Job Description
An exciting temporary full-time (one year with possibility of extension) opportunity as a Research Assistant I exists in the Anesthesia/Pain Research Unit reporting to the Research Managers.
Summary of Duties, but not limited to:
• Responsible for conducting telephone, online, or in-person recruitment interviews to collect study participant data including obtaining informed consent
• Completes review of medical records to collect research data
• Prepares detailed notes of all interactions with participants
• Supports patients/participants as needed to complete questionnaires
• Completes data entry and quality control ensuring the accuracy and integrity of data collection; may investigate missing or invalid data and prepare data sets
• Assists in the analysis of qualitative and quantitative data and the interpretation of results
• Participates in review of data collection strategies
• Liaises with sponsors for monitoring/audits.
• Performs computer statistical analysis
• Generates response curves, status reports and other statistical reports as required
• Assists in the preparation of submissions to the Research Ethics Board
• Assists with submission of manuscripts to scientific journals; may involve creating tables, figures, proof reading, preparation of cover letter, coordinating documents to sign, electronic submission
• May pilot test various web-based research tools
• Conducts literature searches using PubMed, MEDLINE, or other health sciences databases
• Communicates with Research Coordinator, Lead, Manager (as appropriate) and/or Principal Investigator to provide updates
• Prioritizes and monitors various study deadlines for their own work
• Plans, designs and organizes scoring procedures and computer databases for ongoing and new research studies
• Provides other administrative support as required, including filing and photocopying
• Assist team members with preparing materials for proposals, progress reports, presentations, and publications
• Prepare and mail out follow-up questionnaires to research participants or collaborators
• Helps maintain research files to store, access, and retrieve study data as specified at one or more sites
• Schedules and attends research meetings, including preparing agendas and meeting minutes
• Provides assistance with the modification and maintenance of electronic and paper information, filing/ retrieval methods, systems and/or formats
• Maintains regulatory documents
• Assists with grant writing and submissions; prepare forms, budgets, appendices and other documents as required
• Acts as a primary contact person for research participants
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 degree in a related field
• 6 months to 2 years experience working in research in a hospital or academic setting
• Knowledge and proficiency with MS Office applications including Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational, prioritization, and time management skills
• Ability to multi-task while maintaining attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills; demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment with a wide variety of people at different levels
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills; works well independently, uses good judgment, and takes initiative
• Good understanding of research design and research ethics
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to the PHIPA
• Ability to perform duties in a professional and courteous manner and produce high quality work while meeting deadlines in accordance to WCH standards
• Good work and attendance record required
• Demonstrated WCH vision mission and values
• 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
