| POSITION TITLE |
Research Assistant II |
| DEPARTMENT |
LTRI |
| EMPLOYMENT TYPE |
Temporary, Full-Time |
| HOURS OF WORK |
30 hours weekly (4 days a 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 II to join the endocrinology clinic at Mount Sinai Hospital for study on diabetes in pregnancy. We are seeking highly organized, detail-oriented, and dedicated temporary part time (12 month contract) Research Assistant. The successful candidates but must be able to work independently and effectively.
Responsibilities of the Research Assistant II include but are not limited to:
- Screen and enroll patients in clinical studies pertaining to diabetes in pregnancy. Screens and patient enrolment meetings could be on the phone, or in-person
- Maintain regular and strong communication with the research team, providers, clinicians, and administrative staff
- Conduct study visits with pregnant women and toddlers
- Take anthropometric measurements including skinfold measures
- Do REB/ethics submissions/amendments
- 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)
- Administration and collection of research questionnaires
- Data collection and entry into RedCAP
- Ensure strict compliance with the study protocols and applicable standard operating procedures
- Communicate with 2 other centres that will be participating in one of the studies and keep track of expenses for this study
- Demonstrate enthusiasm and initiative for all projects within the research team’s portfolio.
Requirements:
- Successful completion of a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, e.g., health sciences, psychology
- Minimum 1-2 years’ experience in clinical research and patient recruitment in an academic research environment
- Familiarity with research processes including data collection and data entry
- Understanding of, and previous work experience in REDcap would be considered an asset
- Ability to work independently in a dynamic environment with interdisciplinary research teams
- Excellent time management, coordination, and organization skills and flexibility to adapt to changing workload
- Ability to manage confidential and sensitive data and information; maintaining professionalism, diplomacy, and tact in high pressure situations
- Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
- Exceptional attention to details and proven ability to learn new skills
- Skilled in the use of computerized systems, equipment and databases
Qualified candidates are invited to submit a cover letter and resume in one PDF file. Candidates are to specify their availability in their cover letter.
We thank all candidates for their interest but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
If this role is 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 May 2, 2024. We thank all candidates for applying. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. |
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