Research Assistant

Women's College Hospital; Toronto; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Women's College Hospital seeks a Research Assistant for a 1-year temporary position in the dermatology research program. The role involves supporting clinical studies, conducting systematic reviews, and assisting in data management and manuscript submissions, while promoting safe best practices in healthcare.

Benefits

Competitive benefits

Excellent defined benefit pension plan (HOOPP)

Qualifications

• Some experience in a health research setting preferred.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Demonstrated record of good performance.

Responsibilities

• Assist in conducting systematic reviews and data collection.
• Support submission of manuscripts and document preparation.
• Manage research data and ensure accuracy.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Computer Competency

Education

Undergraduate degree in Epidemiology, Public Health or related field

Tools

REDCap

EndNote

Word

Excel

Powerpoint

Job description

Women's College Hospital (WCH) is an academic, ambulatory care hospital in Ontario with a focus on health for women, health equity and health system solutions. If you're ready to be part of a team that is revolutionizing the future of healthcare, then you will want to join an institution where the possibilities for innovation, new discovery and system thinking are limitless. Women's College Hospital is committed to equity, quality and patient safety as key professional values and essential components of daily practice.

Healthcare Revolutionized 2030 is our roadmap to the future. Our strategy is built on the pledge that the founders of our hospital made 140 years ago and reaffirms our commitment to providing equitable, accessible, best-in-class healthcare for everyone – meeting people where they are on their healthcare journey and partnering with them to reach their goals of living their healthiest lives possible. The stage has been set for Women’s to accelerate our priorities and capture the momentum to catapult our system forward to revolutionize healthcare for everyone.

Applicants must reside and be legally eligible to work in Ontario.

Type: Temporary Full Time

New

This is a 1-year Temporary Full Time role.

Description Of Research Project Or Team

The Research Assistant (RA) will function as an RA in the dermatology research program and will assist with several funded projects. The individual will work closely with and assist Dr. Aaron Drucker and study team members in research and program administrative tasks for multiple studies that mainly focus on the epidemiology and evidence-based management of skin diseases. Studies include both primary clinical data collection, systematic reviews and secondary analyses of population-based data.

Summary Of Duties, But Not Limited To

• Assists in conducting systematic reviews, including study screening, data abstraction and study quality/risk of bias assessment
• May assist with grant writing and submissions; prepare forms, budgets, appendices and other documents as required
• Communicate with Dr. Drucker and other study/project team members to provide updates on projects and provide support in research related administrative tasks
• Support submission of manuscripts to scientific journals – may involve creating tables, figures, proof reading, preparation of cover letter, coordinating documents to sign, electronic submission
• Work with research team on site to recruit participants and collect data in clinical research studies
• Some understanding of research design and research ethics
• Prepare and submit Research Ethics Board related documents
• Completes review of medical records to collect research data
• Document participant communication in research studies as set out in study protocol
• Completes data entry and quality control ensuring the accuracy and integrity of data collection; may investigate missing or invalid data and prepare data sets
• Help 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 summaries
• Prioritizes and monitors various study deadlines for their own work
• Provides other administrative support as required, including filing, photocopying, acquiring signatures and CV maintenance
• May assist team members with preparing materials for proposals, progress reports, presentations, and publications
• May assist in the analysis of qualitative and quantitative data and the interpretation of results
  
  

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/Skills

• Undergraduate degree in Epidemiology, Public health or a related field or one year of equivalent experience
• Some experience in a health research setting preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Excellent problem-solving 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
• Computer competency including familiarity with databases (e.g.,REDCap), EndNote, Word, Excel and Powerpoint
• 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
  
  

Why Choose Us?

• Be part of a dedicated team committed to excellence.
• Shape the future of healthcare in a supportive environment.
• Enjoy competitive benefits and an excellent defined benefit pension plan (HOOPP).
  
  

Women's College Hospital is a fully affiliated teaching hospital of the University of Toronto and is committed to fairness and equity in employment and our recruitment and selection practices. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, people with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, members of racialized groups, women and any others who may contribute to the further diversification of our Hospital community. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under our Access for People with Disabilities policy. Applicants need to make their requirements known in advance.