| POSITION TITLE |
Research Coordinator I (Data) |
| DEPARTMENT |
LTRI (SUMMIT) |
| 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 Coordinator I (Data) to work on the SUMMIT trial. The Research Coordinator is an integral part of the busy, dynamic, and growing lab, led by Clinician Scientist and PI Dr. Daisy Singla at the Lunenfeld Tanenbaum Research Institute. In this role, the specific focus will be to work on research projects focused on promoting access to brief, evidence-based psychological treatments. This includes the large, multi-site trial referred to as the Scaling Up Maternal Mental healthcare by Increasing access to Treatment (SUMMIT) study, funded by PCORI. The aim of the trial is to examine scalable models to improve evidence-based psychological treatments for perinatal depression and anxiety. The successful applicant will support the large SUMMIT Team by collaborating with Investigators and the health care team in the coordination of database development and the administration, collection, coordination, processing and quality control of clinical trial data.
The Research Coordinator I (Data) will report to the Study Principal Investigator (Dr. Daisy Singla) and be overseen by the Study Leadership Team.
Job Responsibilities:
- Aid in the development of the research questionnaire administration platform and research database on REDCap™
- Oversee data entry and management
- Provide database training to, and supervision of, data management/entry staff as well as training study team members on an as needed basis.
- Oversee data analysis among study team members
- Coordinate with contracted information technology consultants/companies on an as needed basis to ensure the proper functioning of server, computers, databases, etc.
- Maintenance of resource directory in multiple platforms – database, online, etc
- Conduct regular meetings with Principal Investigator(s) and research study team to communicate up-to-date information on data management issues
Skills/Qualifications:
- Undergraduate degree in psychology, health systems, or relevant discipline. Masters degree preferred.
- A minimum of 1-2 years of equivalent experience
- Must have strong understanding and expertise in working with REDCap™
- Demonstrated experience supervising and coordinating staff
- Strong ability to exercise sound judgment, exercise considerable independence and initiative
- Exceptional communication skills (verbal, written and presentation) and be comfortable engaging and exchanging information with a multi-disciplinary team
- Demonstrated analytical and problem solving abilities with strong attention to detail
- Excellent time management skills
- Ability to work independently and effectively with colleagues as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Safety Requirement
- 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).
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 January 12, 2024. We thank all candidates for applying. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. |
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