Research Assistant I Injury Prevention Research

Ontario, Canada

Job Description

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The Injury Prevention Research Office (IPRO) conducts clinical research in various neurological conditions in addition to its focus on injury prevention.
The IPRO is currently looking for a Research Assistant I at St. Michael's hospital of Unity Health Toronto. The primary role of the Research Assistant I includes providing essential assistance, organizational and administrative support to research projects such as the Think First For Kids (TFFK) project and the Recreational legalization of Cannabis studies. Tasks may include acquiring and screening/cleaning data from CIHI, ICES or other data sources, collecting and recording data through survey and in-depth interviewing, processing of data. In general, the role provides project support for the Research team and Principal Investigators. Research Assistants also contribute to the funding and grant processes by providing information, helping quality check documentation or writing sections of research proposal, and liaising with internal and external partners.
This is an entry level role with potential for progression to level II and potentially Research Coordination.
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Administrative Duties

  • General office (incld. virtual) duties, e.g., filing, mailings, courier services, photocopying, printing, scanning, distributing information, order/maintain supplies, organize office/lab space, maintain calendars and manage complex scheduling requests, Organize video/teleconference meetings for research studies, including contacting attendees, and preparing meeting materials).
  • Develops correspondence and other relevant documentation, including letters, memos, reports, invoices, abstracts, forms etc. to support the activities of the research team and Principal Investigator.
  • Help to prepare/review slides for webinars, written study reports, scientific meetings, and conferences.
  • Participates in database processing and management.
  • Coordinates communication between team, and external partners.
  • Prepares/assists with REB/CTO/funding/manuscript submissions relative to the initiation and conduct of individual studies. Registers study protocols.
  • Collects conflict of interest forms.
  • Helps maintain CVs of the PIs, and external partners.
  • Posts on social media (Facebook and Twitter).
Research Duties
  • The Research Assistant I assist with the research activities needed for each project.
  • Acquires data from CIHI, ICES or other data sources
  • Collects, transcribes, organizes, quality controls, and enters study related data.
  • Collects, compiles, updates, and provides basic statistical information, and other data to generate and prepare reports and other documentation to support study related data.
  • Interacts with various departments such as pharmacy, laboratories, medical records, etc., and with internal and external stakeholders in order to provide administrative support.
  • Performs literature searches/data mining on requested topics through databases and provide relevant articles to PI or research team. Writes and implement proposals.
  • Understands, interprets, and processes data.
  • May assist with manuscript and report writing, and literature reviews.
  • Collects feedback from multiple partners on projects re: proposals, manuscripts, and dissemination tools including record keeping of feedback and changes to authorship order.
  • To complete the data requisition from various data sources;
  • To complete the data analyses based on the TFFK or RCL IMPACT research protocol and plan;
  • To prepare and submit a number of manuscripts to publish the research findings on peer-reviewed journals;
  • To assist with other research projects such as TRACE, Acromegaly, CHIRPP , etc.;
  • To complete other tasks as assigned (e.g. REB application for new studies or annual renewal of existing REBs; supervising summer students, preparing grant applications, etc) .
Recruitment and Coordination of Study Participants
  • Screens participants and obtains required documentation including obtaining consent.
  • Collects data via phone calls, interviews.
  • Recruits study participants, in collaboration with study team or staff at participating community organizations.
  • Schedules interviews and participants.
  • Follows strict protocols for participant interactions.
  • Acts as the on-site point of contact for the studies at participating community/healthcare organizations.
  • Administers quantitative surveys to study participants at participating community organizations using online survey tool (data collection).
  • Facilitates compensation of study participants +under direction of study team/PI.
  • Travels to participant sites as required.
  • Performs cross functional and other duties as assigned and/or requested.
  • All staff are expected to carry out their assigned duties and responsibilities in a manner which prioritizes patient and employee safety and confidentiality. Key accountabilities in this regard include:
  • Strict compliance with patient/employee confidentiality practices and policies.
  • Strict compliance with patient/employee safety practices and standards.
  • Appropriate identification, reporting, and response to patient/employee confidentiality breaches in accordance with established policies and procedures.
  • Appropriate identification, reporting, and response to patient/employee safety risks and incidents/events in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Qualifications:
  • Undergraduate Degree or 1 year of relevant experience OR demonstrable equivalent combination of specialized education and experience.
  • TCPS CORE 2, Good clinical practice certificate is preferred (Completed ideally before or within first 2 weeks of hire)
  • Basic computer skills, particularly database, spreadsheet and word processing.
  • Experience with a reference manager (i.e. EndNote, Mendeley, etc.) is an asset.
  • Intermediate Organizational and time management skills, including multi-tasking and flexibility to adapt to changing workload.
  • [Basic] Problem Solving
  • [Intermediate] Communication (verbal/written) and interpersonal skills.
  • [Basic] Computer Skills
  • [Basic] Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • [Basic] Excellent attention to detail.
  • [Basic] Proven ability to learn new skills.
  • [Basic] Progressively responsible experience in a clerical position.
  • Experience in R, python, SAS, or other statistical software a must
  • Familiarity with health promotion and prevention principles, cannabis law and regulations
Unity Health Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We strive to provide a recruitment process that is barrier-free and in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We understand that you may require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process. When you are contacted, please inform the Talent Acquisition Specialist and we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs. We want to emphasize that all accommodation requests are handled with the utmost confidentiality, respecting your privacy and dignity.

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  • Job Id
    JD2922476
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  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
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  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Ontario, Canada
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