Posting Period

Open: March 31, 2023 Deadline: April 10, 2023 Non-Union

Department Name

Lawson Health Research Institute (Lawson) is the research institute of London Health Sciences Centre and St. Joseph\xe2\x80\x99s Health Care London. As one of Canada\xe2\x80\x99s top ten research institutes, we are committed to furthering scientific knowledge to advance health care around the world. The Research Assistant will be part of the Critical Care Research Group working under the direction of the Principal Investigator and Site Research Coordinator. Responsibilities include but are not limited to; assisting with the conduct of clinical research studies and clinical trials, screening and recruitment of study participants, obtaining informed consent, maintaining study logs, data abstraction and CRF completions, data collection from study participants and transporting of study participant samples.
Rate of pay: To commensurate with experience Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week Duration: 12 months (leave of absence coverage)

Qualifications

• Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree in health sciences or related field
• SOCRA or ACRP certified, an asset
• One-year of recent related experience; preferably in a clinical research environment
• Experience with screening patients for randomized blinded drug trials or device trials
• Experience with Cerner PowerChart an asset
• Ability to communicate with families who are experiencing stressful or emotional circumstances
• Ability to communicate precisely with the treating team
• Experience with REDCap and other electronic data capture formats
• Ability to prioritize workload with attention to detail
• Proven flexibility with a high level of initiative and self-direction
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Committed to ongoing learning
• Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to the principles of patient and family centred care
• Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to patient and staff safety at LHSC
• Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis

Immunization Requirements:

• Provide vaccination records or proof of immunity against measles, mumps, rubella and varicella (chicken pox), Hepatitis B, Tetanus/ Diphtheria/Polio; Meningitis.
• Provide documentation of the Tuberculosis skin testing (two step) and COVID vaccine series.
• For more information visit https://www.lhsc.on.ca/careers/health-review-requirements

We are committed to providing a safe, healthy and inclusive work environment that inspires respect. LHSC is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, visible minorities, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and LGBTQ2+ persons. We are committed to providing persons with disabilities equal opportunities and standards of goods and services, and are also fully compliant with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (2005), as applicable.

As part of the assessment process applicants may be required to complete a written examination or test. Please be advised that a reference check may be conducted as part of the selection process.

Your interest in this opportunity is appreciated. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Successful candidates, as a condition of job offer, would be required to provide a satisfactory police information check (original document) completed in the last 3 months.