Research Assistant I - Toronto, Canada - Providence Healthcare

Providence Healthcare

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

The Outpatient Post-COVID Condition Rehabilitation Program is accessible to individuals who have had COVID-19 in the community, as well as those who were hospitalized, facilitating a regional approach to care.

Ultimately, this Post-COVID Condition Strategy will support the diverse care needs for those suffering with Post-COVID Condition.

It will ensure that this patient population accesses care in the right place and connects to an integrated health system.

This, in turn, will allow for maximum impact across the Toronto Region from this Post-COVID Condition Strategy.

Our program will contribute to the growing body of research and understanding of Post-COVID Condition, with a view to knowledge transfer and exchange to support the system.

The Outpatient Post-COVID Condition Rehabilitation Program is currently looking for a
Research Assistant I. This position provides organization and administrative support to research projects at a basic level.

Tasks may include collecting and recording data, limited processing of data, basic laboratory procedures (if applicable), screening of study participants (if applicable), labeling and shipping samples and study related material.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Performing general office duties e.g. filing, faxing, mailings, courier services, photocopying, etc.
Ordering supplies and maintaining inventory
Organizing office space
Conducting literature searches; retrieve articles from library
Interacting with hospital departments such as pharmacy, various laboratories, etc.
Preparing routine media, solutions and reagents
Performing welldefined, routine or repetitive tests, experiments, or other procedures
Update monitoring logs ie. 70 freezer logs, sample storage logs, etc.
Collecting, scoring, transcription and entry of study related data
Maintain, prepare and update website material

Qualifications:

Basic computer skills, particularly database, spreadsheet and word processing
Demonstrated ability to competently use Microsoft Office (i.e. Outlook, Excel, Powerpoint, One Note)
Demonstrated knowledge of medical and scientific terminology
Progressively responsible experience in a clerical position
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
Understanding of how each task fits into larger processes"
Ability to identify process gaps and develop solutions to improve efficiency/accuracy of data collection
Able to keep written records
Able to understand written and verbal directions
Note:_
As per the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care Act, in order to work in this position the successful receipt of a clear criminal record check, including a vulnerable sector screening is required._