About SickKids
Dedicated exclusively to children and their families, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is one of the largest and most respected paediatric healthcare centres in the world. As innovators in child health, we lead and partner to improve the health of children through the integration of healthcare, leading-edge research and education. Our reputation would not have been built - nor could it be maintained - without the skills, knowledge and experience of the extraordinary people who come to work here every day. SickKids is committed to ongoing learning and development, and features a caring and supportive work environment that combines exceptionally high standards of practice.
When you join SickKids, you become part of our community. We share a commitment and determination to fulfill our vision of Healthier Children. A Better World.
Don't miss out on the opportunity to work alongside the world's best in paediatric healthcare.
Position Description
Position Description
The Clinical Research Project Assistant will support the day-to-day activities related to study participant enrollment, data entry, results tracking and review, and survey administration. They will support a research study evaluating novel approaches to neuropsychological assessment, as well as several initiatives related to the InTERACT-North program, a virtual mental health intervention for families of children with brain injury and early medical conditions.
The successful candidate will work on a diverse team consisting of the Principal Investigator, Clinical Research Project Manager, other research staff, research students and volunteers, practicum students, postdoctoral fellows, and collaborators within and beyond SickKids. This is a part-time position (0.6 FTE/3 days per week). They will be required to work in-person at the Peter Gilgan Centre for Research and Learning (686 Bay St, Toronto, ON M5G 0A4), though there is some flexibility for hybrid (in-person and virtual) work.
Here's What You Will Get to Do
Research Coordination (75%):
- Support participant recruitment and obtain informed consent/assent as applicable
- Administer research questionnaires and maintain contact with research participants per study protocols
- Assist with knowledge translation activities such as presentations, posters and abstracts, academic publications, internal publications, and social media
- Contribute to research grant applications and related activities
- Maintain study budget and records
- Conduct medical literature searches, synthesize academic literature
- Medical chart abstraction
- Contribute to Research Ethics Board applications, renewals, amendments, and reports
- Attend and support facilitation of Family Advisory Committee meetings (1 evening per month)
- Ensure that all aspects of studies are performed within Good Clinical practice and Tri-Council guidelines
Data Management (20%):
- Performing data management (e.g., REDCap, SPSS, Excel) including checking data for accuracy and completeness, scoring data, entering data and data cleaning
- Uphold quality control processes throughout study conduct
- Maintaining ongoing records in an organized manner that is easily accessibly by the appropriate research staff
Administrative Responsibilities (5%):
- Booking team meetings, communicate and coordinate tasks with other team members
Here's What You'll Need
- Post-secondary degree in Psychology, Neuroscience, or other social/health science-related discipline
- Research experience in psychology, mental health, or health sciences (dry lab) required; experience in a clinical research environment and/or academic hospital an asset
- Knowledge of the design and conceptualization of clinical research studies in mental health
- Experience in preparing applications, amendments, and regular reports to Research Ethics Board
- Familiarity/experience with conducting randomized controlled trials (RCTs) an asset
- Familiarity/experience with implementation science an asset
- Excellent project management skills, with the ability to prioritize workload and manage multiple projects with tight timelines simultaneously
- Ability to work efficiently under pressure with strong judgement, excellent problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- Demonstrated ability to take initiative and lead a wide variety of people at different levels
- Demonstrated effective communication (oral/written) skills, ability to explain complex ideas in plain language, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to meet deadlines, work independently with minimal supervision, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team
- Computer competency including familiarity with databases (REDCap, OneDrive, SPSS), MS Office applications (Outlook, Excel, and Powerpoint)
- Demonstrated record of good performance and acceptable attendance will be considered as part of the selection criteria
- TCPS II and GCP certification is preferred (may be completed after hiring)
- A commitment to understanding and aiding in the pursuit of equity, diversity and inclusion objectives
- Enhancing children's health and changing the lives of children and their families every day.
- A focus on employee wellness with our new Staff Health and Well-being Strategy. Self-care helps us support others.
- A hospital that welcomes and focuses on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.
- The opportunity to make an impact. Regardless of your role or professional interest, you'll be making a difference at SickKids and contributing to our vision of Healthier Children. A Better World.
- Comprehensive health & dental benefits
- An academic and learning environment, awards and bursaries, mentoring programs, and a focus on continuous improvement.
Employment Type: Part-Time (0.6 FTE), Temporary Employment, 18-month contract, potential for renewal
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Our Commitment to Diversity
SickKids is committed to championing equity, diversity and inclusion in all that we do, fostering an intentionally inclusive and culturally safe environment that reflects the diversity of the patients, families and communities we serve. Learn more about workplace inclusion.
Accessibility & Accommodation
If you require accommodation during the application process, please reach out to our aSKHR team. SickKids can provide access and inclusion supports to eligible candidates to support their full engagement during the interview and selection process as well as to ensure candidates are able to perform their duties once successfully hired. If you are invited for an interview and require accommodation, please let us know at the time of your invitation to interview. Information received related to access, inclusion or accommodation will be addressed confidentially.
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