Research Assistant I (5 Positions)

Posted Date: 8/8/2023

Closing Date: 9/5/2023

Department: LTRI

Position: Research Assistant I (5 positions)

POSITION TITLE Research Assistant I (5 positions) DEPARTMENT LTRI EMPLOYMENT TYPE Casual HOURS OF WORK Varies EMPLOYEE GROUP Non-Union REPORTS TO Principal Investigator

The Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute of Mount Sinai Hospital, a University of Toronto affiliated research center, is one of the world's leading centers in biomedical research. With ground-breaking discoveries in research areas such as diabetes, genetic disorders, cancer, and women's and infant health, the Institute is committed to excellence in health research and the training of young investigators. Strong partnerships with the clinical programs of Mount Sinai Hospital ensure that scientific knowledge is used to promote human health. Your significant contributions will assist in maintaining our momentum in advancing our research.

Position And Department Overview

The HeLTI Canada team is seeking a casual Clinical Research Assistant I to join the Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute of Mount Sinai Hospital to conduct research recruitment related tasks in a longitudinal, CIHR-funded randomized controlled trial. This position encompasses the overall responsibility for participant recruitment for HeLTI Canada Research.

Position must be flexible to work beyond the job description at times as work requires

• Reports to Principal Investigator

Duties & Responsibilities

• Administration and collection of research questionnaires
• Data collection/entry
• Maintain regular and strong communication with research team, providers, clinicians, and referral pathways
• Recruitment and scheduling of research participants
• Monitor and maintain research logs, deadlines, and schedules with attention to detail
• General office duties e.g. filing, faxing, mailings, courier services, photocopying, etc.
• Obtain informed consent for questionnaire-based research
• Conduct telephone interviews
• Troubleshoot and provide technical assistance to any participant concerns with the online data collection system
• Collection, transcription and entry of study related data
• Explain questionnaires and arrange for study participants
• Provide research administrative support to ensure timelines are maintained
• Ordering supplies and maintaining inventory
• Assist in obtaining ethics approval for recruitment sites
• Provide weekly reports on recruitment activities
• Limited processing of data
• Telephone study participants to confirm appointments or follow-up on study requirements

Qualifications

• Demonstrated satisfactory work performance and attendance history
• Able to understand written and verbal directions
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Able to keep written records
• Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple tasks in a timely manner and flexibility to adapt to changing workload
• Bachelors degree in Health Sciences, Social Sciences (e.g. [medical] sociology, [medical] anthropology, psychology) or a related field is an asset
• Excellent attention to detail and proven ability to learn new skills
• Minimum of one year experience in providing administrative support, preferably in a research environment
• Excellent communication (verbal/written) and interpersonal skills are necessary
• Strong computer skills, particularly database, spreadsheet and word processing
• Prior experience in participant recruitment is an asset

In accordance with Institute’s policy and legislated health and safety requirements, employment is conditional upon the verification of credentials, completion of a health review, and demonstrating proof of immunity and vaccination status of vaccine-preventable diseases. All employees and affiliates will follow safe work practices and comply with health and safety policies, procedures, and training. Successful candidates will be required to provide two (2) written reference letters from their former employer(s)/supervisor(s).

To ensure the safety and wellbeing of all our people and patients, Sinai Health has made it a priority to support everyone in getting vaccinated against COVID-19. Consistent with this, our Staff Immunization & Surveillance Policy was recently updated to include the requirement for full vaccination – currently defined as receiving two doses and serving a 14-day waiting period following the second dose – in order to be able to work at Sinai Health. To be compliant with our updated Policy, you must provide proof of dual COVID-19 vaccination, as indicated on the Prospective Immunization and Surveillance Policy Information Sheet, in order to be eligible for employment at Sinai Health. If you believe you are one of the very few people who may require an exemption from vaccination, supporting medical information must be submitted to our Occupational Health department, who will review and assess.

We are a fully committed to fairness and equity in employment and our recruitment and selection practices. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, people with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, members of racialized groups, women and any others who may contribute to the further diversification of our Sinai Health community. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under our Access for People with Disabilities policy. Applicants need to make their requirements known in advance.

The Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute is a scent sensitive environment, and all members of the community are expected to refrain from wearing or using scented products while visiting or working at the Institute. We also support a barrier-free workplace supported by the Institute’s accessibility plan, accommodation and disability management policies and procedures.