Research Assistant - Toronto, Canada - Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital

Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital

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Toronto, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Position Title:
Research Assistant (NOvEL Lab)

Status:
Temporary Full-Time (1.0 FTE)

Start Date:
January 23, 2023

End Date:
January 26, 2024

Supervisor:
Shannon Scratch

Program:
Bloorview Research Institute

Key Responsibilities

Coordinate research activities including screening participants, recruitment and informed consent, preparing forms and materials, collecting questionnaires and other data, conducting interviews, scheduling research appointments
Assist with Research Ethics Board submissions and documentation
Support with scheduling of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and Magnetoencephalography (MEG) scans for participants
Responsible for conducting literature searches
Responsible for data collection (qualitative and quantitative research methods) and data entry (including coding, adherence to data quality checks, and data cleaning)
Assist with knowledge translation and dissemination activities
Support team activities (i.e. schedule meetings, preparing agendas/materials, taking minutes) and assist with research related administrative tasks as required
Participate in onthejob training as appropriate
Facilitate other adhoc projects/tasks as assigned
May require flexible hours including extending into the early evening and occasional weekends

Minimum Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

A Master's degree in rehabilitation, psychology, science, or other related field OR 35 years of equivalent experience in clinical research
Experience working with children and youth with disabilities and their families/caregivers
Excellent attention to detail, organization, time management and problem solving skills
Excellent interpersonal and communication (written and oral) skills
Ability to manage multiple demands and competing priorities
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Access)
Working knowledge of database platforms (i.e. REDCAP)
Ability to come onsite regularly to Holland Bloorview Kids Rehab Hospital and SickKids Hospital