| POSITION TITLE |
Research Assistant I |
| DEPARTMENT |
LTRI |
| EMPLOYMENT TYPE |
Temporary, Full-Time |
| HOURS OF WORK |
37.5 hours per week |
| EMPLOYEE GROUP |
Non-Union |
| REPORTS TO |
Principal Investigator |
ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION:
The Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute of Mount Sinai Hospital, a University of Toronto affiliated research centre, is one of the world's leading centres in biomedical research. With ground-breaking discoveries in research areas such as diabetes, genetic disorders, cancer and women’s and infants’ 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.
DEPARTMENT/ LAB DESCRIPTION
Dr. Croitoru’s lab is interested in understanding the mechanisms that regulate the mucosal inflammation as it relates to the pathogenesis of inflammatory bowel diseases. The research effort is performed thanks to a multi-disciplinary team with both basic research and clinical translational research arms. The lab brings together enthusiastic scientists with diverse backgrounds, skills, and interests, providing a wide range of perspectives to each research project.
For more information about our research, please visit our websites at:
http://croitorulab.com
http://www.zanecohencentre.com/physicians/kenneth-croitoru
http://www.gemproject.ca
POSITION OVERVIEW:
A temporary, full-time position (Mon.-Fri., hours must be flexible) is available in Dr. Croitoru’s clinical translational group at the Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute of Mount Sinai Hospital.
As a member of the research team, the Research Assistant will collaborate with Investigators and the health care team in the coordination of clinical research. Studies may include pharma-sponsored, cooperative group sponsored, and investigator-initiated studies. Under the direction of principal investigators, the Research Assistant will implement clinical research studies, which typically include recruitment, clinical assessment for study eligibility, study education, and follow-up with participants.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsibilities include executing many aspects of study visits, providing study-related support for participants, following study SOPs and coordinating of all aspects of data collection, sourcing documentation, and responding to queries. The Research Assistant may participate in meetings, and perform other related duties as assigned. Additional responsibilities include:
- Conducting phone interviews to collect participant data, when necessary, as well as data entry.
- Operating electronic database software
- Handling biological specimens (centrifugation, etc.)
- Ensuring compliance with the study protocols and applicable standard operating procedures
- Assist in preparation of clinical study regulatory documents, including submissions to Research Ethics Board
- Logistical problem solving
- Organizing necessary data flow internally as well as externally with collaborators from other sites when needed.
- Administrative duties (filing, photocopying, etc.)
SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree required. Skills and experience working with people, particularly those with IBD or IBD relatives is an asset.
- Knowledge of medical terminology is an asset.
- Ability to set priorities and work independently in a dynamic environment.
- Ability to manage multiple studies at a time and modify job responsibilities as required.
- Familiarity in working with confidential information; maintaining professionalism, diplomacy, and tact under high pressure situations (Good Clinical Practices (GCP) certification)
- Must be able to work flexible hours, which may require standing for long periods of time
- Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and organized with a proven ability for time management.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills required.
- High degree of computer literacy and experience with Microsoft Office (Word, and Excel)
For positions in a laboratory environment, Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute’s Safety Requirements include:
- Maintain personal certifications as required by Safety Office
- Maintain the lab’s Safety requirements as required by Safety Office
- Maintain current lab-specific Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) - including work with hazardous chemicals and biological agents, hazardous waste disposal, etc.
- Maintain the lab’s chemical Inventory
- Responsible for training the lab members on lab-specific procedures, weekly eye wash checks
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).
A recent Provincial Directive mandates all employees of public hospitals in Ontario to be either fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or be regularly tested. All new employees joining Sinai Health must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine and be on track toward full vaccination within six (6) weeks; participating in mandatory twice weekly Rapid Antigen Testing Program until fully vaccinated. There are very limited circumstances in which approval will be given for a medical exemption from receiving the COVID-19 vaccine.
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. Should you require accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, including accessible job postings, please contact the Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Human Resources Department.
| Posting open until January 5, 2023. We thank all candidates for applying. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. |
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