Research Assistant Level III - Toronto, Canada - Baycrest

Description

The Rotman Research Institute at Baycrest has an opportunity for

RESEARCH ASSISTANT LEVEL III

Temporary Full Time (Approx. 1 year, Renewable)

Non-Union| 70 hours Bi-weekly | Days shift

The Anne and Allan Bank Centre for Clinical Research Trials in the Rotman Research Institute of the Academy for Research and Education at Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care is seeking a Research Assistant, Level III. The Centre for Clinical Research Trials is a multidisciplinary specialist unit, which has been set up to design, conduct, analyse and publish clinical trials and other studies. The Rotman Research Institute (RRI) is a premier interdisciplinary, international centre for the study of human brain function. Our core research themes are: Cognitive Neuroscience, Aging and Brain Health, Alzheimer's and Related Diseases, Computational Modeling and Neuroinformatics. Our research focuses on cognitive brain functions (including memory, executive function, attention, perception, and language), both in normal aging and in the presence of diseases and conditions that affect the brain, such as Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, stroke, and traumatic brain injury. The Rotman Research Institute supports behavioral, neuropsychological, neuroimaging, and neurocomputational studies with state-of-the-art facilities, including eye-tracking, electroencephalography, and magnetoencephalography laboratories and a research-dedicated Siemens 3 Tesla MRI in-house at Baycrest.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Duly maintain a clinical and research database.
• Maintain Investigator Site Files and Trial Master Files.
• Manage the ongoing and old research studies/clinical trials – collect samples, organize research documents, recruit and follow up with participants, data entry, etc.
• Communicate with research candidates – explain research studies in lay language, obtain consent, assist with completing study tasks, etc.
• Coordinate research ethics board submissions, revisions, and annual renewal.
• Construct and amend consent forms, and other relevant documents as required.
• Support the research team.
• Cooperate with nurses, physicians, other members of healthcare teams, other study coordinators, and regulatory personnel to ensure protocol compliance.
• Other duties as assigned by Manager.

Qualifications include but are not limited to:

• Master's degree with 7 years of experience; or a Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 10 years' experience in a specialized area, which can also be clinical.
• Clinical research experience is required
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, etc.)
• Effective communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Value research participant interactions, and enjoy working in a research environment

Date Posted: June 28, 2023

Internal job Posting Closing Date: July 7, 2023

JOIN OUR TEAM: Please submit your application online by clicking the Apply button below. Applications will include a recent CV, a brief letter of interest, and names and contact information of 3 potential references. Although the closing date for applications is July 7, we encourage individuals to submit their applications as early as possible.

The Rotman Research Institute is committed to fostering a climate of equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. This commitment is central to, and mutually supportive of, our research excellence mandate. We welcome and respect the diversity of all members of our community, and we support an inclusive culture for our clients, families, research scientists, staff, and participants, trainees, volunteers, trustees, and partners. We welcome applications from Black individuals and other racialized persons, Indigenous Peoples, women, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2SA+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas within our community. We are committed to fair assessment of a candidate's abilities, and consideration for diversity of thought, method, and experience, including non- traditional career paths. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process where needed.

Please note that Baycrest has implemented mandatory vaccination for all employees. It is a condition of employment that new employees provide proof that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to the start date of employment. This means that all new employees must have received all required doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada at least 14 days prior to their start date. In addition, it is a condition of employment that all new hires obtain and submit proof of all booster vaccines as approved and recommended by Health Canada. Applicants who have appropriate written proof of a medical reason, or a reason pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code, for not being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 may provide such documentation to the Human Resources department. Such situations will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

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