experience; preferably in a clinical research environment
Experience with screening patients for randomized blinded drug trials
Experience with ethics submissions, working with UWO REB (WREM) and CRIC (ReDa, LORA)
Experience with Cerner PowerChart an asset
Experience with REDCap and other electronic data capture formats
Experience processing and shipping biological samples (exempt /dry ice)
Ability to interact with patients with a neurological disorder (MS) and perform all study related procedures for various protocols
Ability to prioritize workload with attention to detail
Proven flexibility with a high level of initiative and selfdirection
Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
Committed to ongoing learning
Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to the principles of patient and family centred care
Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to patient and staff safety at LHSC
Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis

Immunization Requirements:

Provide vaccination records or proof of immunity against measles, mumps, rubella and varicella (chicken pox), Hepatitis B, Tetanus/ Diphtheria/Polio; Meningitis.
Provide documentation of the Tuberculosis skin testing (two step) and COVID vaccine series.

As part of the assessment process applicants may be required to complete a written examination or test. Please be advised that a reference check may be conducted as part of the selection process.