| POSITION TITLE |
Research Assistant I |
| DEPARTMENT |
LTRI |
| EMPLOYMENT TYPE |
Temporary, Part-Time |
| HOURS OF WORK |
7.5 to 24 hours per week |
| EMPLOYEE GROUP |
Non-Union |
| REPORTS TO |
Principal Investigator |
The Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute is one of Canada’s leading biomedical research institutes offering a stimulating research environment. The Research Assistant will work under the supervision of the Lead investigators and the Research Coordinators of the Ontario Birth Study/Ontario Birth Study Kids. The Research Assistant will primarily perform several tasks related to the follow-up of mothers participating in a pregnancy study and to the assessment of the cognitive and behavioural development of their children. In addition, some tasks with the pregnancy study may be performed. The tasks will include conducting telephone follow-up, data entry, filing and other support functions.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Follow-up of study participants by email and telephone and mailing of relevant material
- Conducting telephone interviews
- Entering study data into databases and conducting quality and error checks
- Perform clerical duties, such as filing
- Other tasks as necessary
Education and Experiences:
- Have completed at least 2 years of Undergraduate program in health and/or social sciences or a health-related discipline. Skills and experience in working with people, particularly mothers and children is an asset.
Skills and Qualifications:
- Skills and experience in Microsoft Office software including Word, Excel and Access
- Fluency in English is required (fluency in other languages is an asset)
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
- Excellent telephone manners
- Aptitude for attention to detail
- Ability to work with a multidisciplinary research team
- Willingness to work evenings and weekends for some of the work hours
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 August 6, 2024. We thank all candidates for applying. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. |
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