Research Analyst - Slaight Centre Research

CAMH; Toronto; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

CAMH is seeking a Research Analyst to support clinical and preclinical studies at the Slaight Family Centre for youth in transition in Toronto. The role involves data collection, participant engagement, and coordinating MRI/rTMS visits, with duties in study documentation and budget tracking.

Responsibilities include administering neuropsychological tests, scoring scales, and assisting with REB submissions, while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to advance mental health research

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of relevant research experience; prior work with mental illness is preferred.
• Experience collecting and documenting research data; administering neuropsychological tests is a plus.
• Proficient with electronic data capture systems (REDCap) and regulatory documentation.

Responsibilities

• Support clinical and imaging research activities, including visits and labs.
• Assist with recruitment, scheduling, and participant engagement across studies.
• Administer and score clinical scales and neuropsychological measures.
• Prepare data for presentations and manage study costs and timelines.
• Ensure REB submissions and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Research data collection

REDCap

Neuropsychological assessments

Clinical rating scales

Multisite trials coordination

MRI/rTMS experience

Statistical analysis (R/Python)

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Data management

Tools

REDCap

SPSS

R

Python

NVivo

Job description

Job Description

The Slaight Family Centre for youth in transition serves people who are at-risk for, or at early stages of severe mental illness. The main goal of the centre is to put more young people with psychosis on a path to recovery through the development of new treatments, enhanced early detection, and clinical research.

Job Description

The Slaight Family Centre for youth in transition serves people who are at-risk for, or at early stages of severe mental illness. The main goal of the centre is to put more young people with psychosis on a path to recovery through the development of new treatments, enhanced early detection, and clinical research.

We are seeking a full-time, contract, (one (1) year) Research Analyst who supports clinical, preclinical, and patient-oriented research activities through data collection, participant engagement, laboratory procedures, analysis, documentation, and knowledge translation. Reporting to the Research Operations Manager and working within interdisciplinary research teams, the Research Analyst contributes to scheduling and conducting screening and study visits, including accompanying participants for laboratory tests, MRI, rTMS visits and so on. You will assist in centralized recruitment and facilitate recruitment for multiple studies, screening and schedule research participants. You will assist with administering and scoring clinical/functional scales and neuropsychological assessments. Other duties include preparing and maintaining records and databases (i.e., REDCap) and preparing data for presentations. You will prepare and maintain research documentation in accordance with regulatory guidelines, as well as supporting Research Ethics Board (REB) submissions and renewals. You will ensure compliance with ethical, legislative, and institutional research requirements. You will also oversee tracking and documentation of study costs, budgets, and progress reports. Other administrative duties are also required. Some evening shifts may be required.

Qualifications

• Minimum one (1) year of relevant research or clinical research experience (experience with individuals with severe mental illness or psychosis is preferred)
• Experience with research data collection and documentation; Previous experience in administration of neuropsychological assessments (e.g., MATRICS, RBANS, etc.), structured diagnostic interviewing (e.g., SCID) and clinical rating scales (e.g., SANS, BPRS, CIRSG) is preferred
• Demonstrated ability in the use of electronic data capture programs for participant research data collection (e.g., REDCap).
• Prior experience with multi-site clinical trials is an asset.
• Experience with neuroimaging (MRI) or rTMS
• Experience and comfort working with acute patient populations, such as patients on inpatient psychiatric units.
• Experience with statistical or qualitative analysis software (R/Python, SPSS, NVivo, etc.)
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, especially with acute psychiatric patient populations
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, while managing multiple priorities and deadlines
• Ability to demonstrate initiative, sound judgment, and attention to detail
• Ability to collaborate effectively within interdisciplinary teams
• Computer proficiency
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds
• Bilingualism or proficiency in a second language is an asset

Salary Range: $27.95 – $37.28 per hour

CAMH is a fully affiliated teaching hospital and research institute of the University of Toronto. As a CAMH employee, you will contribute to our mission by supporting teaching, research, and clinical care across the hospital.

CAMH is dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion. Our commitment is to foster a workplace, teaching, and learning environment that is inclusive, respectful, and free from discrimination or harassment.

CAMH strongly encourages applications from candidates who reflect the diversity of the communities we serve, including First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Peoples; Black and other racialized communities; LGBTQ2S+ communities; women; and people with disabilities, including those with lived experience of mental health and substance use challenges.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Thank you to all who apply; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If you require accommodations during the application or recruitment process, please let us know.

CAMH est un hôpital universitaire et un institut de recherche pleinement affiliés à l'Université de Toronto. En tant qu'employé de CAMH, vous contribuerez à notre mission en soutenant l'enseignement, la recherche et les soins cliniques à travers l'hôpital.

CAMH est dédié à l'équité, à la diversité et à l'inclusion. Notre engagement est de favoriser un environnement de travail, d'enseignement et d'apprentissage qui soit inclusif, respectueux et exempt de discrimination ou de harcèlement.

CAMH encourage fortement les candidatures de candidats qui reflètent la diversité des communautés que nous servons, y compris les Premières Nations, les Métis et les Inuits; les communautés noires et autres communautés racialisées; les communautés LGBTQ2S+; les femmes; et les personnes en situation de handicap, y compris celles ayant une expérience vécue des défis en matière de santé mentale et d'usage de substances.

Nous accueillons les candidatures de toutes origines. Merci à tous ceux qui postulent ; cependant, seuls les candidats sélectionnés pour un entretien seront contactés. Si vous avez besoin d'aménagements pendant le processus de candidature ou de recrutement, veuillez nous en informer.

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Through its core values of Courage, Respect and Excellence, CAMH is implementing its Strategic Plan: Connected CAMH, to transform lives, ignite innovation and discovery, revolutionize education and drive social change. CAMH is more than a hospital, it is a cause. CAMH is on a mission to change the way society thinks about and responds to mental illness. They aim to eliminate prejudice and discrimination and shape a world where mental illness is central to our healthcare system – a world where Mental Health is Health.

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