Research Assistant I
Our research team in the Division of Respirology of St. Michael’s Hospital is currently looking for a Research Assistant I. The research assistant will be involved in research supporting the development and implementation of quality improvement eHealth tools targeted for primary care and pharmacy settings. This position requires the ability to adhere to research protocols and work with study staff and the Principal Investigator (PI) to carry out study tasks. These tasks will include screening of potential participants, consenting participants, coordinating study logistics, moderating interviews/focus groups and collecting and entering study data. This is a hybrid position, with the opportunity to work both remotely (depending on study needs) and in person.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Research Activities:
Performing general office duties e.g. filing, faxing, mailings, courier services, photocopying, etc.
Interpretation and implementation of research protocols
Maintenance, transcription and entry of study related data
Performing data collection via chart review
Assisting the Principal Investigator in the initiation of new research (including preparing submissions to the research ethics board) and setting project goals
Interacting with hospital departments such as the Pulmonary Function Lab, Research Ethics Board, Contracts, Finance etc. to coordinate study activities, and external stakeholders in order to provide administrative support
Collects, transcribes, organizes, enters study related data, and conducts general coding/analysis of qualitative data
Collects, compiles, updates and provides basic statistical information, and other data to generate and prepare reports and other documentation to support study related data
Recruitment and Coordination of Study Participants
Screens participants and obtains required documentation including obtaining consent
Collects data via phone calls, interviews, and in person or remote study visits
Recruits study participants, in collaboration with study team or staff at participating community organizations
Schedules interviews and participants
Follows strict protocols for participant interactions
Acts as the on-site point of contact for the studies at participating community/healthcare organizations
Administers quantitative surveys to study participants at participating community organizations using online survey tool for data collection (e.g. SurveyMonkey)
Facilitates compensation of study participants under direction of research team/PI
Travels to participant sites as required (access to a vehicle preferred)
Performs Cross Functional and Other Duties As Assigned and/or Requested
All staff are expected to carry out their assigned duties and responsibilities in a manner which prioritizes patient and employee safety and confidentiality. Key accountabilities in this regard include:
Strict compliance with patient/employee confidentiality practices and policies
Strict compliance with patient/employee safety practices and standards
Appropriate identification, reporting, and response to patient/employee confidentiality breaches in accordance with established policies and procedures
Appropriate identification, reporting, and response to patient/employee safety risks and incidents/events in accordance with established policies and procedures
Qualifications:
Undergraduate Degree or 1 year of relevant experience OR demonstrable equivalent combination of specialized education and experience
Previous experience in a clinical research setting at an academic setting desired
Excellent communication (verbal/written) and interpersonal skills are necessary
Superior organizational skills to manage multiple projects in a timely manner and flexibility to adapt to changing workload
Excellent attention to detail and proven ability to learn new skills
Professionalism and self-motivation
Good personal and program time/detail management skills
Able to work independently and as part of a team
Excellent computer skills (MS Office Suite)
Unity Health Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We strive to provide a recruitment process that is barrier-free and in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We understand that you may require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process. When you are contacted, please inform the Talent Acquisition Specialist and we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs. We want to emphasize that all accommodation requests are handled with the utmost confidentiality, respecting your privacy and dignity.