Job Description
An exciting Temporary Full-Time opportunity as a Research Assistant II exists in the Women’s College Research Institute, reporting to the Principal Investigator, Dr. Kelly Metcalfe. This position is with the Familial Breast Cancer Research Unit of WCRI.
Summary of Duties, but not limited to:
• Good understanding of research design and research ethics
• Prepares detailed notes of all interactions with participants
• Completes data entry and quality control ensuring the accuracy and integrity of data collection; may investigate missing or invalid data and prepare data sets; may assist in the analysis of qualitative and quantitative data and the interpretation of results
• Participates in review of data collection strategies; Completes review of medical records to collect research data
• Help maintain research files to store, access, and retrieve study data as specified at one or more sites
• Provides assistance with the modification and maintenance of electronic and paper information, filing/ retrieval methods, systems and/or formats
• Acts as a primary contact person for research participants, conducting telephone, online, or in-person recruitment interviews to collect study participant data including obtaining informed consent
• Assist in the preparation of submissions to the Research Ethics Board
• Communicates with Research Coordinator and/or Principal Investigator to provide updates
• Schedules and attends research meetings, including preparing agendas and meeting minutes
• Prioritizes and monitors various study deadlines for their own work
• Provides other administrative support as required, including filing, photocopying, acquiring signatures and CV maintenance
As a role model and champion, you will work to identify and integrate safe, best practices into daily activities to foster the delivery of safe and exemplary care.
The responsibilities described above are representative and are not to be construed as all-inclusive.
Qualifications
• Undergraduate or graduate degree in a related field or one to three years of equivalent experience
• 1-2 years experience in a health research setting preferred
• Ability to work somewhat independently with excellent problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Work efficiently under pressure with strong judgement and decision-making skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Well-developed interpersonal and customer service skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Mastery of MS Office applications including Excel, Outlook, Access and Word an asset
• Demonstrated record of good performance and acceptable attendance will be considered as part of the selection criteria
• Professional behaviour and communication that meets the standards of the professional regulatory college or association, as applicable, and the standards of Women’s College Hospital
• This position plays a critical role in acting as an advocate for safety and will demonstrate principles, practices and processes that will optimize a safe environment for all
