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Sorry, the application deadline for this position was 4/17/2023

Reference Number: 000001796
Posted Date: 3/27/2023
Closing Date: 4/17/2023

Department: LTRI
Position: Research Assistant I

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 

 

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 Overview:

We welcome applications for a Research Assistant I to join the scaling Up OBRI-IBD research registry led by Dr. Laura Targownik (Principal Investigator at LTRI). The esearch Assistant plays an integral role in developing evidence-based treatments for Inflammatory Bowel Disease and relevant comorbidities in this large, multi-site research registry . The successful candidate will be assisting in all delegated study activities/recruitment in this role.

 

Responsibilities of the Research Assistant include but are not limited to:

  • Maintain regular and strong communication with the research team, providers, clinicians, and referral pathways
  • Prepare written correspondence, reports, and presentations using Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.
  • Perform other general office-related duties as required (e.g., faxing, photocopying, organizing, and maintaining the filing system)
  • Recruitment and scheduling of research participants
  • Conduct safety assessments when required
  • Administration and collection of research questionnaires
  • Monitor and maintain research logs, deadlines, and schedules with attention to detail
  • Troubleshoot and provide onsite technical assistance to any participant concerns with the online data collection system
  • Data collection/entry
  • Assist in the preparation of research reports and peer-review process

 

Requirements:

  • Successful completion of a University degree in a relevant field, e.g., psychology
  • minimum of one year of recent (within the past year) and related experience in a research environment
  • Research experience in IBD disease and mental health or clinical setting is an asset
  • Recent experience interacting with and recruiting participants in clinical or mental health settings.
  • Strong interpersonal skills; high levels of responsiveness and strong attention to detail
  • Experience with REDCap and risk assessments as an asset
  • Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
  • Demonstrated verbal and written skills
  • Self-directed with an ability to make decisions and exercise good judgment
  • Superior organizational and time management skills with the flexibility to adjust to priorities
  • Demonstrated professionalism and ability to work with a variety of individuals cooperatively, both independently and as part of a team
  • Ability to work accurately and effectively in a fast-paced environment
  • Demonstrated satisfactory work performance and attendance history

 

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. 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 April 17, 2023. We thank all candidates for applying. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Contact Name: Online
Contact Email: Online
Contact Phone: Online

 

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