Job Description

The Division of Respirology of St. Michael's Hospital is currently looking for a Research Assistant II. This position will be split between Principal Investigators within the Division of Respirology. The candidate will support various clinical research projects within the Adult Cystic Fibrosis Program. Tasks will include general office duties, organizing, collecting and entering study data, screening charts for study inclusion, limited processing of data and coordinating study logistics including research ethics board applications, and amendments related to various projects.

The position allows for flexibility in working hours and the possibility of extension after 1 year.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Performing general office duties e.g. filing, faxing, mailings, courier services, photocopying, etc.
• Collecting data during study visits
• Maintenance, transcription and entry of study related data
• Interpretation and implementation of research protocols
• Interacting with hospital departments such as the CF Clinic, Pulmonary Function Lab, Research Ethics Board, Contracts, Finance etc.
• Screening charts for study inclusion
• Obtaining informed consent from study participants (both over the phone and in person)
• Assisting the Principal Investigator in the initiation of new research (including preparing submissions to the research ethics board) and setting project goals

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in health science field preferred
• Minimum of 2-years of clinical research experience
• Excellent communication (verbal/written) and interpersonal skills
• Excellent attention to detail and proven ability to learn new skills
• Superior organizational skills to manage multiple projects in a timely manner and flexibility to adapt to changing workload
• Professionalism and self-motivation
• Good personal and program time/detail management skills
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Basic computer skills, particularly database, spreadsheet and word processing (MS Office Suite)

As a condition of employment, all external hires will be required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination or documentation unless a valid accommodation under the Ontario Human Rights Code exists. Please note, if you are extended an offer of employment, you will be required to provide proof of vaccination in Ontario QR Code format. All internal candidates must be in compliance with Unity Health Toronto's COVID-19 Vaccination Policy.