Research Assistant I Orthopaedic Research

Research Assistant I

Arthroplasty Research Assistant

The Arthroplasty Department is currently looking for a Research Assistant I. The primary role of the Research Assistant I includes providing essential assistance, organizational and administrative support to research projects. Tasks may include collecting and recording data through survey and in-depth interviewing, processing of data, following research procedures, screening of study participants including obtaining consent, labeling and shipping samples and study related material. In general, the role provides project support for the Research team and Principal Investigators. Research Assistants also contribute to the funding and grant processes by providing information, helping quality check documentation, and liaising with internal and external partners.

This is an entry level role with potential for progression to level II and potentially Research Coordination.

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Duties & Responsibilities:

Administrative Duties (60% of work time)

Develops correspondence and other relevant documentation, including letters, memos, reports, invoices, abstracts, forms etc. to support the activities of the research team and Principal Investigator.

General office (incld. virtual) duties, e.g., filing, mailings, printing, scanning, distributing information etc.

Orders supplies, maintains inventory, and ensures supplies are accessible to research staff.

Maintains calendars and manages complex scheduling requests.

With support from study team/PI creates slides for webinars, written study reports, scientific meetings, and conferences.

Organizes video/teleconference meetings for research studies, including contacting attendees, and preparing meeting materials.

Participates in database processing and management.

Coordinates communication between team, and external partners including formatting/communicating strategies with stakeholders (study updates and newsletters); and sending mass emails to end users of research

Prepares REB/CTO submissions relative to the initiation and conduct of individual studies.

Registers study protocols.

Collects conflict of interest forms.

Helps maintain CVs of the PIs, and external partners.

Updates monitoring logs i.e. sample storage logs, etc.

Research Duties (40% of work time)

The Research Assistant I assist with the research activities needed for each project.

Non-Laboratory Research Tasks

Collects, transcribes, organizes, quality controls, and enters study related data.

Collect and assist in the processing and compilation, verification, maintenance, and archiving of research data.

Interacts with various departments such as pharmacy, laboratories, medical records, etc., and with internal and external stakeholders in order to provide administrative support.

Support the preparation of forms (e.g., reimbursement forms, REB applications, contract submission forms).

May be the point of contact for external and internal partners for data collection purposes

Performs literature searches/data mining on requested topics through databases and provide relevant articles to PI or research team.

Understands, interprets, and processes data.

May assist with manuscript and report writing, and literature reviews.

Recruitment and Coordination of Study Participants

Screens participants and obtains required documentation including obtaining consent.

Collects data via phone calls, interviews.

Schedules interviews with study 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 (data collection).

Develop and maintain accurate records of participant’s data and progress during projects (including eligibility criteria, recruitment info, sample collections, follow-up, and results of tests, and other relevant information).

Facilitates compensation of study participants under direction of study team/PI.

Prepare reimbursement forms and payment requisitions for study-related invoices and expenses under direction supervision of study team/PI.

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.

TCPS CORE 2 is preferred (Completed within first 2 weeks of hire)

Health Canada Division 5 is preferred (Completed within first 2 weeks of hire)

Good clinical practice certificate is an asset (Completed within first 2 weeks of hire)

Clinical Research certificate is an asset

Demonstrated knowledge of project’s topic.

Demonstrated knowledge of medical and scientific terminology.

Comfortable working with data sets an asset.

Knowledge of research ethics, confidentiality, and documentation standards.

Strong computer skills, particularly database, spreadsheet and word processing.

Experience with a reference manager (i.e. EndNote, Mendeley, etc.) is preferred.

[Basic] Intermediate Organizational and time management skills, including multi-tasking and flexibility to adapt to changing workload.

[Basic] Problem Solving

[Intermediate] Communication (verbal/written) and interpersonal skills.

[Basic] Computer Skills

[Basic] Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

[Basic] Excellent attention to detail.

[Basic] Proven ability to learn new skills.

[Basic] Able to work in a fast paced, adaptable environment.

[Basic] Progressively responsible experience in a clerical position.




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.

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