Job Description

Posting Period

Open: August 10, 2022 Deadline: August 16, 2022 Non-Union

Department Description

Lawson Health Research Institute (Lawson) is the research institute of London Health Sciences Centre and St. Joseph’s Health Care London. As one of Canada’s top ten research institutes, we are committed to furthering scientific knowledge to advance health care around the world. A Research Associate is required to work at the Fowler Kennedy Sport Medicine Clinic to support clinical research in patients with rheumatic conditions. Most work will be to support clinical trials for knee osteoarthritis. In addition to regular administrative duties required to support clinical research, the candidate will be required to perform the following tasks with appropriate levels of supervision:

• Informed Consent
• Gait biomachanics and physical performance testing
• Biological sample handling, processing, and storage, including bio-banking
• Inventory management related to clinical research supplies and ordering
• Research ethics application preparation and maintenance
• Electronic database creation and maintenance
• Research records management and filing
• Data collection, entry, and management, including surveys, patient-reported outcomes, demographics and other commonly used clinical research instruments
• Chart review and data extraction
• Pain assessments including Quantitative Sensory Testing
• Imaging assessments, readings and analysis
• Manuscript and funding proposal writing

Rate of Pay: To commensurate with experience Hours per Week: Part-Time, 28 hrs/week Duration: One year

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in health related-field
• Minimum 2 years recent related experience in a similar role; preferably in a research environment
• Gait biomechanics experience is an asset
• REDCap Database experience is an asset
• Advanced MS Excel and Access software experience is an asset
• Clinical trial sponsor contracts experience is an asset
• Lawson Health Research Institute research approvals application experience is an asset
• Statistical software package and analysis experience is an asset
• Phlebotomy training is an asset
• Clinical skills related to physical and occupational therapy, fitness assessment and training, and nursing or similar field would be an asset
• Imaging (e.g., magnetic resonance, CT, ray, ultrasound) experience would be an asset
• Quantitative Sensory Testing experience is an asset
• Manuscript and funding proposal writing experience is an asset
• 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.